MUD-MHR Mudtools Wire Tools "Curly Red Mudwire"

Features & Highlights

• Create Unique Patterns: The coiled wire leaves beautiful wavy patterns on the clay, unlike regular cutting wires that create a smooth, seamless cut.

• Enhance Glazes and Firings: The coiled patterns look especially beautiful when wood-fired, salt-fired, or when using glazes that flow and leave traces along edges (break), such as Celadon or Temmoku glazes.

• Ergonomic Handle: Made from durable polymer, it's comfortable to hold. No more hurting or cutting your fingers by wrapping the wire around them.

• Adjust Curliness: The stainless steel wire is densely coiled. You can stretch it to achieve your desired level of curliness (can stretch up to approximately 15 inches).

How to Use

1. Adjust Wire Curliness: Upon first unboxing, slowly stretch the stainless steel wire to your desired length and curliness of the coil.

2. Cut and Divide Clay or Trim Bases: Hold both handles to tension the wire, then pull it through the clay to divide it or trim the base of a piece from the wheel. The coiled pattern will immediately appear on the clay surface.

3. Faceting: Use the wire to pull across the surface of the piece to remove clay and create facets. This creates a textured surface with beautiful, warm, alternating coiled patterns on the piece.