Wire Loop Clay Tools | Double Ended | Wooden Handle | Pack of 6 - Carving

Carve, hollow and trim clay in light controlled passes. This pack holds 6 double ended wire loop tools on wooden handles, with a different steel loop shape at each end, so you get 12 loop shapes in all. They suit sculptors, potters and idol makers working on firm or leather hard clay.

Specifications

Perfect for

• Carving faces and fine detail on figures
• Hollowing thick parts of an idol so it dries evenly
• Trimming the foot of a thrown pot
• Shaving and levelling uneven surfaces
• Cleaning up joins between clay parts

Compatibility

Works with: air dry clay, polymer clay, pottery clay, sculpting clay and play dough.

Pairs well with: modelling clays, a clay modelling board and a sponge for smoothing.

Not suitable for: fully dried or fired clay, wood or stone.

How to Use

1. Let the clay firm up to leather hard so it holds its shape.
2. Pull the loop through the clay in light, shallow passes.
3. Turn the tool to use the other loop shape for wider or finer cuts.
4. Wipe the wire loops clean and dry after use.

Before You Buy

• The wire loops are thin, so prying or levering hard clay can bend them. Use light passes.
• Clay is not included.

You will Need

• Modelling or pottery clay
• A clay board or work mat
• A damp sponge

You may also like

• air dry clay
• sculpting clay and paste
• Ganesha making supplies

Frequently Asked Questions

How many wire loop tools are in the pack?
The pack holds 6 double ended tools, so you get 12 loop shapes in all.

How are wire loops different from flat ribbon loops?
Round wire loops are thin and suit fine carving; flat ribbon loops shave wider strips in one pass.

Which clay do they suit?
Pottery clay, polymer clay, air dry clay and sculpting clay, worked while firm or leather hard.

Should I pick plastic or stainless steel clay tools?
Plastic tools shape, smooth and cut soft clay and wash in warm water, but they are not made for carving leather hard clay. Stainless steel tools have sharper edges that cut cleaner detail and firmer clay, so pick steel for detailed sculpting and plastic for soft clay and younger makers.