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Mold internal dimensions:
Diameter: 125 mm (4.92 inches)
Height: 115 mm (4.52 inches)
Material: Special Hard plaster for ceramic slip casting (in house our own recipe)
Water absorption: Very high 43%
Measurement tolerances: 1%
❤ Dimensions written in the description -
The dimensions written above refer to the internal dimensions of the mold. The stated dimensions show the widest part of the mold and the highest part of the mold. You must take into account the percentage of shrinkage of your raw material from which you will manufacture the product. It is impossible for us to predict all possible variables that affect the final dimensions of the product, such as; Your type of raw material (clay or porcelain), type of clay or porcelain, percentage of shrinkage of clay or porcelain, specific gravity of your raw material, wall thickness, firing temperature, firing length...and other unpredictable parameters. The stated dimensions are the initial dimensions of the mold and they are constant and from which you can start your own calculation. We are not responsible if the finished product is outside the dimensions you expected. You are not entitled to a refund if you refer to the above!
❤ Official language for communication -
The official language we use for communication is English. English is not our native language that we use every day. We use a translator for communication purposes. If there are errors in communication or you did not understand us well, it is most likely a translation error. If you write to us in a language other than English, translation errors can be significant. Please repeat the question in a different form if you are not sure that we have understood you well. Thank you for understanding.
❤ How to use Moldify molds -
If you are a beginner or researching what you would like to do, here we have compiled a small guide for you if you want to try!
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Step 1: Prep your mold and slip. Clean the mold, preferably with compressed air, if you don't have it, use a damp sponge. Never use hard or sharp objects for cleaning. Line up the two pieces of your mold and secure it using rubber bands.
Step 2: Measure the density of your slip, with one of the techniques for measuring specific gravity. Prepare your slip by mixing it for 3-5 minutes. Place your mold on flat and leveled surface fill your mold with slip, slowly pour your slip into the opening of your mold until it reaches the top. Depending on the desired clay wall thickness, leave the mold to rest on a Flat surface between 15 and 60 minutes (the time is variable and depends on many factors)
Step 3: Remove excess slip by taking the mold in your hands and gently shaking it for 1-2 minutes, making sure that the clay inside does not leak out. After you have agitated the clay, turn the mold over and shake the clay out of the mold. After you have shaken the clay well, leave the mold upside down to drain, it is preferable to set the mold at an angle of 45 degrees. leave the mold and clay to dry for 60-120 minutes. After that, turn the mold over, trim the excess clay from the mold. Leave it to dry as you wish, if the mold is simpler you can try to open it immediately.
Step 4: Gently and carefully release your casting from the mold, knowing that the clay is still in a leather hard state. The clay is very sensitive at this stage, handle with care.
Step 5: Finish your piece! Treat your clay casting with a damp sponge or if you prefer dry sanding, maybe use a sharp knife to gently remove any visible joins. Be careful, sharp objects can injure you and damage your casting. Some people use old credit cards to remove visible seams.
❤ What is the quality of the molds from the Moldify -
All molds from Moldify are made of special hard plaster. They are made by hand, professionally and of the highest quality. All surfaces are smooth, and after opening the mold, minimal additional work is required on the product.
❤ How we make our molds -
Our molds are made by hand, the plaster is first weighed by hand, mixed by hand to get the ideal consistency of the plaster mixture, when the plaster is well mixed, the plaster is poured into the mother mold.
❤ What are the advantages of molds from Moldify -
The molds are designed to be lightweight and have an ergonomic shape, which is why they are easy to use, and handling them is a real pleasure. They are lightweight, so it is cheaper to send several pieces.
❤ Order cancellation -
Cancellation of the order is possible only within the time until we have packed and shipped the package. If you cancel your order, and we have packed your package, but have not shipped it yet, you agree that we will charge you 5 euros for the cost of packaging and the handling procedure during packaging. Canceling an order within the first hour of purchase is free. As we process orders very quickly, and ship packages very often on the same day, please understand that we will transfer all the costs we have, in the event of cancellation, to you. In the case of one of the above, we will make a refund to your account within 24 hours.
❤ How we pack and ship our molds -
When we pack our molds, it is our priority that your order reaches you safely and undamaged. That's why we designed and created special protective packaging. Our packaging and protection of your mold is excellent, if you buy from us you can relax, your package will surely reach its destination without damage. If it still happens that the package arrived damaged, feel free to contact us, we will see how to resolve the dispute.
