Slip-cast Workshop: Round Baubles

Description

Create your own medium marble slip-cast Christmas baubles, ideal for presents to loved ones or keep them for yourself! An experience to remember, learning a new skill and something to take away. This is a 1.5-hour class, creating your very own set of 3 medium marble slip-cast Christmas baubles. You will learn the art of marble slip-casting whilst learning basic slip-casting and fettling skills. When you leave, they will be fired once they are dry, glazed by me and a final firing before they are sent to you within 2-3 weeks OR you can collect the pieces from the studio. These are Adult classes for ages 18 and above.

What's included in the price?

What to Expect - Introduction to Slip-Casting: Learn the basics of slip-casting, which involves pouring liquid clay (slip) into moulds to create various shapes. - Marbling Techniques: Understand how to mix different coloured slips to achieve the marbled effect. - Mould Preparation: Get tips on preparing your moulds for slip-casting, ensuring they are clean and ready for use. - Pouring the Slip: Learn the correct method for pouring the marbled slip into moulds to achieve the best results. - Finishing Touches: Discover how to finish your pieces after they have been cast, including trimming, fettling, refining the marbled patterns, and preparing them for firing. - Firing Process: Gain insight into the firing process and how it affects the final look of your marbled ceramics. - Glazing: Bryony will finish these pieces with a transparent glaze, enhancing the marbled colours in the clay.

Cancellation policy

Easy - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Bryony Applegate

with Craft Courses since 2021

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