Part 2: how to make a casting slip from your own clay body 

This video will teach you how to turn your own personal clay body in to a slip casting clay body.
Part 2 walks you through the entire process on how I turn my clay body into a casting body. I break down the various steps the slip will go through so that you can recognize them why you apply this method to your own clay. At the end of the video, you will see my clay body recipe and an example of my artwork.
Part 1 will break down and demystify basic clay chemistry. It is important to understand this chemistry so that you can apply it to your specific clay body. • Part 1: how to make a ...
Hydrometer Links
My top two recommendations for a hydrometer are either the Laguna one from the Clay Art Center ($33.00) or the Eisco one from Amazon ($15.59). Having some sort of a plastic case is key for me because they are very easy to break, especially in a lab with students.
clayartcenter.... $33.00 comes in a thin-plastic tube
The Laguna hydrometer is the best bet for the price and is very easy to use. It comes in a somewhat flimsy plastic tube, but is much better than the cardboard sleeves that the rest of the hydrometers come in. Although the cardboard sleeves are sturdy, they don’t stand up to water, which is unavoidable.
www.amazon.com... $15.59. from Eisco. Comes in a very sturdy plastic case.
You can’t beat the price for the Eisco hydrometer, plus it comes in an indestructible plastic case that is adjustable. So, when you break your Eisco hydrometer, the case will fit whatever hydrometer you buy to replace it. However, the Eisco hydrometer is somewhat frustrating to use because it is much longer than all of the other ones. The Eisco hydrometer has a much larger measuring range and is best suited for measuring lighter liquids (lighter than water). So, when you drop it into a large bucket or vat, it falls over because it is too long. But if you are just starting out and can’t afford the Laguna hydrometer, it will work well enough. Plus, the glass hydrometer itself is fairly thick and less fragile.
www.baileypott... $32.24 comes in a cardboard sleeve.
www.sheffield-... Comes in a cardboard sleeve $49.00
Below are links to excellent articles on slip casting clay bodies by Tony Hansen, who knows a great deal more than I do in regard to the chemistry. If you really get into slip casting, I highly recommend reading these articles. They are easy to understand, provide excellent tips, along with helpful problem solving solutions.
Deflocculation digitalfire.co...
Stoneware Casting Bodies Recipes digitalfire.co...
Low Fire White Talc Casting Body Recipe digitalfire.co...
Slip Casting digitalfire.co...
Viscosity digitalfire.co...