Sector-specific

Reproduction of Handcrafted Ceramic Pieces Using Moulds

Art and Crafts

120 hours

Introduction

Within the vast field of the arts and crafts, the reproduction of moulds and ceramic pieces 'artesanales' is a field which is of great importance in the professional field of handcrafted glass and ceramics. This course focuses on providing participants with the essential knowledge required to produce moulds for the purpose of replicating ceramic pieces from in an authentic, traditional way.

Mould replication is a a crucial technique that enables craftspeople to create faithful replicas of original pieces, which is valuable both from a with a view to preserving traditional craftsmanship as well as to meet the market demand for unique ceramic products.

Objectives

Apply mould preparation procedures for the reproduction of handcrafted ceramic pieces using manual moulding of plastic clay, in accordance with the following criteria: quality and safety, and in accordance with the specifications provided.
Apply procedures for the reproduction of parts handcrafted ceramics by using plastic, in accordance with the criteria of quality and safety, in accordance with the specifications provided.
Apply mould conditioning processes for the reproduction of handcrafted ceramic pieces made using the slip-casting technique.
Apply finishing procedures to handcrafted ceramic pieces produced using moulds, ensuring quality standards of the finished pieces.
Apply drying procedures for handcrafted ceramic pieces, ensuring the quality of the finished pieces whilst complying with the standards set out in health and safety at work and environmental safety.

TEACHING UNIT 1. PREPARING MOULDS FOR THE REPRODUCTION OF HANDCRAFTED CERAMIC PIECES USING PLASTIC CLAY MOULDING
Description of moulds
- Mould composition
* Mould components
* Mould components: master box, fastenings (rubber bands and straps)
Release agents for use with plastic compounds
- General features
- Types and uses
Preparing moulds for the production of handcrafted ceramic pieces
- Materials and tools
- Mould supply and preparation operations
- Warehousing Operations
TEACHING UNIT 2. DESCRIPTION AND PREPARATION OF CERAMIC SLIBS
General concepts:
- Features
- Classification and use
Properties:
- Plasticity
- Humidity level
- Colouring
Processing of ceramic slips in a plastic state for the reproduction of handcrafted ceramic pieces
- Moistening and kneading procedures
- Extruded
- Leaching and filter press processes.
Waste: treatment and hazardousness
TEACHING UNIT 3. REPRODUCING HANDCRAFTED CERAMIC PIECES USING MODELLING CLAY
Making the plates:
- Kneading the dough
- Straightening
- Cutting the sheet
Shaping the pieces
- Moulding the sheets onto the mould components
- Assembly of mould components
Identification of defects related to plastic forming
- Types of defects:
* labour costs
* materials
* process-related
* method
- Causes of defects
- How to prevent them
* Detection methods.
* Preventive measures
TEACHING UNIT 4. IMPLEMENTATION OF MEASURES TO PREVENT OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROCESS OF REPRODUCING HANDCRAFTED CERAMIC PIECES USING PLASTIC MODELLING
Identification of risks and safety conditions in the reproduction of handcrafted ceramic pieces using plastic moulding
Contamination risks associated with raw materials.
- Danger
- Recycling and reuse processes.
Regulations on occupational risks and environmental management relating to the production of handcrafted ceramic pieces using plastic clay moulding
TRAINING MODULE 2. REPRODUCING HANDCRAFTED CERAMIC PIECES USING COLLAGE
TEACHING UNIT 1. PREPARING MOULDS FOR REPRODUCING HANDCRAFTED CERAMIC PIECES USING THE CASTING METHOD
Description of moulds
- Mould components
- Drinking trough
- Overflow or feeder
- Vent
- Fasteners:
* Rubber bands
* Tapes
Preparing moulds for the production of handcrafted ceramic pieces
- Materials and tools
- Mould supply and preparation operations
- Warehousing Operations
* Operations
* Technical requirements
TEACHING UNIT 2. DESCRIPTION AND PREPARATION OF CERAMIC SLIP FOR REPRODUCING HANDCRAFTED PIECES BY CASTING
General concepts:
- Features
- Classification and use
Properties of slip:
- Plasticity
- Density
- Viscosity
- Thixotropy
- Colouring
Process for preparing ceramic slip for the reproduction of handcrafted ceramic pieces
- Grinding and sieving
- Atomised
- Filter press.
- Diluted
- Settings and property controls
Waste:
- Danger
- Treatment
TEACHING UNIT 3. CASTING CERAMIC PIECES
Properties of the ceramic casting process
- Wall formation
- Gluing speed
- Fill flow rate
- Moisture in the moulds
- Density, viscosity and thixotropy in the gluing process
Process development
- Filling the mould
- Mould demoulding
- Removing the ceramic pieces from the mould
- Conservation of ceramic fragments made of plastic clay
* Storage conditions
* Humidity level.
Detection of defects associated with bonding operations
- Types of defects:
* labour costs
* materials
* process-related
* method
- Causes
- How to prevent them
* Detection methods.
* Preventive measures
TEACHING UNIT 4. IMPLEMENTATION OF MEASURES TO PREVENT OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROCESS OF REPRODUCING HANDCRAFTED CERAMIC PIECES BY CASTING
Identification of risks and safety conditions in the reproduction of handcrafted ceramic pieces using plastic moulding
Identification and prevention of contamination risks in raw materials.
- Danger
- Recycling and reuse processes.
Regulations on occupational health and safety and environmental management.
TRAINING MODULE 3. PROCESSES FOR SANDING, ASSEMBLING AND DRYING HANDCRAFTED CERAMIC PIECES
TEACHING UNIT 1. FINISHING HANDMADE CERAMIC PIECES
Removal and cleaning of joints
Joining and linking fragments
Cleaning of the adhesive residues and the surface.
Marking of ceramic parts
- Sgraffito
- Incisions
- Decals
Conservation of ceramic fragments and pieces
TEACHING UNIT 2. DRYING HANDMADE CERAMIC PIECES
Characteristics and thermal behaviour
Tools, equipment and machinery
- Types of drying room
- The basics and commissioning of a drying plant
Processes
- Drying curves
* natural
* forced
TEACHING UNIT 3. DETECTION OF DEFECTS RELATED TO THE FINISH OF HANDCRAFTED CERAMIC PIECES AND THEIR DRYING
Labour costs
Materials
Process-related
On method
Causes
How to prevent them
- Detection methods
- Preventive measures
TEACHING UNIT 4. IMPLEMENTATION OF MEASURES TO PREVENT OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FINISHING AND DRYING PROCESS OF HANDCRAFTED CERAMIC PIECES.
Identification of risks and safety conditions in the finishing of handcrafted ceramic pieces
Identification of risks and safety conditions in the drying of handcrafted ceramic pieces
Identification and prevention of contamination risks in raw materials.
- Danger
- Recycling and reuse processes.
Regulations on occupational health and safety and environmental management

Reproduction of Handcrafted Ceramic Pieces Using Moulds

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