Designing a Ceramic Collection: The Slip Casting Technique
A course by Avi Ben Shoshan , Product Designer
Make your own ceramic collection by creating simple yet adaptable molds for unique shapes using slip casting, coloring techniques, and design thinking
Make your own ceramic collection by creating simple yet adaptable molds for unique shapes using slip casting, coloring techniques, and design thinking
Slip casting is one of the most popular techniques for commercial ceramics. It uses plaster molds to shape delicate and consistent pieces, and it’s an essential part of Avi Ben Shoshan’s creative process. He is a product designer and the creative director of his own studio where he teaches, makes ceramics, and collaborates with creatives in fashion, jewelry, food, and beyond.
In this online course, Avi teaches you how to design and produce a collection of homeware items using a mold based on an everyday, ready-made object. Develop your own design language and use it to create unique ceramics from scratch. Let the versatility of clay surprise you.
What will you learn in this online course?
18 lessons & 33 downloads
- 96% positive reviews (26)
- 2,402 students
- 18 lessons (3h 40m)
- 33 additional resources (13 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Develop your own collection of ceramic products using the slip casting technique featuring a mug, a milk pour, and a vase.
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone interested in exploring design thinking and learning how to create their own ceramics.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is required.
In terms of materials, you will need access to a kiln as well as casting clay, masking tape, a ceramic knife, clay powder, and other materials specified by the teacher in the course.
Reviews
A course by Avi Ben Shoshan
Avi Ben Shoshan is a product designer based in Tel Aviv and the creative director of his ceramics studio ABS Objects. In 2017 he graduated from the industrial design program at Shenkar College and was awarded a Studio First scholarship at the Binyamin Center, which defined his career as a product designer specializing in ceramics.
A year later, Avi started his own studio where he teaches, makes ceramics, and collaborates with creatives in fashion, jewelry, food, and beyond. He showcases his work in exhibitions and galleries and sells his products both in Tel Aviv and in shops around the world. He also shares his work with over 19K followers on Instagram.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Preparation and Design Concept
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Tools and Materials
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Design Language: Finding a Concept
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Inspirational Mood Board
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The Sketching Process
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U3
Making Ceramic Objects
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Creating the Mold 1
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Creating the Mold 2
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Preparing the Clay
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Clay Casting and Painting Techniques 1
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Clay Casting and Painting Techniques 2
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Creating the Collection 1
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Creating the Collection 2
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Creating the Collection 3
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Other Techniques
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U4
The Drying and Glazing Process
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Drying the Clay
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Glazing the Pieces
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Presenting the Collection
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FP
Final project
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Designing a Ceramic Collection: The Slip Casting Technique
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rahy_kety
супер курс. спасибо
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kellininaperkins
PlusThis was such a comprehensive and inspiring course! I immediately have several new ideas and can't wait to begin. The step-by-step was perfection. I already have experience with slipcasting and it was a beautiful walk-through of all the components. The design ideas will really help me going forward. Thank you!
mastersecundariamcm
Me está ayudando mucho en mis creaciones. Ver todo el proceso de creación es muy interesante.
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anamarion01
J'ai adoré ce cours. L'enseignement est précis, en tenant compte de chaque étape du processus...j'ai hâte de commencer. Merci
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raquelina
es perfecto y me estab ayudando mucho
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