Pouring slip otherwise known as mess control

SLIP makes great mess.  It gets on everything.  The good news is that it washes off.  I have heard it said that potting is 80% cleaning.  I am interested in anything that reduces this percentage.

​I now have different containers for pouring slip into different molds.  This has reduced mess and economises on slip.  I don't like to recycle slip but I do keep slip from draining the mold for reuse.. 

For small molds with small holes I use a 600ml still water bottle.  This gives a lot of control and reduces waste..  When the bottle gets clogged or just plain grotty I can dispose of it thoughtfully.  It is cheap and easy to use.

​Next size up in molds I use a jug with a screw in lid  You can control the slip flow by screwing the lid up or down.

The added advantage of this jug is that you can screw the lid right down to seal it.  You can safely leave the slip inside for the next pour for a week or so

​For a big pour I take the lid off

​A great advantage of the bottle and the jug is with the lids screwed on you can shake the slip for the best pouring consistency

This jug was made for iced tea.  My daughter bought it from a Shop called Tea for Two.  She is never sure there is a jug for her iced tea or it has quietly found its way into my workshop.  The jugs are 1.2 litre $32 and 2 litre $40.  Worth every penny.  I am interested in what others are doing in this area so let me know.