Sgraffito/Cleanup Tool No. 4 (or Double-ended Trimming Tool) is a unique double-ended stainless steel tool with curved hook-shaped scraping heads, specifically designed for trimming and creating patterns on ceramic pieces.
- Trimming & Cleaning: With its rounded and sharp hook ends, it's ideal for reaching and trimming excess clay in hard-to-access areas, such as the curved inner edges of vessel bottoms, textured grooves, or tight corners, making them smoother and cleaner.
- Sgraffito Technique: Commonly used for surface decoration, the tool's tip is used to scrape off slip/engobe applied to the surface, revealing the original clay color underneath. This helps create consistent and dimensional linear patterns easily.
- Grooving and Excavating Clay: The hook-like shape allows for smooth dragging to create long grooves or to excavate clay in linear patterns with varying pressure.
Highlights
- Double-ended Use: It has hook ends on both sides (often with slightly different widths/narrowness or curve angles), allowing immediate switching to suit the size of the work area.
- Comfortable Grip: The central handle is covered with a blue rubber sleeve, enhancing grip, preventing slipping, and reducing fatigue when applying pressure for sgraffito work.