Post #37205 by Saint-Thomas on Tue, Jun 3, 2003 8:54 PM

HEy Monkey,
Yes I am self taught. I actually read a chapter in a book about it once while drinking coffee at Borders, so I had kind of a head start. That book is called "Big Book of Ceramics" by Joaquim Chavarria.

HE also writes other books including a couple dealing with moldmaking and slip casting. One book I've heard about is called "Moldmaking for Ceramics" by Donald Firth. I've not read it, however.

You could also get some help online at http://www.potters.org/category180.htm
I have learned most of this stuff by reading.
I wish I could help out more with book titles, but I simply haven't read any of the books specifically addressing moldmaking. I thought I had more titles than that available, but I can't find that list.

Potters.org is a very valuable resource and should help you (I was a potter before I discovered slip casting, so I had no problem catching on)
Good luck and feel free to email with questions. (this offer is for anyone on board)