Cookie Snowman Tabtab Plaster Mold
A plaster mold designed for producing snowman and cookie figures.
It can be used both for press-molding applications with vacuum-deaired clay
using the Tabtab method and for ceramic production with liquid casting slip.
It is especially suitable for Christmas-themed decorative projects,
hobby applications, and ceramic studios.
Plaster Mold Dimensions
28 × 20 × 6 cm
Finished Product Dimensions
10 × 8 cm
Mold Weight
... kg
Number of Mold Pieces
... Pieces
Dimension Information:
The finished product dimensions are measured from the ceramic bisque piece.
Final product dimensions may vary depending on the shrinkage rate of the clay
and the firing temperature.
Tabtab (Vacuum-Deaired Clay) Application
Vacuum-deaired clay is applied by pressing it onto the mold surface by hand.
After removing the excess clay, the model can be released from the mold
within approximately 1 minute.
This method is particularly suitable for fast and practical production.
Compatible Clays
The mold can be used with earthenware, ceramic, stoneware, and porcelain casting slips.
The wall thickness of the product and casting time may vary depending on
the characteristics of the clay used.
A fuller wall thickness is generally preferred when working with ceramic
and earthenware casting slips. Stoneware and porcelain casting slips,
when used with suitable formulations and casting conditions, allow for
thinner forms. With suitable porcelain bodies in particular, very thin
castings with light-transmitting translucency can be achieved.
Warning:
Not suitable for stone powder, plaster, concrete, resin, or other
non-ceramic casting materials.
Usage and Drying
- Casting slip should be poured into the mold in a controlled manner.
- Once sufficient wall thickness has formed, the excess casting slip should be drained from the mold.
- Depending on ventilation and drying conditions, an average of 4–6 castings can be made per day.
- The mold should be allowed to dry sufficiently between castings.
Wet Mold Warning:
Depending on production intensity, the mold may occasionally be shipped
while still damp or wet. In this case, it should be left to
air-dry naturally for 1–2 days in a well-ventilated area
before use.
Minor deformation may occur on the outer surface, edges, or corners of
the mold during transportation. The mold can still be used as long as
there is no damage to the internal casting surface that would affect
the finished product or interfere with the casting process.
Mold Lifespan:
Approximately 300 uses on average. This may vary depending on the clay used,
application method, frequency of use, drying conditions, and handling.