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Carving Tools
We all love clay tools: from the big machines for forming and firing, all the way down to little pieces of wood for carving. In the Carving Tools section of Ceramic Arts Daily, you’ll learn innovative techniques for making your own carving tools or adapting the carving tools you already own to be more ergonomic. And don't forget to download your free copy of the 2008 Ceramic Workshop Handbook: Clay Tools and Ceramic Studio Reference . This handy studio reference includes valuable technical references and great clay tools to help you with forming, surface decoration and firing. Plus, it has a comprehensive directory of manufacturers and suppliers that provide ceramic equipment, raw materials, clay tools and ceramic supplies.
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January 4, 2010
Today we are launching another cool free gift: Ceramic Carving Tool Techniques: Bringing the Ceramic Surface to Life. This one is all about carving into clay and the best tools and techniques for doing so. In today's post, an excerpt from our new download, potter Ann Ruel gives us the ins and outs of carving low relief designs into wet clay.
August 12, 2009
Today, Robin Hopper draws from his many years of experience to give advice on the best carving and trimming tools for pottery and ceramic art.
June 26, 2009
In today's video clip, which is excerpted from his DVD Making Marks (a video adaptation of his popular book), Robin Hopper demonstrates some great fluting, sgraffito and wax resist painting techniques.
February 11, 2008
Today Ellen Kong shares a tip she developed after attending a sgraffito workshop. Using cheap and readily available materials, she came up with a way to ease finger and hand strain from intricate carving.
