Reproduction of Handcrafted Ceramic Pieces Using Molds

TEACHING UNIT 1. PREPARING MOLDS FOR REPRODUCING HANDCRAFTED CERAMIC PIECES USING PLASTIC CLAY MOLDING Description of Molds – Composition of Molds * Parts of the mold * Mold components: master box, fastening elements (rubber bands and straps) Mold release agents for use with plastic clay – General characteristics – Types and uses Preparation of molds for the production of artisanal ceramic pieces – Materials and tools – Mold supply and preparation operations – Storage operations TEACHING UNIT 2. DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONING OF CERAMIC SLIPS General concepts: – Characteristics – Classification and use Properties: – Plasticity – Moisture content – Coloration Conditioning of ceramic slips in a plastic state for the reproduction of handmade ceramic pieces – Moistening and kneading procedures – Extrusion – Slurry preparation and filter press procedures. Waste: Treatment and Hazards TEACHING UNIT 3. REPRODUCTION OF HANDCRAFTED CERAMIC PIECES USING PLASTIC MASS Making slabs: – Kneading the clay – Smoothing – Trimming the slab Shaping the pieces – Molding the slabs onto the mold components – Assembling the mold components Identifying defects related to shaping in the plastic state – Types of defects: * labor-related * material-related * process-related * method-related – Causes of defects – How to prevent them * Detection methods * Preventive actions TEACHING UNIT 4. IMPLEMENTATION OF MEASURES TO PREVENT OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROCESS OF REPRODUCING HANDCRAFTED CERAMIC PIECES THROUGH PLASTIC MOLDING Identification of risks and safety conditions in the production of artisanal ceramic pieces through plastic clay molding Contaminant risks from raw materials. – Hazardous nature – Recycling and reuse processes. Regulations on occupational hazards and environmental management related to the production of artisanal ceramic pieces using plastic clay molding TRAINING UNIT 2. REPRODUCTION OF ARTISANAL CERAMIC PIECES USING THE COLAGE TECHNIQUE TEACHING UNIT 1. PREPARATION OF MOLDS FOR REPRODUCING HANDCRAFTED CERAMIC PIECES USING THE CASTING METHOD Description of molds – Mold components – Spout – Overflow or feed tube – Vent – Fastening elements: * Rubber bands * Straps Preparation of Molds for the Production of Handcrafted Ceramic Pieces – Materials and tools – Molding supply and preparation operations – Storage operations * Operations * Technical requirements TEACHING UNIT 2. DESCRIPTION AND PREPARATION OF CERAMIC SLIP FOR REPRODUCING HANDCRAFTED PIECES USING THE SLIP CASTING METHOD General Concepts: – Characteristics – Classification and use Properties of slip: – Plasticity – Density – Viscosity – Thixotropy – Color Process for preparing ceramic slip for the reproduction of artisanal ceramic pieces – Grinding and screening – Atomization – Filter press – Dilution – Property adjustment and controls Waste: – Hazardous nature – Treatment TEACHING UNIT 3. CASTING OF CERAMIC PIECES Properties of the ceramic piece casting technique – Wall formation – Casting speed – Filling rate – Mold moisture content – Density, viscosity, and thixotropy during the casting operation Process flow – Mold filling – Mold drainage – Demolding of ceramic parts – Storage of ceramic fragments made from plastic clay * Storage conditions * Moisture content. Detection of Defects Related to Slipping Operations – Types of defects: * Labor-related * Material-related * Process-related * Method-related – Causes – How to prevent them * Detection methods * Preventive actions TEACHING UNIT 4. IMPLEMENTATION OF MEASURES TO PREVENT OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROCESS OF REPRODUCING HANDCRAFTED CERAMIC PIECES BY CASTING Identification of risks and safety conditions in the reproduction of artisanal ceramic pieces through plastic clay molding Identification of contamination risks from raw materials and their prevention. – Hazards – Recycling and reuse treatments. Regulations on occupational risks and environmental management. TRAINING UNIT 3. TRIMMING, ASSEMBLY, AND DRYING PROCESSES FOR HANDCRAFTED CERAMIC PIECES TEACHING UNIT 1. FINISHING HANDCRAFTED CERAMIC PIECES Removal and cleaning of joints Joining and connecting fragments Cleaning of adhesive residues and the surface. Marking of ceramic pieces – Sgraffito – Incisions – Decals Preservation of ceramic fragments and pieces TEACHING UNIT 2. DRYING HANDCRAFTED CERAMIC PIECES Characteristics and thermal behavior Tools, equipment, and machinery – Types of drying kilns – Fundamentals and startup of a drying kiln Processes – Drying curves * natural * forced TEACHING UNIT 3. DETECTION OF DEFECTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FINISHING OF HANDCRAFTED CERAMIC PIECES AND THEIR DRYING Workforce-related Material-related Process-related Method-related Causes How to Prevent Them – Detection Methods – Preventive Measures TEACHING UNIT 4. IMPLEMENTATION OF MEASURES TO PREVENT OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FINISHING AND DRYING PROCESS OF HANDCRAFTED CERAMIC PIECES. Identification of risks and safety conditions in the finishing of handmade ceramic pieces Identification of risks and safety conditions in the drying of handmade ceramic pieces Identification of contamination risks from raw materials and their prevention. – Hazardousness – Recycling and reuse treatments. Occupational Safety and Environmental Management Regulations