❤ May I suggest a shape for the mold -
Yes, you can suggest a shape, we will consider the suggestion, if we like the shape and it doesn't conflict with other projects that are in process with us, we will make a mold. The shape must not be higher than 110 mm and wider than 100 mm. All forms are allowed. Simply send us a message, put a sketch or photo in it.
❤ How do we pack our molds -
We pack our molds very carefully and thoroughly. Each mold is packed individually, wrapped in a 12 mm thick sponge film, then placed in a 30 mm thick styrofoam box, then all of this is placed in a hard cardboard box. All this for a safe and happy journey to your creative hands! Through your photos, we closely monitor what happens to the packages and what condition they arrive in.
❤ How we ship our products -
We ship our products every working day, from Monday to Friday. Our courier does not ship packages on weekends. For some countries, shipping is also possible on Saturdays. Processing time is usually the same or the next day, it depends on the time when you placed your order. All our products are shipped with a tracking number.
❤ Do we combine your orders -
Yes, since Etsy does not offer the option to enter shipping costs for more than two items, we combine your orders into a minimum number of packages. Price categories are up to 2 kg, up to 5 kg, up to 10 kg, up to 15 kg. If there is an excess of money remaining from the actual shipping cost, we will make a refund to your account. The usual time for a money refund is up to 2 working days or if you are located in the countries of the European Union, then the refund deadline is the beginning of the next month from your purchase. The reason for this is that we only know the exact cost of your shipping when we receive the invoice for the specified month in which the order was placed.
❤ Combining orders and max weight -
The maximum number of packages in one shipment can be 4. If you order up to 8 molds, you will receive 2 packages, if you order up to 12 molds, you will receive 3 packages, and so on... The maximum weight per package is 15 kilograms. In extreme situations, if you have bought 5 or 6 molds, there is a possibility of joint packaging in one package with a monetary fee as compensation for additional packaging. If one or more molds are damaged during transport, we will not be held responsible in this case.
❤ How long does it take for the shipment to reach me -
We ship the package no later than 24 hours after receiving the order. The usual time for package delivery is 24 hours and up to 15 working days, it depends on your location. Other factors that affect the delivery time are; Customs procedures, diligence and expediency of your local courier, bad weather, road condition, traffic jam, place of residence, small or large settlement and distance from a large place, seasonal crowd, current crowd and large number of packages from your local courier. We do not take responsibility for the mentioned factors because we have no influence on them. If you see that your shipment is stuck on one of the above factors, it is best and fastest way to contact your local courier.
❤ Customs clearance of the shipment -
If you live outside the European Union, your shipment is most likely subject to customs clearance.
Customs treatment, processing shipments or holding shipments at the customs department of each country is different. Some countries process shipments through the customs terminal faster than others. If or in the case of a delayed shipment, the shipment stops at the customs terminal without reason, and, or the delivery is delayed due to this, it is considered that it is not our fault, nor can we be held responsible. Thank you for understanding. In the case of any of the above, it is best to contact your local customs office with the package tracking number, in most cases the process will be expedited. Each country has different rules and we cannot be held responsible.
❤ Incorrect or incomplete data for shipment delivery -
The data you entered in the Etsy profile as data for delivery, and we consider it your name and surname, address and other entered data, We use only for addressing your shipment. We copy your data using the copy/paste method when transferring from Etsy to the program for creating labels for the shipment. When using the copy/past method, there is no possibility of error, partial transfer or wrong transfer of data. If you have entered wrong, partially wrong or incomplete delivery data, We will copy and transfer them in their entirety and We will not be held responsible if the shipment is not successfully delivered/delivered due to the above reasons.
❤ Shipment tracking number -
All our shipments have their own unique tracking number. In this way, the shipment is easily tracked.
❤ Lost shipment and how we deal with it -
In some special circumstances and very, very rarely...a shipment can get lost. Some shipments can be badly delayed but will arrive eventually. I provide refunds for lost orders only after a 120-day waiting period. Going through the international postage and customs system takes time and the smallest of errors can cause long delays.
If you've come this far, it means you've read everything, thank you for that. If there is a question to which you did not find the answer, feel free to contact us.
USEFUL LINKS:
Slip Casting Ceramics With These 5 Easy Steps
https://www.thecrucible.org/slip-casting-in-five-steps/
What Even Is Slipcasting
https://www.eastfork.com/journal/what-even-is-slipcasting
Slip Casting and Finishing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=um33YvFjROA
