Gloss Clay Varnish Signature 120ml

• 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.

• Potters Rib: This wooden tool creates uniform curves when wheel throwing.
• Modelling Tool: Suitable for shaping, smoothing and sculpting clay.
• Large Ribbon Tool: This tool has a large curved blade to shape and carve.
• Sponge: Soak in water and use on your clay piece to prevent it from drying out.
• Needle Tool: This tool is great for placing delicate objects, making small holes and scratching fine details.
• Double Loop Tool: This tool has one curved loop and one flat loop to carve smaller areas of clay.
• Metal Scraper: This metal blade can be used to add finishing touches to pottery pieces or to slice thin strips of clay.
• Wire Clay Cutter: This wired is used to cut and portion blocks of clay easily. Also great to remove finished pieces from the pottery wheel head.
• Fettling Knife: This tool has a long sharp flexible blade for sculpting, scraping and cutting clay.
• Vinyl Case: Keeps your Pottery Set neatly and conveniently together.

• 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