GR Pottery Forms are wood drape molds ideal for making dinnerware and serving platters. They are cut and beveled fiberboard which make them durable and economical. Easy to use over and over again giving you a tool to create your personalized shallow objects. Jeff has used them for 10 years to create his production line and now is offering them to you. But remember they are wood. They will not last as long if they are left in a wet condition for over a 24 hour period. The timing of making them and removing the pieces from the slab is very similar to plaster. Ship really well and can be easily stored in a dry space. No release agent, cleaning or sealing necessary. Try the "Foot Maker" tool to smooth and shape slab feet or edges. 3" Square spacers are available separately and can be used to lift the molds off the surface of the table after draping the slab so modifications can be made to the edges. Take a look at the videos below (or check out all of the videos on the GR Pottery Form YouTube channel) to learn some tricks and tips on how to use the GR Pottery Form Molds.
This mold actually has a total size of 15 1/8" square, with the inner hump a 10" square. The top most flat peak is approximately 6 1/4" square with a depth of 5/8". You can trim the clay to the 10" square, or add a "lip" to your dish and trim at the 15 1/8" square.
The WA2 is the master part of this System. It houses all the RD2 Forms with a 2-pin Key system.
Includes:
(1) WA2
(1) WA2 Key - Includes 2 Pins
(1) WA Board
Fits most U.S. standard wheel heads with 10" bat pins.
*** WA2 can also house the standard round Forms and Rim Templates by removing the outside pin.
Each Wallie Casserole Form has a 90 degree straight edge, and 2" depth.
When using the Wallie Forms, you should remove the clay after forming, and should not let the clay become dry on the Forms.
Economy 12×14 are the perfect SlabMat size for rolling out small plates or may be used as a work surface in a classroom setting. SlabMat is the smooth alternative to canvas. The non-woven surface is ideal for working on clay. SlabMats can be used as a handbuilding mat, or run through a slab roller. Measure your slab roller to make sure this size fits.This is a 12-pack of 12×14 sheets. SlabMat can also be customized in your studio with a blade and straight edge, cut to your desired size. Here are tips to help you enjoy SlabMat that much more. When cutting clay directly on SlabMat, a wooden or dull metal fettling knife is recommended. Use care to limit the sharpness of the cutting tool and the pressure applied while cutting to avoid permanent damage to the mat. For the smoothest slabs, use a SlabMat on both sides of the clay slab, with the smooth side of SlabMat touching the clay. One long piece of SlabMat may be used for small clay slabs, folded over itself with the clay sandwiched in between. If the mat becomes creased, the crease will be permanent. SlabMat can be used in conjunction with other materials (like heavy weight paper or fabric) to add defined texture to one side of a clay slab while keeping the opposite side totally smooth. If you encounter problems with SlabMat slipping on a slick surface, a piece of rubber shelf liner can be used underneath for added grip. If clay is sticking to SlabMat, your clay may be too moist. This can be easily remedied with a light dusting of cornstarch on the mat. Cornstarch reduces sticking and will burn off in the firing. Do not store your clay on SlabMat after use. Unlike canvas, the SlabMat can be used to roll multiple slabs in one studio session before becoming too saturated and causing clay to stick. Prolonged wetness may cause the SlabMat to become wavy but it can be dried between two pieces of sheetrock (drywall) to re-flatten. SlabMat will absorb stains from your colored clays. We recommend a set of mats for each color or type of clay used in your studio (white, red, porcelain, etc.) If you can roll your clay on canvas, you can roll your clay on SlabMat!
2 pieces of 21 ounce duck canvas, 30" x 36" each Precision Cut to Exact Measurements Easily Replaced When Discolored or Worn Heavy Tightly Woven Design
SlabMat is the smooth alternative to canvas for rolling out slabs of clay. SlabMat is a proprietary non-woven material used instead of canvas for slab rollers, or rolling slabs with a rolling pin. Here are tips to help you enjoy SlabMat that much more. When cutting clay directly on SlabMat, a wooden or dull metal fettling knife is recommended. Use care to limit the sharpness of the cutting tool and the pressure applied while cutting to avoid permanent damage to the mat. For the smoothest slabs, use a SlabMat on both sides of the clay slab, with the smooth side of SlabMat touching the clay. One long piece of SlabMat may be used for small clay slabs, folded over itself with the clay sandwiched in between. If the mat becomes creased, the crease will be permanent. SlabMat can be used in conjunction with other materials (like heavy weight paper or fabric) to add defined texture to one side of a clay slab while keeping the opposite side totally smooth. If you encounter problems with SlabMat slipping on a slick surface, a piece of rubber shelf liner can be used underneath for added grip. If clay is sticking to SlabMat, your clay may be too moist. This can be easily remedied with a light dusting of cornstarch on the mat. Cornstarch reduces sticking and will burn off in the firing. Do not store your clay on SlabMat after use. Unlike canvas, the SlabMat can be used to roll multiple slabs in one studio session before becoming too saturated and causing clay to stick. Prolonged wetness may cause the SlabMat to become wavy but it can be dried between two pieces of sheetrock (drywall) to re-flatten. SlabMat will absorb stains from your colored clays. We recommend a set of mats for each color or type of clay used in your studio (white, red, porcelain, etc.) If you can roll your clay on canvas, you can roll your clay on SlabMat!
