Breaking the Mold: Innovations in Ceramic Molds for Clay Magic

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Clay magic ceramic molds are a popular tool used in the creation of ceramic sculptures and pottery. These molds are typically made from plaster or silicone and are used to create consistent and accurate shapes for artists to work with. One of the main advantages of using ceramic molds is that they allow artists to produce multiple copies of a particular shape or design. This is especially useful for artists who create functional items such as plates, bowls, or vases. By using a mold, artists can create several identical pieces quickly and efficiently. Ceramic molds are made by first creating a prototype of the desired shape using clay.



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The list below is current as of July 2017. These companies are ever-changing with the closure or merging of businesses. Hopefully, you will be able to find those your are looking for.


Ann Original Molds: http://www.annoriginalmold.com/
Anthony's of Solvang: http://www.anthonysdesigns.net/
Cindy's Molds: http://www.cindysceramicsandmolds.com/. (Atlantic, Byron, Ceramic Emporium, Ceramichrome, Cindy's, Crest, Duncan, Glenview, Marco, Mayco, MOM, Rocking Horse, Weaver, Yozie)
Clay Magic: http://www.claymagicinc.com/ (Clay Magic, TL)
Coloramics: http://www.maycocolors.com/ (Coloramics, Cardinal Designs)
Country House Molds: http://www.chmoldco.com/ (Yozie)
Creative Paradise: http://www.creativeparadise.biz/ (Creative Paradise, Kimple, TL)
DAC Molds: NO WEBSITE 503.658.2453 (Alberta, Atlantic, DAC, Georgie's)
E&T Industries: http://www.daddymolds.com/ (Daddy's, Dragon, Favor Rite, New England Old Town)
Gateway Molds: NO WEBSITE 386.288.7609 https://www.facebook.com/sherrys.ce.
Gem/ Trenton Molds: WEBSITE IS UP AND DOWN http://www.gemceramic.com/index.htm. 717.336.2798 (Atlantic, Nancy's, Trenton)
GRD Molds: NO WEBSITE, Facebook entries only https://www.facebook.com/media/set/.
HK Enterprises: http://www.hkenterprises.org/ (Air Capitol, Anchor, Atlantic, Bil Mar, Brush Country, Bug, Byron, Ceramichrome, CJ's, Cramer, C'rmic, Crest, FA, Gemini, Glenview, HK, John's, Mayco, McRon, Mike's, MOM, Morning Star, Mountainside, Nancy, Ocean State, PCM, Provincial, Rocking Horse, Santmire, Shade Tree, Sunrise, Tesoro, TJ's, Vicki, Western, Yozie)
Holland Molds: http://www.hollandmolds.com/ (Ceramichrome, Gare, Holland, Kentucky, Norwood, Ocean State, Reward)
Kentucky Pottery/ Doc Holliday Colors: http://dochollidaycolors.com/
Macky/ Oregon Ceramic Supply: http://www.mackymolds.com/ (Alberta, Arnels, Atlantic, Bil-Mar, Boothe, Brush Country, Byron, Castle, Catskill, Ceramic Emporium, Ceramichrome Crest, Davis, Fairy Princess, Holland, Kansas, Kelly, K.C., Molds, Kimple, Kinzie, Macky, McRon, Mike's, Nancy, New Horizons, Oasis, Ocean State, Power Design, Provincial, Shade Tree, Sittre, Tampa Bay, Tesoro, TL, Western, Vicki, Yozie, etc.)
Magnolia: http://www.magnoliamolds.net/ (Jones, Magnolia, Pine Tree)
Master Sargent: http://www.mastersargentmolds.com/
NBE: http://www.nbemolds.com/ (Casco, NBE, etc.)
Petro Mold Company: http://www.petromolds.com/
Pontepinto: http://www.pontepinto.com/
Riverview: http://www.Riverviewmolds.com/ (Riverview, Ross)
Shiloh: http://www.ceramicshop.com/ (Alberta, Byron, Heinz, Hershey, Nowell, Provincial, Shiloh, Victory)
Skyline: http://www.skylinemolds.com/ OR http://www.ceramic-molds.com/ (Alberta, BJ's, Clear Creek, Cloud Mountain, Cole, Crest, D&R, Jamar Mallory, Jasper, Jay-Kay, Majesty, Shirley, Skyline, TM, Yozie)
Starlite: http://www.starlitemolds.com/ (Alberta, Clay Magic, Cole, Doc Holliday, Dona, Duncan, Heinz, Jamar Mallory, Madeinfire, PK, Scioto, Starlite, Suncrest, TL)
Waer: http://www.moldsbywaer.com/ (an NBE subsidiary)

Foreign Mold Companies:
Alberta Deutschesland: http://gipsformen.de/Kataloge/Home1. (All former Alberta sublines).

Porcelain Mold Companies:
Bill Mac: http://www.bilmacdollmolds.net/
Faces Past: http://www.facespast.com/
Mystic: http://www.mysticmolds.com/

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1. Samantha - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with the Clay Magic ceramic molds. The molds were not as detailed as I had hoped and the final products came out looking cheap and unprofessional. I also found that the molds were quite flimsy and not very durable. Several of them broke after just a few uses. Overall, I don't think these molds are worth the money and I wouldn't recommend them if you're looking for high-quality results.
2. Alex - 1 star - I had high expectations for the Clay Magic ceramic molds, but unfortunately, they were a complete letdown. The molds didn't provide enough depth for the clay to fully fill, resulting in incomplete details on the finished pieces. Additionally, the molds were difficult to work with, as the clay would often stick and get ruined when I tried to remove it. The overall quality of these molds was subpar, and I would advise looking for alternatives that offer better results.
3. Emily - 2 stars - I was really excited to try out the Clay Magic ceramic molds, but unfortunately, they didn't live up to my expectations. The molds were quite small in size, which limited the scope of what I could create. Furthermore, the clay would often get stuck in the molds, making it difficult to remove without damaging the final piece. I also found that the molds weren't very durable and would crack easily. In my opinion, these molds lack the quality and practicality that I was hoping for.
4. Jack - 1 star - I had a lot of issues with the Clay Magic cera

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