Colloidal isopressing of ceramic powders has been introduced as a novel method to form ceramic components from colloidal suspensions. This new shaping method minimizes the need for post-processing machining as the shape and contours imparted by the mold are retained during drying and densification. The versatility of the process and the availability of the equipment needed for this technique ensure that colloidal isopressing can be applied to the fabrication of a wide variety of materials.