Steel-handled loop tool, 30 cm. Used for removing large amounts of excess clay from large pieces. The loop is made from sharp, strong stainless steel flat stock that won't bend under pressure. The long 30 cm steel handle provides excellent leverage and reach into deep vessels.
Functions by head shape-
C-50#86AL (Extra-long handle - Triangle head + Wide round head)
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Triangle head: Wide straight edge, ideal for leveling and flattening the bottom of large pieces.
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Round head: Wide, rounded edge used for hollowing out large amounts of clay from inside sculptures to reduce thickness before firing.
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C-50#86C (Short teardrop head + House/Trapezoid head)
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Teardrop head: Used for shaping and smoothing curved slopes on the base or shoulder of large vases and jars.
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House/Trapezoid head: Features a small right-angle edge, suitable for incising ring grooves at the bottom of large cups/bowls on a pottery wheel.
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C-50#86B (Wide teardrop head + Oval round head)
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Wide teardrop head: Used for shaping the outer curves of large jars, vases, or earthenware basins to achieve consistent roundness.
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Oval round head (bottom): Used for smoothly carving deep, rounded grooves or refining the inner walls of large salad bowls and basins.
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