{"product_id":"ppatex-308","title":"PPATEX-308 Semicircular wooden mold with handle","description":"\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003ePPATEX-308 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eA wooden hemisphere mold with a handle\u003c\/span\u003e or a ceramic bowl\/pot press is a tool used to shape and decorate clay pieces to achieve consistent curved forms. It is commonly used in hand-building and press molding techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePressing curved shapes and forming bowls:\u003c\/b\u003e Used to press onto a flat clay slab, pushing the clay to bulge into a curved shape according to the hemisphere mold. Ideal for creating bowl bottoms, cups, container lids, or sculptures with consistent convex curves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAs an internal anvil for paddling:\u003c\/b\u003e The handle is inserted into the vessel, using the curved head as an internal support (anvil) while paddling the clay surface from the outside. This helps to compact the clay and shape flat forms into smooth curves without collapsing the clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSmoothing and kneading the internal curved surface of the piece:\u003c\/b\u003e The curved head can be rolled along the inner clay wall of a bowl or pot to eliminate seams and smooth the surface, making it even and seamless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEasy-to-control cylindrical handle:\u003c\/b\u003e Designed with a 10 cm long wooden handle extending from the center of the curved plate, providing a comfortable grip. This allows for stable pressure application and directional control, preventing slippage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNatural wood material with good water absorption:\u003c\/b\u003e Made from smooth, hard wood with no sharp edges that could damage the clay. The wood can absorb a small amount of moisture from the clay, preventing the clay from sticking to the mold during pressing. This allows for easy removal of the piece without deforming it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pottery Clay Thailand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44858295845001,"sku":"PPATEX-308","price":1130.0,"currency_code":"THB","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/6971\/1753\/files\/Screenshot2025-11-05162827.png?v=1762334927","url":"https:\/\/potteryclaythailand.com\/en\/products\/ppatex-308","provider":"Pottery Clay Thailand","version":"1.0","type":"link"}