Oval Drape Mold

Oval Drape Mold

Knowing how to make your own molds is a valuable pottery skill. In this class you will learn how to make an oval bisque mold. These molds can be used as a drape mold for many forms including those which you join to make hollow forms like in our composite vase class
Materials:
2-3 lbs of clay depending on how large you want to make your mold
Dolan 220s clay knife
Yellow and red mud tool ribs or your favorite ribs
Trimming tools for hollowing out
Sponge
Bucket of water

Oval Drape Mold