Slump Molds

Video SSSM1: Slump Mold Bowl (Part 1)

Use of bowl as slump mold

Molding and shaping slabs

Handling a slab

Tool use: newspaper, stamps, roulettes

Time: 14:49

Video SSSM2: Slump Mold Bowl Rims (Part 2)

• Removing your form

• Trimming a wavy rim

• Rim detail for dinnerware

• Rounding the rim

Time: 13:20

Video SSSM2 Slump Mold Bowl Slab Foot (Part 3)

• "Slab form slab foot"

• Slab foot sizing (diameter and radius ratio)

• Joining slab with a 45 degree beveled cut 

Time: 22:16

Video SSSM3: Slump Mold Tray Using Meat or Poultry Styrofoam tray

• Use of tray as slump mold

• stages of clay

• Use of plastic wrap or produce bag 

Time: 13:27

Video SSSM4: Slump Mold Tray Foot Design 

• Slab form; slab foot

• Principles of design

• Engineering: preventing warping with foot design and placement

Time: 9.54

Bowls Too Difficult? 

See the following article on how to use the thick cardboard paper plates as slump molds to make soft slab plates.