Essential Guide to Mold Making & Slip Casting

Essential Guide to Mold Making & Slip Casting is the definitive technical resource for potters seeking to master reproduction casting. This newly revised, full-color edition of Andrew Martin's acclaimed work provides unparalleled how-to instruction with hundreds of detailed photographs documenting every step of the mold-making process. The book opens with a comprehensive introduction to essential materials and tools, then presents Martin's proven template method for creating accurate clay prototypes. Progressive projects guide you from straightforward one-piece molds for tiles, bowls, and platters to sophisticated multi-piece molds for complex sculptural forms. Beyond step-by-step techniques, the volume includes profiles of master artists, practical troubleshooting strategies, and insider tips refined through decades of studio practice. Whether you're beginning slip-casting or refining advanced methods, this richly illustrated guide delivers the technical depth and visual clarity needed to produce consistent, high-quality multiples.