Sgraffito / Clean-up Tool No. 2 (or Double-Ended Trimming Tool) is a unique double-ended stainless steel tool with curved hook-shaped scraping tips, specifically designed for trimming and creating patterns on ceramic pieces.
- Trimming & Cleaning: With its curved and sharp hook tip, it is ideal for reaching and scraping excess clay in hard-to-reach areas, such as the inner curves of vessel bottoms, grooved patterns, or narrow corners, leaving them smoother and cleaner.
- Sgraffito Technique: Popular for surface decoration, this tool is used to scratch away the top layer of slip/engobe to reveal the underlying clay color, making it easy to create consistent and dimensional line patterns.
- Grooving and Carving Clay: The hook-like shape allows for smooth dragging to create long grooves or carve out clay in lines with varying pressure.
Key Features
- Dual-ended functionality: Both ends feature hook tips (often with slight differences in width or curvature), allowing for immediate switching to suit various sizes of workpieces.
- Comfortable Grip: The center handle is covered with a blue rubber grip, enhancing comfort, preventing slippage, and reducing fatigue when applying pressure for scratching patterns.