Maui Tiki Ceramics - by TikiRob - Other Crafts

M MauiTiki Member A rock in the middle of the Ocean Joined: Jan 20, 2003 Posts: 716	M MauiTiki Posted posted on Mon, Mar 28, 2016 1:34 PM Yes, MadDogMike I'm thinking the way to go is leather hard regular clay like TikiDan has shared above. I believe that this is what MunkTiki uses and is what I did for several of my mugs. I have tried bisque fired clay but as you said it can be really difficult to get out of the mold. I like the Monster clay, but it's just too soft when warm. I mess up the master just removing it from the mold. I guess the regular clay master is lost as well during the mold making process. (that's why I have been looking for another solution). Wax scares me a little because the oils can get into the plaster making is less absorbent. Even the monster clay seems to emit oils that have caused problems with my molds. I'm thinking I may need to spray them with crystal clear or similar before starting the mold. Any suggestions are appreciated! Aloha, TikiRob

Yes, MadDogMike I'm thinking the way to go is leather hard regular clay like TikiDan has shared above. I believe that this is what MunkTiki uses and is what I did for several of my mugs. I have tried bisque fired clay but as you said it can be really difficult to get out of the mold. I like the Monster clay, but it's just too soft when warm. I mess up the master just removing it from the mold. I guess the regular clay master is lost as well during the mold making process. (that's why I have been looking for another solution). Wax scares me a little because the oils can get into the plaster making is less absorbent. Even the monster clay seems to emit oils that have caused problems with my molds. I'm thinking I may need to spray them with crystal clear or similar before starting the mold.

Any suggestions are appreciated!

Aloha, TikiRob

Post #761602 by MauiTiki on Mon, Mar 28, 2016 1:34 PM