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Typical casting slip has a specific gravity of 1.8, that means it is a lot heavier than water. The deeper a mold the more outward pressure the slurry will exert. There is thus good reason to be certain that the mold halves are securely held together. If not, this will happen!
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Pour Spout
Plaster molds intended for slip casting have a spare at the top to act as a reservoir. This enables overfilling the mold to accommodate the dropping slurry level. 3D-printed spouts make a spare unnecessary. |
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Glossary |
Slip Casting
A method of forming ceramics. A deflocculated (low water content) slurry is poured into absorbent plaster molds. As it sits in the mold, usually 10+ minutes, a layer builds against the mold walls. When thick enough the mold is drained. |
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