This mold actually has a total size of 10 1/4" square, with the inner hump an 8" square. The top most flat peak is approximately 4 5/8" square with a depth of 5/8". You can trim the clay to the 8" square, or add a "lip" to your dish and trim at the 10 1/4" square.
Removable discs allow for 4 different slab thickness options: 2 mm (1/16"), 6 mm (1/4") and 10 mm (7/16") disc sizes. Handles easily click on and off to adjust discs. Barrel made of solid Beechwood. Barrel width 12" Barrel diameter 2 1/2" Overall length including handles: 21" Plastic discs. Hand wash only
SET INCLUDES:(1) 4.5" Square Plaque(1) 4.5" x 6" Rectangle Plaque(1) 5" x 7" Oval Plaque(1) 5" x 10" Oval Plaque(1) 5" x 10" Rectangle PlaqueAll forms are measured in inches.
The first tool in the Seamless Form System, the Seamless Cover - Round 9.5 + 11, fits perfectly over the combination of GR Pottery Forms Circle 9.5” stacked on top of GR Pottery Forms Circle 11”. This combination is routinely used to make pie plates and other large round platters.
By placing the Seamless Cover - Round 9.5 + 11 over your stacked 9.5” + 11” round forms, you are provided a smooth surface that prevents the unsightly, and challenging to cure, lines, ridges and imperfections that appear in the clay as a result of the ‘seams’ between the stacked forms.
**forms not included with purchase**
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2 pieces of 21 ounce duck canvas, 24" x 36" each Precision Cut to Exact Measurements Easily Replaced When Discolored or Worn Heavy Tightly Woven Design
This deep plaster mold is perfect for making bowls, planters, vases, or whatever else you can imagine. Mold size is 5 1/2" wide by 7 3/16" long with a depth of 2 3/4".
This smooth plaster mold is great for creating egg-shaped dishes or whatever else you can imagine. Mold size is 4 13/16" wide by 7 1/2" long with a depth of 1 1/4".
This smooth cast plaster mold is great for creating shallow dishes. Mold is 7 1/2" wide by 10 3/4" long with a depth of 7/8". Simply drape clay slab over mold, let dry, then fire.
This smooth cast plaster drape mold is 4 1/2" wide by 9 3/8" long with a depth of 1 1/2". Great for creating small casserole dishes. Simply lay a slab of clay over the mold, let dry, then fire.
Made of smooth cast plaster this 5 5/16" wide by 7 1/4" high by 1 5/8" depth hump mold is perfect for making small dishes. Just roll out a slab of clay, lay over mold, and let your imagination be your guide as to what it can be!
This is the ultimate handbuilding tool. It is basically 3 tools in one. You get 3 different angles with which you can bevel your slabs for construction. Place the tool flat on the table up against your slab and draw it along the slab to cut a perfect angle for construction. you get 30, 60, or 45 degree cuts. The taut wire never snags or causes drag or deformation on your slab. You can quickly and easily tighten or replace the wire too!
This tool is very versatile! It is has a beveled wooden tool on one end and a faceting tool on the other! Wire tension is fully adjustable with knob on the side! Made of fine quality oiled hardwood, stainless steel wire and brass components.
24" Rolling pin: Rolling surface width is 16-3/4" and diameter is 3" 30" Rolling pin: Rolling surface width is 22-1/2" and diameter is 3" Rolling pin is solid hardwood - no bearings to get clogged by clay.
