Darran Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 Got some great tips and advice and tried some out. I've added some photos to the gallery to show what's working and was not. My glazing technique is still a bit rough but at this stage I'm grateful for all your help in fingind the process. From the advice I've been given so far am I right in thinking; -For super fine work, like the owl and fox I would be best using an oxide or making out of porcelain and using a very light wash? -for the thicker line work, like the green man or cat plate, use an underglaze and wash back. Then clear glaze over the top? I'm well aware of the limitations of my glazing skills so would like to offer some molds for others in the forum to try. Let me know if you want to try one, all I ask in return is you feedback on how things turn out. Once we get to perfect the technique the forum gets to name it. Thanks again for all you advice and words of encouragement Cheers Darran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denice Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 It looks like your well on your way, what temperature are you working at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Bridge Pottery Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 What is a laser cut sprig mould? You are getting some great impressions. I think you can split the decision into two areas, the application properties of the 'stuff' and the fired properties of the 'stuff'. You have a scale of oxide really. Pure oxide and water all the way to an underglaze (basically a glaze that doesn't melt, could call it a slip, maybe not enough clay for that) Each will have properties you may and may not like so try them both out. Why not try some mix of oxide, clay and flux to make your own underglaze. Also plenty of ways to remove the stuff from high spots so try them all too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlady Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 would love to have a mold made from my own drawing, is that possible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darran Posted July 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 Hello Old Lady As long as the drawing have clear outline it shouldn't be too difficult. Send me copy of a drawer and I will be more than happy to have a go. The more people I have tinkering with them the better. Thank you Darran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darran Posted July 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 What is a laser cut sprig mould? You are getting some great impressions. Hi Joel Thanks for the advice. What is a laser cut sprig mold? Good question. It's the closest thing I can find to describe the process. Like a sprig mold, pressing the clay into a mold to get a raised relief pattern. I looking to replicate the process but to make a whole picture at once. Similar to screen printing. This should allow people to transfer complex images onto clay quickly and cheaply. The laser cutting bit, well that's what's used to make the templates. Think of like a printer that burns away the image. Does that make sense? Wold it be worth while making a simple video from a potters perspective? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoGryphon Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 Yes please make a video, I love to see processes. Big fan of how it's made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preeta Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 Darran what is the material your sprig mold is made of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darran Posted July 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 Hi RoGryphon Should be able to have something up for the weekend I can't guarantee the quality but it might hepl explain the process better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darran Posted July 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 Hello Preeta That's the beauty of the technique you can etch it onto most things. But my findings so far; Acrylic - etches nicely and hard wearing but the clay sticks to it on larger molds or stamps. Best to use for smaller stamps or molds under 1inch Plaster board/ dry walling- etches really well and etches deeply as well,but very brittle, only good for a couple of uses. Beech wood- again, really good to etch and hard wearing but you can get a bit of wood grain on the raised part of the molds MDF medium density fibreboard - by far the best. Etches like wood, doesn't stick and a mold can be used about 50 time (although not tried it that many times yet). As for price. A 300mm x 300mm sheet ( enough to do 6 mug designs templates cost £3 for acrylic or less than £1 for MDF. As for getting them laser etched, most cities will have a maker space you can go and use one. A design around a mug would take 15 min to etch no matter now complex. Hope that helps Thaks Darran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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