SPD-KNIFE-yellow Carving knife used for ceramic pieces to carve patterns on the clay surface. Made of stainless steel. Size 1.2x15.3 cm. (Blade length 3.5 cm.)
A standard multi-purpose tool in ceramics and pottery. Its long, slender blade with a sharp tip is specifically designed for trimming and shaping clay.
Usage
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Cutting clay slabs: Used for smoothly and precisely cutting clay slabs along straight lines or desired patterns/curved shapes.
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Piercing and cutting openings: With its slender, sharp tip, it is suitable for piercing through clay walls to create openwork patterns or to cut openings for lamps or aroma burners in ceramics.
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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 away slip fettling lines that appear after removing the piece from the plaster mold, making them smooth.
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Scoring for attachment: The knife tip can be used to score crosshatch patterns on the surface of leather-hard clay to prepare the area for applying slip to attach clay parts together, such as attaching cup handles.
Highlights
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Genuine stainless steel blade with flexibility: The blade is made from high-quality stainless steel, resistant to rust from the moisture in clay. The blade has a slight springy flexibility, making it easy to adapt to the curves of pottery pieces.
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Lightweight natural wood handle: The handle is made from smooth hardwood, lightweight, and fits comfortably in hand like holding a pen. This allows potters to precisely control hand pressure and direction for detailed trimming of craftwork.