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Lace Tool
Lace Tool
This double-ended tool has a stainless steel curved blade on one end and a needle on the other. Widely used for the application of slip-soaked lace to greenware boxes, figurines and more, it can also be useful for many other kinds of intricate modeling work. The curved blade is ideal for pressing, smoothing and for scooping and carving out material. The needle can be used to trim, poke and etch fine designs in clay, or to make holes, marks and impressions.
Needle Tool
Needle Tool
Can be used to trim, poke and etch fine designs in clay, or to make holes, marks and impressions in beads, buttons and paper.
Needle Tool with Metal Handle
Needle Tool -Metal Handle
A professional quality needle tool designed for making holes and designs in countless materials.
The sharp 1-1/2" needle is set in a finely textured handle that provides a firm grip, even with wet hands. Featuring strong, light-weight aluminum construction, it measures 6-3/4" in total length.
Scratch Wire Brush
Scratch Wire Brush
Make multiple fine lines in clay and other modeling materials with one stroke. The wire brush measures 5.5" long and features stainless steel bristles that are firmly set in a textured aluminum handle. Perfect for sgraffito work.
Wooden Roller with Handle
Roller - 3.5" (9cm) Wood with Steel Handle
Traditionally used to roll and condition ceramic clay into smooth sheets of uniform thickness.
This 3-1/2" wooden roller can be used as a brayer. Burnish decals, stencils, silk screens onto sheeted polymer clay.

