SPD-KNIFE-blue Engraving knife used for ceramic pieces to carve patterns on the clay surface. Made of stainless steel, size 1.2x15.3 cm (blade length 3.7 cm).
A standard versatile tool in ceramics and sculpting. The slim, pointed blade structure is specifically designed for trimming and shaping clay.
Applications
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Cutting clay slabs: Used for smoothly and precisely cutting clay slabs along straight lines or desired curved patterns/shapes.
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Piercing and perforating: With its sharp, tapered blade tip, it's ideal for piercing clay walls to create intricate openwork patterns, or for cutting openings for ceramic lampshades or aroma diffusers.
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Trimming and removing seam lines: Use the blade to trim and refine the edges of vessel rims, bases, or to scrape off and smooth fettling lines that appear after removing pieces from plaster molds.
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Scoring for attachment: The knife tip can be used to score cross-hatch marks on the surface of leather-hard clay to prepare the area for applying slip to attach clay pieces, such as attaching mug handles.
Highlights
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Genuine, flexible stainless steel blade: The blade is made of high-quality stainless steel, resistant to rust from clay moisture. The blade has a slight springiness and flexibility, making it easy to contour along the curves of sculpted pieces.
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Lightweight natural wood handle: The handle is made of smooth hardwood, lightweight, and fits snugly in the hand like holding a pen. This allows the sculptor to control the pressure and direction for trimming fine craft details with precision.