Clock Engine with Hands – Silver- 1079

• using gesso on a pre-primed canvas gives your painting a smoother, more even surface
• the smooth surface allows paint to flow freely and won't get lost in the weave of the canvas
• reduces acidity levels of paper and wood, giving your painting longer life when using these supports.

• Mont Marte Gesso Brushes
• Mont Marte Long Handle Gesso Brushes
• Mont Marte Flat Wide Taklon Brushes
• Mont Marte Foam Hobby Brushes
• Mont Marte Foam Rollers
• Mont Marte Palette Knives

• Carve, cut and smooth with the curved end. The Spearhead end cuts small straight lines and is perfect for creating fine details.This small metal brush creates multiple fine textured marks.
• Remove clay in square in large flat areas with the open loop end. Carve, cut and smooth with the curved end.
• These tool ends are the perfect size for hand drilling holes for salt and pepper shakers in green ware.
• The needle point end is ideal for placing delicate objects or scratching in fine details. Carve, cut and smooth with the curved end.
• This tool is often referred to as a spoolie. It is great for cleaning rough spots on green ware in delicate or hard to reach places.
• The curved tool has a small sharp blade which is great for removing small areas with straight edges. The angled end is great for cutting small detailed areas.
• The angled tool is invaluable for flattening areas in hard to reach places. The needle point can create small holes, texture marks or can assist in placement of small objects.
• Use the slightly forked end to create wood like texture or sgraffito effects. Spearhead ends cuts small straight lines and etches fine details.
• The curved blade with the flat end lifts small areas with straight edges. Use the slightly forked end to create wood like texture or sgraffito effects.
• The curved blade cuts, carves and smoothes clay. The large spearhead blade is great for deepening details and making longer cuts.

• Fine even texture ideal for free form sculptures
• Ideal for art, professional modelling and craft projects
• Clay block size great for medium-scale projects
• No baking needed, dries in 24hrs approx. (depending on thickness) to earthenware hardness
• Dries to a grey, matte finish
• Air dry clay can be sanded, drilled, painted or varnished once dry
• Resealable sticker included to help keep clay fresh

Handy hints

• Knead modelling clay before use
• Make sure your work surface is smooth
• To join large portions of clay, score both surfaces and dampen with slip (water)
• Cover your project with cling film and a damp tea towel between sessions and store in a cool, dry place within an airtight container
• Wash your tools with water straight after use
• Dry clay cracks can be patched with wet clay
• To speed drying time use a hairdryer

Techniques:

• Soil
• Slab
• Pinch
• Score
• Weld