51. 5 Different Types of Mould Used in Pottery

Written By Katherine Tomlinson

Oxford Clay Podcast

Episode 51: 5 Different Types of Mould Used in Pottery

Using moulds in pottery is amazing! Moulds allow Potters to make the same shape consistently over and over again, create sets of pots, and save time and energy in their making process.

Moulds can be used to make the main body of the pot or for creating decoration.

In this episode, I talk about the 5 types of moulds available to Potters and how each one is used:

  1. Press mould

  2. Hump mould

  3. Slip casting mould

  4. Sprig mould (plaster of Paris)

  5. Sprig mould (silicone)

Katherine Tomlinson

A Potter for over 25 years, Katherine is passionate about eco-conscious pottery materials and practices. She has created books and courses to help other Potters find the information they need. Listen to the Oxford Clay podcast for more pottery tips. You can contact Katherine here.

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