1. Cutting & Incising Tools
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Blade Head / Pointed Tip: Used for cutting clay edges, incising patterns, lines, or making small holes in the clay.
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Drill Saw Head (Spiral): Used for drilling, reaming holes, or carving intricate patterns in hard-to-reach areas.
2. Smoothing & Shaping Tools
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Spatula Head / Flat Head: Used for smoothing clay, blending seams, or shaping forms.
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Spoon Head / Rounded Head: Used for removing a portion of clay or shaping curved sections of the piece.
3. Ribbon / Wire Loop Tools
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Small Wire Loop Head: Used for precisely scraping, peeling, or hollowing out small amounts of clay to create dimension, patterns, or reduce the thickness of the piece.
4. Specialty Tools
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Brush Head (similar to a mascara brush): Used for brushing off dry clay debris, cleaning corners, or pressing to create natural textures such as hair-like lines or rough surfaces.
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Serrated Metal Rib: Used for evening out the clay surface or scoring the surface of the piece to prepare for joining clay parts together.