Ceramic Slip Mixer

To properly mix slip you need a very specific type of vortex action.
Ceramic slip mixer. This is a guide on how to mix specifically a clay body i like called glacier white which is sold by laguna. In some models horizontal clay mixers have the ability to mix clay in both forward and reverse directions allowing for complete mixing. A company established in 1965 to make the hobby ceramic industry s original slip casting and mixing machines. Texture mats molds.
Find slip mixers and pumps to casting machines here. How to mix slip for casting ceramics. Complicating this entire issue of slip casting versus ceramic slip casting is the fact that. Slip trailers faceting tools texture tools.
Lehman uses the finest materials to assemble each machine with craftsman quality offered at a reasonable price and backed with great service. Slip pumps and mixers accessory finishing components bisque china brushes art sets ceramic equipment clay casting slip clay other craft tools decals electrical lamp firing supplies glass glue tape literature video molds mold supplies musical supplies paint glaze color specials tree lights toppers. Every piece of lehman equipment is designed to increase productivity and reduce your work effort. Clay planet sells the full line of lehman ceramic slip mixing equipment.
Lehman manufacturing s ceramic division offers everything you need to start or upgrade your studio. The whole process is called slip casting done at techshop chandlerwww tech. The slip o matic line is the choice for larger slip casting operations and heavy daily usage. The studio star line is designed for hobbyist and lighter usage.
The mity mite mixer shown on the left is the most efficient small mixer available. The lehman model 30b stationary vortex action mixer and reclaimer is the smallest of the industrial slip mixers sold by lehman. An oversized 2 spigot type outlet conveniently drains casting slips from the bottom of the 30 gallon fiberglass tank. It differs from the horizontal mixer not just in design but in the mixing process as well.
The vertical shaft mixer or soldner mixer consists of a chain driven rotating drum with stationary interior bars. The model 30b mixer reclaimer that is excellent for either making slip or reclaiming trimmings. Slip mixing and reclaiming is a primary function of the ceramic industry and doing either in a casting table is really not the right concept. Ceramic studio safety gloves aprons face shields glasses dust masks gloves aprons.
It has a capacity of 10 gallons. In fact it will mix glaze and about anything else that can be classified as a heavy slurry liquid.