Hi everyone! We're hard at work trying to keep our community clean, so if you see any spam, please report it here and we'll review ASAP!  Thanks a million!
8,819 Users Online
  • 640,129,772 Downloads
  • 1,696,349 Wallpapers
  • 1,565,068 Members
  • 12,971,712 Votes
  • 5,965,287 Favorites

pixartop
Login to Become a Fan
 
ProfileWallpapers (0)Favorites (0)Journal (232)DiscussionContact Member
Journal for pixartopJournal for pixartop
Sep
10
Tongue
Have you always wondered how clay pots, vases and other ceramics are made? Are you curious as to what processes and tools are involved in the whole creation process? Let me start by introducing you to clay extruders.

Clay extruders are the tools that you see in ceramic studios. They are available in many different shapes and sizes, making them ideal for any kind of task you want accomplished. If you are going to work on small objects such as children\'s toys, a small extruder is just right for those. On the other hand, if you want to create large ceramic pieces, a commercial extruder is the tool that you will need.

Now, if you are determined to make your own ceramic basket, kitchen ware or vase at home, here are a few tips that could help you along the way.

Prepare the materials needed: dye, extruder and, of course, clay. Decide the size and shape of the object you are going to create. You could try making something that is circular, rectangular o irregularly shaped. Also, pick out a dye that you would use.

Get the clay ready. Drop it and the plunger to the extruder. Begin plunging. Once you detect that there is pressure produced, it means the clay is ready to come out. You could now start working on your vase or basket once your clay is extruded. You could look at various styles and designs online to aid you.

You would need to connect the pieces of clay and then bond, score and press them together. Do this repeatedly until you see that the clay pieces starting to form your desired shape. Now, if you are going to make a vase, it is wise to put an additional base to make sure that it would be able to hold water. After that, clean up the object that you created by removing the excess clay on the sides and the base. You could now use it and display it in your homes!

There are many other things that you can create with the help of these tools. If you want to know where to find one, just log on to the internet and use a search engine to look for companies twin screw extruder machine that sell these devices. It is advisable that you do a comparison of the costs and features so that you can get a good quality extruder at a reasonable price.
Times Viewed: 80Bookmark and Share
0 responses have been posted to this journal entry. Post Your Response!
Advertisement
Previous Journal Entry
Next Journal Entry

Recently Spotted Members


No members found. Be the first.