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Pottery Slip Casting Drip Tray

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Pottery slip casting drip tray using Home Depot mixing tub; parts allow for molds to sit off dowels on angles.

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A drip tray solution for pottery slip casting, designed to repurpose the Avitus Trading LLC Medium Mixing Tub (Model #206124, Store SKU #1001098727) from Home Depot. This setup features custom-designed clips that securely attach to the tub's sides, providing support for 3/4" wooden dowels used in the slip casting process.

Key Features

  • Clip System: Two clip variations included, specifically designed to hold 3/4" wooden dowels
  • Spacer Rings: Custom rings that act as spacers between molds
  • Mounting Hardware: M3 bolts and nuts secure clips to tub sides
  • Versatile Setup: Accommodates various mold sizes and draining angles

Required Base Container

Avitus Trading LLC Medium Mixing Tub

  • Model #: 206124
  • Store SKU #: 1001098727
  • Available at Home Depot

Print Settings

Recommended Configuration

  • Material: PETG or PLA (we used PETG)
  • Layer Height: 0.2mm
  • Infill: 20%
  • Supports: None required

Assembly

  1. Print required clips (designed for 3/4" dowels) and spacer rings
  2. Attach clips to tub edges using M3 bolts and nuts
  3. Insert 3/4" wooden dowels through the clips
  4. Position spacer rings as needed between molds

This design transforms an affordable container into a professional-grade slip casting station, offering pottery artists an efficient solution for mold draining and slip recovery.

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