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Things to watch for

Things to watch out for when slipcasting:
make sure your mold is dry
make sure you have enough slip to fill your mold
have an extra empty bucket handy
place ample newspaper on your working surface
clay and plaster do not mix! -- make sure not to get plaster into your slip
prevent any foreign matter (e.g. earth) from getting into your slip
be aware that slipcast greenware has little green strength

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