bowl

    A typical price for the mold making process is $700 for a simple small bowl type item, and up to $3000 for complex,  multiple cavity molds.

     If you chose to proceed,    I make a plaster, "master mold" of the model.  From the Master, I then make a Master Impression mold (which you own), and from the Master Impression mold, I then make a Working Die in a steel casing (which I own), that goes on the press, to manufacture the item. (see photos below)  (Don't forget the pressed item is then subject to all the shrinkage associated with that clay body, so the model has to be calculated larger by the correct percentage). 

    You can bring me a model (or E-mail/Fax an image of the model), of an item you would like to see in production, and I can tell you at a glance if it pressable.  I can also help you make a model that will press if you need it.   (Round preferred.) 

    We can do runs for other potters, or companies, as our scheduling permits. 

Bruning Pottery owns a 90 ton hydraulic press.  That gives us the capability to make many pots quickly, if a item has been adapted to the press.  I also make the dies (molds) for use on the hydraulic press.  This is an ideal method for making ovals, rectangles and other non-round shapes.

Celadon with Buckskin accent