Creation of Molds for Ceramic Reproduction
A course by Xènia Bas , Ceramist
Learn the techniques of mold making with plaster and reproduce unique and inspiring objects
Learn the techniques of mold making with plaster and reproduce unique and inspiring objects
A mold offers a world of possibilities for reproducing ceramics, not only in terms of output, but also artistic experimentation. No one knows this better than ceramist and nature lover Xènia Bas, whose passion for working with her hands led to open her own ceramics studio: Bas. While she loves crafting original pieces from scratch, mold making gives her the ability to masterfully reproduce the simplicity of an object from nature.
In this course, Xènia teaches you how to reproduce a ceramic object, whether it's your own design or merely an object that inspires you. Discover the ins and outs of working with plaster and the secrets to making a reliable mold you can use over and over again. Learn to see the world through the lens of volume to transform any object into a ceramic piece.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 30 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (608)
- 19,124 students
- 15 lessons (1h 19m)
- 30 additional resources (9 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create a plaster mold to reproduce a ceramic object; you can use it to make as many copies as you'd like and experiment with different finishes and creative techniques.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Designers, artisans, illustrators, and anyone with a creative mind who wants to learn the mold-making technique to easily transform their ideas into ceramics.
Requirements and materials
The material list for this course includes a framing square and a ruler, a pencil, a plaster rasp, sculpting tools, a pitcher for measuring water, a soft bucket (made of silicone or a similar material) for mixing plaster, a normal bucket for washing your hands (two five-liter bottles cut in half works fine), wooden boards for the casing (approximately 35x17x1 cm), a cutting knife, a spreading knife or a teaspoon, a sponge, a towel, a face mask for dust, white clay, plaster, liquid soap or a release agent, and, most importantly, the object you want to reproduce.
Reviews
Xènia Bas is a ceramic artist and the founder of Bas, a ceramics workshop in Barcelona. Growing up in a family of artisans largely influenced her career path, starting with her decision to study at the school of Artes y Oficios where she specialized in jewelry making.
In 2013, she founded Bas alongside her husband, a brand devoted to high-quality artisanal objects centered around designer, ceramic flowerpots with a contemporary style. In 2016, she received the award for best artisan brand in Catalonia. Xènia's work is currently divided into three branches that complement one another: flowerpot design, projects for interior designers, restorers, illustrators, and other designers, and teaching about ceramics—specifically, how to build reusable molds.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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What will we do in the course
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U2
Previous considerations / What to know
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Tools and materials
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Design for ceramics
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Educate the look
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U3
Making a two-part cast ceramic mold
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Realization of the bed
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First part of the mold
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Second part of the mold
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Open and finish the mold
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U4
Ceramic Reproduction
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Clay Preparation
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Performing a laundry
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Interventions in the piece
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U5
Use and storage
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Mold care
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Creative mold utilities
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FP
Final project
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Creation of Molds for Ceramic Reproduction
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moseth98
Muy bueno
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titusjumbe
Informative; Exciting and Motivative!! Looking forward to make my own molds!
Thank you Xenia Bas
yarssan
muito bom
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pabloberraquerogarcia
Muy bien explicado. Recomendable 100%
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deavablanchemaliem
PlusCours très bien expliqué. Un vrai plaisir qui donne envie de se lancer. Merci.
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