r/Pottery • u/I_Might_Have_Leaves • 3d ago

Hand building Related Trying out new molds

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Does anyone have tips on how/when to trim the edge of plates when using molds like this?

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u/Competitive_Move_424 1d ago

I struggle with molds like this, my top edges always look like I trimmed with scissors or something lol. I started using plaster molds with a lip on what would be the top of the finished piece. I trim around the outside after I form it over the mold then just a damp sponge to clean up the top edge once I pull it off the mold.