The Tactile Path: Making and Using Tools in Clay

Projects

Project #1 - Forming and Shaping

Focus: Tools that shape or compress clay, define the profile, and aid in construction
Examples: Wiggle cut-off wires, ribs (wood and plastic), throwing sticks, paddles
Techniques / Process: wood cutting, sanding, 3D printing, epoxy putty

Project #2 - Impression and Surface

Focus: Tools designed to push clay into or through, or to leave a raised or recessed pattern, as well surfacing brushes for use with slips and glazes.
Examples: Texture rollers, bisque stamps, sprig molds, 3D printed extruder dies, custom brushes
Techniques / Process: 3D modeling & printing, clay carving, wood cutting, plaster molds, gluing, brushmaking

Makes:

3D Printed Texture Rollers

Bisqued stamps

Sprig molds

Press molds

3D printed extruder dies

Brush making

Project #3 - Cutting and Trimming

Focus: Tools to be used in cutting and trimming clay
Examples: Faceting / fluting tools, chattering tools, trimming tools, loop tools, carving knives
Techniques / Process: metal working, wood cutting

Makes:

Carving / Trimming tools