Ray Bright Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 I'm building 60 plaster molds, so I foresee a moment when I'll need a lot of slip to fill them. I'd like to save money, so I'm looking into dry mixes (I am able to measure etc. - please don't warn me about difficulties and my potential incompetence) Is there enough money to be saved mixing up a 50gal batch of slip vs. simply buying it ready to go. I'm not eager to invest in this hassle just to save a few bucks. Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcia Selsor Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 I made about 30 gallons a long time ago. I followed kenny's directions from the "Complete Book of Potterymaking" It required 10 days and stirring for every day with a drill and jiffy mixer. It worked beautifully. Not hard to do, just time consuming. I also built a table for pouring that had a hinged section. I strapped the huge molds to this section and was able to pour the excess slip out of the molds without killing my back. Look up Kenny's book or google the process. Marcia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Dry mixing slip will save you $ If you plan on doing slip for awhile buy a small slip mixer with pump to fill molds. This will save you lots of time and $. A slip mixer does a great job but a drill will work. Slip need to be mixed for long periods of time for best results. You will need Darvan 7 to add to slip to defoculate as well.A good book on slip making will help. Good luck. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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