Moulded in Clay: Mould Making & Slip Casting

Course Overview

Moulded in Clay is an intermediate ceramic course in Bangalore designed for artists who want to explore the world of ceramic reproduction, product development, and small-batch production.

This 10-session program focuses on single mould making, double mould making, and slip casting - three essential techniques used by ceramic artists and studios to create consistent forms while maintaining handmade quality.

If you have explored handbuilding or wheel throwing and want to understand how ceramic products, tableware, sculptures, and design objects can be recreated with precision, this course is for you.

From creating your first plaster mould to casting your own ceramic forms, each session takes you through the complete journey from idea → mould → clay body → finished ceramic piece.

What You’ll Learn

Single Mould Making

Learn the foundation of plaster mould making and understand how simple forms can be reproduced.

• Understanding mould-making concepts
• Choosing the right form for single moulds
• Preparing a master model
• Understanding undercuts and form limitations
• Plaster preparation and mixing ratio
• Creating mould walls and setup
• Pouring plaster correctly
• Removing air bubbles
• Drying, cleaning, and maintaining moulds

Double Mould Making

Explore two-part mould making for creating more detailed and complex ceramic forms.

• Understanding when to use double moulds
• Planning mould separation lines
• Creating registration keys
• Preparing the first mould section
• Applying release methods
• Creating the second mould section
• Opening and finishing moulds
• Understanding alignment and mould care

Slip Casting

Discover how liquid clay transforms into ceramic objects through the casting process.

• Introduction to casting slip
• Preparing moulds before casting
• Understanding slip consistency
• Pouring techniques
• Controlling wall thickness
• Casting time management
• Draining excess slip
• Safe removal of cast forms
• Cleaning, refining, and finishing cast pieces

Production & Finishing

Understand the professional workflow behind ceramic production.

• Creating multiple pieces from one mould
• Maintaining consistency in forms
• Fixing common casting problems
• Understanding drying and shrinkage
• Preparing pieces for firing
• Basic production planning for ceramic collections

What You Create

During this course, students will complete:

• 1 Single-Piece Plaster Mould
• 1 Double-Piece Plaster Mould
• 2–3 Slip Cast Ceramic Pieces
• Finished Ceramic Work
• Understanding of Ceramic Production Workflow

Course Highlights

• 10 guided sessions with ceramic instructors
• Learn both single & double mould techniques
• Hands-on slip casting experience
• Small batch size for personalised guidance
• Professional studio tools and equipment access
• Materials included

Fee & Registration

• Course Fee: Rs.17,000
• Location: The Janbo Pottery Studio, Sarjapur Road - Bangalore
• Total Duration: 10 Sessions (Flexible schedule)