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About the
SlumpHump Molds
Years after I
developed the bat molds for the wheel, I
purchased a slab roller to increase my
output and once again I discovered that
I could not find drape molds.
Ironically, I spent the next year
developing drape molds just to use my
slab roller. One issue of Ceramic
Monthly magazine had an article on
making your own drape molds, but I found
their process too time consuming.
Once again,
responding to a lack of resources to
solve my problems, I developed my "SlumpHump"
molds. I wanted a drape mold that was
reversible, since with some pieces it is
advantageous to add a foot, and with
others, to add handles. I also wanted a
mold that would allow you to work both
right side up or upside down. Plus, the
versatility of this design allowed me to
work both shallow or deep -- so I could
create a platter or a baking dish from
the same mold.
My parents weren't
thrilled when I quit my "real job" to
become a potter, and when I told them I
was now making my living from something
called the "SlumpHump," they really
thought I had gone over the edge!
Working this way
may sound a little strange at first, but
now, fifteen years later, and with
thousands of satisfied customers who
have field tested this product and
continue to use it, I am still going
strong, more certain than ever these
pure and simple tools really do the job!
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