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Toggle Nav. LUG Series. Velvet Series. Low Fire Glazes Cone Artists Choice. F Series. LG Series. LM Series. LT Alligator Series. Stone Texture. Teachers Palette. Teachers Palette Light. Classic Crackles. Clear Glazes. Crystalites Glazes. Designer Liner. Jungle Gems. Pottery Cascade. Specialty Glazes. Stroke and Coat. Crackle Spectrum. Low Fire Metallic. Mid Range Glazes Cone HF Celebration. HF Sahara. Potters Choice. This is a good sculpting set to get started with. It helps the beginner feel like a pro.

The modeling tools and ceramic tools are good and solid. They hold up nicely over time. The wooden modeling tools last a long time and hold up to moisture really well. Whether you are a pro or just a beginner, you will be pleased with this set. The model tools fit nicely in your hands even when your hands are wet or full of clay. The ribbon tool handles are thin but still work well. They carved thin areas with smooth precision for me.

The case holds the tools in place well but, because the case is canvas and given the nature of pottery, you will be hard-pressed to keep it clean, especially when used often. Most of the pieces in this piece set, are double-sided which gives you 23 different tools to work with, making it a nice compact versatile set of tools.

This set is great for starters. You get your basic tools every potter needs to throw on the wheel with, needle tool, wooden rib, and modeling tool, wire clay cutter, metal rib, loop, and ribbon tool and sponge plus a whole a lot more. These tools hold up well and feel sturdy. A few of the tools were loose, but they popped back in. A touch of glue does wonders. The wire loop tool is on the dull side and knives are not as sharp, but they do a good job of carving and are great for beginner potters.

The wood handles have a comfortable feel when carving and creating designs in the clay. Much better than using nail files, screwdrivers, paper clips, and other assorted household items to create the desired effect on your piece.

The Blisstime Tool Set is made well. These are sturdy tools for the price. These tools are very versatile and carve, shape, and smooth out your clay with ease. The wooden modeling tools shape and cut into the clay effectively. The rubber shapers smooth out the surface of the clay plus shape and draw beautifully. The loop tool is also not sharp in this set.

This is a great set to have for your studio. You may not need all the tools all the time, but whenever you need a certain carving tool, this Tool Set will have it.

This set makes carving and shaping your pottery easier. This Set has the sculpting tools plus other basic tools needed to throw on the wheel, including a sponge. The number of items you get and the quality is pretty good. I have only had two carving tools detach from the wooden holder.

I just glued it back in and continued with my work. These tools hold up well, even with my hands full of wet clay. These tools perform nicely with each task I have. The loop tool could be a bit sharper for carving, but all in all, they do the job of cutting, carving, smoothing, and scraping.

Each tool in this set has served its purpose. The metal rib is thin and flexible, just the way I like it. The different types of sculpting tools really help you to achieve the right shape you want. The Plastic modeling tool with a smooth pointy tip on one end and spear on the other is one of my favorite modeling tools.

As your pottery tool collection grows, you will find this Studio Art Bag is perfect for keeping all your pottery tools together and in order. This tool bag is also great for potters that go to a studio and have a home studio. When you go to the studio, you may not want to leave tools and supplies there. A tool bag makes it easy and convenient to take all the tools you need on the road. It also has two large compartments, 17 pockets of various sizes, and 16 tool holsters, great for trimming tools and other pottery essentials.

This tough and sturdy art bag has a canvas-reinforced plastic bottom that prevents punctures and tears. It will last a long time and has a good amount of space for growing your pottery tool collection. Hope you enjoy these pottery tools as much as I am. As I go through my pottery journey, I find the tools you can choose from seems endless.

I will be happy to share my newfound fun tool suggestions with you. Skip to content. Table of Contents. Check Here. Clay Modeling Set. Metal Wire Brush Tool. Ribbon Tool. It fires at about F. Term Potter's Wheel. Definition An electric or manual machine with a flat, rotating disk used for throwing clay.

Term Drying Cabinets. Definition Cabinets where we put our ceramic in progress, to circulate and dry to the "bone dry" state before firing. Definition To wedge means to cut clay into manageable pieces and push and press on clay to expel all air bubbles trapped in the clay. If not done thoroughly, air bubbles will cause the clay piece to burst in the kiln, damaging the kiln and other pieces of work. Term Greenware. Definition The state of clay when it goes into the kiln.

The clay has no water in it and is referred to as "bone dry". Term Bisqueware. Definition The state of clay when it comes out of the kiln. It is a permanent state and is hard enough to have glaze applied. Term Glaze. Definition A mixture of ground minerals and fluxes, that is applied to fired clay. It results in a glassy coating and forms a water-tight surface.

Term Embellishment. Definition Designs or pieces added to a clay form in the leather hard state to further enhance its beauty and decoration. Term Glazeware. Definition The state of the ceramic art work after the glaze has been applied and the piece has been fired for a second time.

Term Bone Dry. Definition The state of the clay when all water has been pulled from the clay. The clay becomes a chalky white color, and when held up to your face, does not feel cold.

It is now referred to as greenware and is ready for the first kiln firing. Term Leather Hard. Definition The state of clay when a lot of the moisture has been pulled from the clay, but it is still soft enough to carve.



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