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JIANG Xiaojie
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DOI:10.17265/2328-2177/2026.07.007
Qianlai Art (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., Shanghai, China
The integration of 3D printing into ceramic cultural product development offers significant potential for complex form-making, rapid prototyping, and cost-effective small-batch production. This paper examines additive manufacturing—specifically Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) for master model creation—through the case of the black-glazed cup “Earth-Hidden Salamander” (Dadi-Yin Ni; Registration No. 赣作登字-2024-F-00152289). Inspired by the sinuous morphology of the Chinese giant salamander (Andrias davidianus), this piece embodies organic, asymmetrical forms that are exceptionally difficult to achieve by traditional wheel-throwing or carved molds. The study documents a hybrid digital-traditional workflow: CAD modeling, PLA printing, silicone mold-making, slip casting, black-glaze application, and high-temperature firing. Results demonstrate that this approach enables consistent reproduction of complex geometries while preserving the tactile richness of handcrafted ceramics. Key advantages include design freedom, iteration speed, and reduced tooling costs; challenges include post-processing labor, technical skill gaps, and workflow integration. The paper concludes that 3D printing serves as a complementary tool that expands the expressive vocabulary of ceramic cultural products, offering a viable path for innovation within China’s heritage-rich ceramic industry.
3D printing, ceramic cultural products, rapid prototyping, additive manufacturing, slip casting, Jingdezhen
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