Widely used for both functional pottery and art pieces, slip casting involves pouring a liquid clay mixtureâ€known as slipâ€into a porous mold. Capillary action draws out the water, leaving behind a … Teacher instructions ceramic processing:

Students will learn the fundamentals of slip casting and be able to think critically about why slip casting is used. Pottery slip casting techniques employ a plaster block or flask mould. The plaster mould draws water from the poured slip to compact and form the casting at the mould surface.