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What are some tips for draining a mold?

Common faults

Heavy seams in greenware can be the result of not banding your molds tightly enough.
If pieces collapse when removed from the mold, try putting a foam rubber piece inside of the greenware and nesting them in shredded paper to dry.
Cracks around the pour hole of a greenware piece are commonly caused by tearing, rather than cutting, the spare off and may only appear after firing.

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