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Second Hand Slip Casting Moulds for Sale
Although South Wales is not known for China clay, there are pockets of white clay under
some of the low lying fields. (In fact, we are told that there was once a commercial clay pit in
Pwll-Trap, although we believe that supplied the local brickworks.) However, in
days gone by people would have used this clay whenever trade was difficult local
people may have turned to this resource.
When diversifying the farm at Glyn-Coch in 1980, Jean and Roland Evans started hand painting china for sale and for commissions. Jean had taught pottery decorating at Royal Worcester before coming to Glyn-Coch to farm. In 1980, she decided to set up a small company decorating bone china with her own floral patterns. The business grew and she added local scenes and historical illustrations to the basic floral pattern.
In 1995 the company, Glyn-Coch Designs moved to Stepaside (towards Tenby). Next to Glyn-Coch were another family of Evans' (un-related to Jean and Roland), and they let the old cowshed to a potter, Richard Hill. He made very distinctive slip cast porcelain.
When we took over the business in 2000 we still had many visitors that remembered what Jean and Roland had started, often asking us for pottery demonstrations. Thus, our pottery was born and we decided to start looking for pottery equipment. We found some moulds for sale and, after buying them, we looked at the stamp at the bottom of the moulds. The stamp said Hill Porcelain - Richard Hill's moulds had come home!
Our Pottery was started to meet the demands of visitors who were used to seeing Jean or Richard Hill performing their crafts. We started with slip casting because we could set up 'Blue Peter' type demonstrations. The slip cast pottery is made using Earthenware clay. This is different from Richard Hill's porcelain, but has the advantage of being more readily available and is fired at a lower temperature than porcelain clays. We have moulds for a basic range of tableware and storage jars which we label in English and Welsh. Most items in the pottery have either a plain glaze or have 'natural' patterns of trees, berries etc. The 'seaside' design is based on the traditional boats, which once served the little ports of the Bristol Channel.
In the Autumn of 2001, we bought out first potters' wheel, and started experimenting with small ornaments and vases. Thelma started giving small, informal pottery classes in 2004.
To make your own pots, we supply you with approximately 12ozs (1/2 kg) of self hardening clay and half an hour of our time to help you make a masterpiece on one of our two wheels. You may then take the pot home, where it will be ready to decorate in 3-5 days with acryllic or poster paints. You can also decorate ready made ornaments and pots, with our paints and glazes. These start at the low price of £4.50!!
We also have a range of small wooden bookmarks and fridge magnets which can be decorated for as little as 75pence!! (activity suitable for youngsters).
To avoid disapointment when bringing large groups, it would be better to phone before coming just to be sure we can fulfil your needs.
Kids: Visit Dragon's Corner to see items that other visitor's have painted! You never know, your piece may end up in our gallery if you paint one!!
Thelma has now started up Glyn-Coch's very own ceramic café where you can paint your own design or immortalise your baby's foot or handprint. We offer a variety of items to paint from Tiles to Egg Cups and all at cost prices (See the Price List below for more details).
Prices are inclusive of Paints, Glazing, Firing and include use of studio for 2 hours.
Additional Studio time £3.50 for 2 hours (large projects can be completed on another day for the studio fee).
Item1 |
Price2 |
Tile |
£5.00 |
Egg Cup |
£5.50 |
Straight Mug |
£6.85 |
Small Creamer |
£7.00 |
Flared Mug |
£8.75 |
Rimmed Plate (8.5") |
£9.50 |
Coupe Plate Small (8") |
£10.00 |
House Plaque/Spoon Rest |
£10.25 |
Garlic Jar |
£10.50 |
Coup Plate Medium (10") |
£12.50 |
Soup Bowl |
£14.00 |
Breakfast Bowl |
£14.00 |
Heart Plate |
£16.50 |
Oval Platter |
£16.50 |
Terracotta Plaque |
£16.50 |
Curved Jug |
£20.00 |
Rimmed Plate (14") |
£40.00 |
1 Subject to availability
2 For guidance only. Re-ordered stock may be at different price from that shown above.
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