Plaster mold

We were asked to make a plaster mold for hand building and to make from it two versions  of an object -a mass product and a unique piece. I made two molds, a simple rectangle plate and bowl with a brim that is difficult to do by throwing.

These were the first mass production, low cost, redclay  products.

Then I understud how to use the molds and how to build by hand better.  The more unique version came plenty with different illustrations and glazes.

 

For the unique version of the bowl I made a cat and started to develop it and the working techniques.

After lots of trial and error I managed to make some that passed my quality tests. :)