Final week of CLAY FOR AUSTRALIA

Over the last few weeks Vipoo Srivilasa has pulled together artists from around the world in support of a variety of charities in Australia to help fund raise for rebuilding efforts, wildlife care and all types of aid in this unprecedented time of need. There are many incredible pieces of art still up for grabs as well as the below listed auction opportunities. Definitely some once in a lifetime experiences up for grabs here. All you have to do is head over to the Clay for Australia Facebook page to find out more details about each auction experience and place your bids!

The auctions will close on Friday 31 January at 8.30pm, AEST (Melbourne time).

technical tuesday: How to make a silicone mold of a clay sculpture.

n this tutorial we explain the basics of silicone mold making over a clay sculpture. We molded a simple Chavant clay sculpt using PlatSil FS-20 silicone. Along the way, we explain some tips on configuration, bubble entrapment, and mold design. You can find all of the products on our site: Chavant Clay: https://www.brickintheyard.com/produc… 2500 Mold Release: https://www.brickintheyard.com/produc… Mold Tube: https://www.brickintheyard.com/produc… PlatSil FS-20: https://www.brickintheyard.com/produc… EasyFlo 60 Resin: https://www.brickintheyard.com/produc…

technical tuesday: Slip Displacement

Loved this simple but super helpful trick that master plaster mold maker and bone china queen Noriko Masuda posted on her Instagram feed yesturday. She ran out of casting slip part way through the cast so added the mug to displace the liquid. Seems so obvious but in my years slip casting I didn’t think of it!

Check out more of her work here.