• Understand how to measure and adjust slip density
• Demonstrate how to correct the fluid properties of a slip
• Understand the basis of the slip casting process
• Understand how deflocculant additions alter casting properties
• Identify the causes of the common cast faults and eliminate them

• Problem solving
• Efficiency and process improvement
• Knowledge of rheology and rheological control of ceramic slips and glazes
• Knowledge of deflocculants
• Knowledge of ceramic slip properties
• Knowledge of the principles and use of Torsion and Brookfield viscometers

If you are working in ceramics, material science or a different field and you have an interest in learning more about ceramics, then this course is of benefit to you. To make the most of this course, a basic understanding of clay body and glaze materials and applications is advised before beginning this course. If you are not familiar with ceramics, we have beginner courses available to build a foundation for your ceramic learning journey, see suggestions below.

• Access to 4 hours worth of eLearning content developed by Lucideon experts.
• 12 months of access to the eLearning course, which you can revisit anytime. Your progress is saved via your access link, so you can complete the training at your own pace without needing to finish in one sitting.