Lately we’ve been slip casting Mugs almost every single day due to increased demand. (We slip cast a few of our other shapes including Teapots and Creamers, but the biggest demand is for our sturdy Mugs.) To form a Mug, Dark Brown slip (a liquid-like version of clay) is poured into a mold that’s based on a design thrown by Jono. Once the mugs reach the correct thickness, excess slip is dumped out and the mugs are left to dry in their molds until they’re hard enough to be popped out and trimmed.

Matschmaker uses Mold Star™ 30 to create master molds to create plaster molds for slip casting to create mugs. Plaster can make only one cast per day, creating a silicone master. Multiple molds can be made, increasing casting production! Click here to check out more from Matschmaker: https://www.instagram.com/matschmaker/ #smoothon #smoothonproducts #moldmaking #casting #howto #ceramics #slipcasting #mugmaking #ceramicartist #ceramicmolds | Smooth-On