POTTERY TOOLS
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Your tools can be cleaned using water and a wet sponge. Dry before using. Do not submerge under water.
Heat Warning! Our tools are heat sensitive and should not be used with a heat gun or left in a hot car. High heat conditions will melt your tools.
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We recommend that you use a barrier between your clay and drape form. Fresh clay will stick if put on directly. My favorite material to use is thin plastic garbage bags as this is typically an abundant resource in most studios. Other barrier options include cornstarch, pantyhose/nylons, thin cotton fabric and Saran Wrap/cling film.
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Our Pottery Pucks are a double sided drape form designed to be used with clay. One tool with two different forms on top and bottom for creating nesting dinnerware sets.
Pottery puck is a term we created. Originally inspired by our very first drape form the classic. The 4” classic looks very similar to a puck.
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Our drape forms are 3D printing using PLA+. Using PLA+ plastic makes them extremely durable, easy to clean and light weight.
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If your drape form ends up with a scuff or scratch you can easily sand it smooth again. Wet sand the area starting with 80 grit working your way up to 400 grit until smooth.
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Our drape forms are extremely durable, easy to keep clean, light weight and made for heavy studio use.
Durability is an important quality to us when designing our tools. Unlike plaster and MDF drape forms we wanted ours to withstand being dropped.
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We do not recommend leaving your clay on any drape from overnight. Most clay will dry to quickly, shrink and crack ruining your piece.
If double wrapped tightly in plastic it might survive.
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We recommend using pull tabs made from painters tap. Place the put taps in ideal locations on your drape form. The tabs make it easier to remove your drape form from your piece.
This is especially helpful when making deep bowls or planters using our drape forms.
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Yes we do! You can reach us anytime via our contact page to discuss your custom tools.
DOMES
These fun herb stamps are 3/4” font size with letter depth of 4 millimeters for deep clear impressions. The extra depth of the letters allow for both shallow and deep impressions depending on your style and needs. These stamps were designed to make modern ceramic herb markers & labels for gardening but can be used however you want! The 3/4" size stamp is perfect for making larger 3/4"-1" wide herb markers. These herb stamps were designed to be used directly with our large garden marker clay cutter. Other projects include herb labels for starting seeds indoors or stamping herb names onto planters.
All of our stamps are printed to order to ensure superior quality prints. Each stamp has the herb name printed into the top of the handle for easy identification and quick stamp orientation. No need to flip stamps over and read everything backwards trying to decipher each name.
Sizes of the Stamps- Large 3/4" Font Size
Approximate lengths- Basil is 1 3/8”, Rosemary is 2 3/4”, Lemon Balm is 3 1/2”
Large 3/4" Font Size
Material- 3D printed using strong PLA plastic. These stamps are a high quality hand tool designed by a potter for potters. These stamps are made to be durable for continual use, they are light weight and have clear stamping detail.
Surfaces- Our stamps can be used on a wide variety of surface materials. Such as clay, polymer clay, fondant, and soaps. Using stamps can greatly enhance your work by adding interesting textures and the differing depths. This texture creates perfect channels and valleys to collect glaze.
Care Instructions - wipe with dampe sponge or wash directly in water. If needed use a soft bristle brush to clean debris out of stamp. Gently pat dray and allow to air dry for 30 minutes before attempting to use.
Warning - SENSITIVE TO HIGH HEAT. **Do not leave in a hot car or hot pottery shed. Will warp under high temperatures. Not recommended to use with a heat gun.
Shipping is 1-2 weeks. All pottery tools are made to order to ensure we are providing premium quality tools. 3D Printing in small batches helps reduce waste, limits overstocking and frees up space in our small home studio.
HERBS
Basil
Bay Leaf
Bergamot
Calendula
Cannabis
Catnip
Chamomile
Chervil
Chives
Cilantro
Coriander
Curry
Dill
Fennel
Garlic
Ginger
Green onions
Lavender
Lemon balm
Lemon thyme
lemon verbena
Lemongrass
Marjoram
Mint
Mustard
Nasturtium
Onion
Oregano
Parsley
Peppermint
Rosemary
Safflower
Sage
Savory
Spearmint
Stevia
Tarragon
Thyme
Turmeric
ALL POTTERY TOOLS ARE MADE TO ORDER
All pottery tools are made to order to ensure we are providing premium quality tools. 3D Printing in small batches helps reduce waste, limits overstocking and frees up space in our small home studio.
Stamp cases and all drape forms are hand sanded, leaving a smooth finish reducing layer lines.
Shipping Time 1-2 Weeks
Tool Videos
Pottery tool tutorial videos coming Soon…
Nesting Dinnerware Sets
Rainbow Nesting Mixing Bowls
Mug Drape Forms
Garden Markers
Egg Cartons
Pet Bowls