SlabMat is the smooth alternative to canvas for rolling out slabs of clay. SlabMat is a proprietary non-woven material used instead of canvas for slab rollers, or rolling slabs with a rolling pin. Here are tips to help you enjoy SlabMat that much more. When cutting clay directly on SlabMat, a wooden or dull metal fettling knife is recommended. Use care to limit the sharpness of the cutting tool and the pressure applied while cutting to avoid permanent damage to the mat. For the smoothest slabs, use a SlabMat on both sides of the clay slab, with the smooth side of SlabMat touching the clay. One long piece of SlabMat may be used for small clay slabs, folded over itself with the clay sandwiched in between. If the mat becomes creased, the crease will be permanent. SlabMat can be used in conjunction with other materials (like heavy weight paper or fabric) to add defined texture to one side of a clay slab while keeping the opposite side totally smooth. If you encounter problems with SlabMat slipping on a slick surface, a piece of rubber shelf liner can be used underneath for added grip. If clay is sticking to SlabMat, your clay may be too moist. This can be easily remedied with a light dusting of cornstarch on the mat. Cornstarch reduces sticking and will burn off in the firing. Do not store your clay on SlabMat after use. Unlike canvas, the SlabMat can be used to roll multiple slabs in one studio session before becoming too saturated and causing clay to stick. Prolonged wetness may cause the SlabMat to become wavy but it can be dried between two pieces of sheetrock (drywall) to re-flatten. SlabMat will absorb stains from your colored clays. We recommend a set of mats for each color or type of clay used in your studio (white, red, porcelain, etc.) If you can roll your clay on canvas, you can roll your clay on SlabMat!
Rim Template 2 pack includes:
1 - Salad plate template 10.75"
1 - Dinner Plate template 13.75"
Create a decorative rim with the 6.5" & 9.5 Rounds or 7" & 10" Slim Rounds
Jeff Rottman created a FB live video that showed how these are used. You can watch it a replay here.
These strips are made of kiln dried hardwood and are 23-1/2" long x 3/4" wide. There are 4 sets of 2 each at (1/8", 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" thickness). 8 strips total.
The Tool Kit includes 1 each of these 4 VERY useful tools when working with GR Pottery Forms Sue Tool The Sue Tool is a Compass turned into a measuring device, to score a line to develop a consistent lip outside of the body of the form. Works well with WA system and Oval shapes. Watch the video below to see a potter using the Sue Tool! Modeling Tool Kemper wood Clay Modeling tool. JA 20 Great for cleaning and joining a clay foot. Notched Rib This is a Mud Tools rib cut in half to use the center hole as an edge rounding/burnishing function. Haven't found a rounding tool that can last longer than the material that the Mud Tool ribs provide. Also works well to clean and detail unwanted clay from slab surfaces, especially corners. Foot Maker The Foot Maker is used to cut beveled stripes of clay to easily provide equal sized edges to efficiently construct a foot. Watch the video below for more info on using the Foot Maker
SlabMat is the smooth alternative to canvas for rolling out slabs of clay. SlabMat is a proprietary non-woven material used instead of canvas for slab rollers, or rolling slabs with a rolling pin. Here are tips to help you enjoy SlabMat that much more. When cutting clay directly on SlabMat, a wooden or dull metal fettling knife is recommended. Use care to limit the sharpness of the cutting tool and the pressure applied while cutting to avoid permanent damage to the mat. For the smoothest slabs, use a SlabMat on both sides of the clay slab, with the smooth side of SlabMat touching the clay. One long piece of SlabMat may be used for small clay slabs, folded over itself with the clay sandwiched in between. If the mat becomes creased, the crease will be permanent. SlabMat can be used in conjunction with other materials (like heavy weight paper or fabric) to add defined texture to one side of a clay slab while keeping the opposite side totally smooth. If you encounter problems with SlabMat slipping on a slick surface, a piece of rubber shelf liner can be used underneath for added grip. If clay is sticking to SlabMat, your clay may be too moist. This can be easily remedied with a light dusting of cornstarch on the mat. Cornstarch reduces sticking and will burn off in the firing. Do not store your clay on SlabMat after use. Unlike canvas, the SlabMat can be used to roll multiple slabs in one studio session before becoming too saturated and causing clay to stick. Prolonged wetness may cause the SlabMat to become wavy but it can be dried between two pieces of sheetrock (drywall) to re-flatten. SlabMat will absorb stains from your colored clays. We recommend a set of mats for each color or type of clay used in your studio (white, red, porcelain, etc.) If you can roll your clay on canvas, you can roll your clay on SlabMat!
