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Writing on a mold?
I want to have small writing on my mold so that the resultant peice will have little lettering on it. I can do caligraphy, and I can do it small. I can probably even do it backward. But I can't do all those things while scratching it out of plaster. I need something that I can maybe put on with a pen or a small brush that will stick to the plaster mold, which won't come off in the slip, and which will make little raised lettering. I don't think plaster will work, because I really want a fine stroke. My letters have to be about typewriter size. Any suggestions? TIA. |
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First, I want to qualify what I say by stating that I do not
work with clay molds. I own them, but haven't used them yet. That said: Is it possible to create a mold of the words or letters you want to use by engraving into clay... backwards, upside down, whatever. You can even stamp letters. Bisque that, then use the bisque to create a plaster mold section for the letters/words? Should be fairly simple to cut out or engrave into a small section of the mold to allow you to stick that smaller word/letter mold into the larger mold wall. If you make the base the same size, such as square or rectangular, by using a removeable adhesive like silicone, you can even create many molds with different letters, and insert whichever you require at the time. The same technique is used for plastic injection molding, to change the manufacturer's name and data, without having to create a whole new (very) expensive stainless steel mold. Hope that helps, Wayne Seidl "Sam" wrote in message m... I want to have small writing on my mold so that the resultant peice will have little lettering on it. I can do caligraphy, and I can do it small. I can probably even do it backward. But I can't do all those things while scratching it out of plaster. I need something that I can maybe put on with a pen or a small brush that will stick to the plaster mold, which won't come off in the slip, and which will make little raised lettering. I don't think plaster will work, because I really want a fine stroke. My letters have to be about typewriter size. Any suggestions? TIA. |
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Sam wrote:
I want to have small writing on my mold so that the resultant peice will have little lettering on it. Easy as "Good morning" Write your letters on a tick paper sheet (I mean at last half inch tick) Cut it out, make a slab ticker than the paper and press the letters in it using a roller. When the letters are in the clay, carefully remove them (without damaging the inprint) and pour chalk in it. You'll have chalk letters that you can simply glue to the mold (if the mold is not out from chalk) or incorporate with some more chalk ( if the mold is made from the same material) Have fun Capricorn -- "Those are nice moments M'lady..." "Delightful indeed!" |
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"wayneinkeywest" wrote : Is it possible to create a mold of the words or letters you want to use Good idea but since each of my molds are one of a kind hand carved in blank plaster, that wouldn't really be workable. I wish it were. Thanks. |
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"Sam" wrote in message om...
I want to have small writing on my mold so that the resultant peice will have little lettering on it. Any suggestions? TIA. WOW! not sure how you would do that, have only seen tiny details on expensive moulds made by masters. When i wanted to have my name raised on pieces, i made two impress moulds one positive and one from that a negative, and had a fancy oval frame around it. and attached a "handle" to it. from this i cut out a cameo (cos thats what it looked like and it was just like cutting out biscuits or scones--really simple)and using slip i stuck it onto the pieces and it looked quite classy. the cameo mould was about the size of the caps/lock button on the p.c. I also made one about half that size. good luck, i hope you manage to do it the way you want. |
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Check out the press mold system of Giorgini (Lark Ceramics Series) in
"Handmade Tiles". He has a different method of creating the model from which to create his molds. I've used it successfully and I'm the original novice. It's possible that you could adapt your needs by looking at the creation of your molds differently. Kathy "Sam" wrote in message . com... "wayneinkeywest" wrote : Is it possible to create a mold of the words or letters you want to use Good idea but since each of my molds are one of a kind hand carved in blank plaster, that wouldn't really be workable. I wish it were. Thanks. |
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