Q. What kind of
molds do you make? A. We specialize in the design and manufacturing of quality ceramic slip-casting molds. However, we also
design molds for plaster, resins, and many other casting media.
Q. I have a great
idea, but I don't know what to do. What's my next step? A. Give us a call... then provide us with as much information as possible. We
will assist you in making some critical determinations for feasibility, and
perhaps avoid some common problems later in the process. We will design
your idea on paper first, so you can see a two-dimensional rendering of your
finished product and make changes if necessary.
Q. How can I be
sure you won't steal my idea? A. The easiest answer is that this would be unethical and we
guarantee that it will not happen.
However, we also offer a statement of non-disclosure and confidentiality to our
clients upon request. Our business is helping people like yourself make your
idea a reality. We are not in business to manufacture finished goods.
Q. How much will this
cost? A. This is the most common question that we get.
Unfortunately, there is no straight answer. Each project must be
individually evaluated and assessed based on things like size, complexity, and
materials. We then provide an estimate for each
design you would like created.
Q. How long will it
take before my project is done? A. That depends on the time of year, and how many are scheduled
ahead of you. Summer is usually our busiest time of the year, and we must
work on a "first come - first serve" basis to be fair to everyone. December
through March is typically our slower time, so your turn around time may be faster in the
Winter months. Individual turn over time can be from one to six months or
more,
so please try and plan far ahead for your deadlines.
Q. If
I send you a piece to be molded, will it be damaged? A. Depending on the
piece, its construction, integrity and complexity, it could be damaged.
Although, we take every precaution to maintain its safety throughout the
process, a better assessment of the piece can be made through photos or when it arrives.
Q. I
just received a job estimate for my ceramic slip casting project. What are
some of these items? A. The Sculpting fee
is based on how many hours we anticipate putting into your design to have a
mold-ready model. The Master Mold Making fee is our per-mold-piece price
for making the original mold off of the model. The Rubber Die is a
flexible mold of the Master Mold ( it includes your first three casting molds),
and it is priced by the pound, and your Additional or Production Molds are priced by the pound
to complete your order.
Q. After
you make my molds, can you make my castings for me? A. Unfortunately
not. We are in business to design and manufacture models and molds only,
however, we can assist you in finding a caster who will make your castings.
Q. How
can I be sure that my pieces will sell before I invest in having my molds made? A. Unfortunately, you
can't. Every client who has come to us with a unique idea has had this
same apprehension. While our clients enjoy
varying degrees of success with their ideas, they are all quite satisfied with
the results of our designs and molds.
If you have a question that is
not addressed here, please send us an e-mail,
or call (888) 811-6653. Someone will be glad to assist you.
