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New Tools

Here's some of my recent tool acquisitions: brush by Jim Stockwell made with deer, groundhog & moose fur, 2 wooden tools by John Ferlazzo, and my good friend LeAnne Ash just sent me some Dirty Girl tools from Kentucky Mudworks in Lexington- a slab beveler, facet cutter and 3 ergonomic wire cutters made of extra thin wire which helps reduce "s,"-cracking under porcelain pieces that I don't trim.
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Scott Minugh said…
How does the wire help to prevent S-cracks?
January 11, 2010 at 4:24 PM
Marian Parkes said…
I picked up one of the short ergonomic wires at the pottery festival in Dillsboro a couple of months ago and I really like it. Emily, have you used the facet tool yet? I was thinking of getting the one with the wiggle wire. I'd be interested in hearing what you think of yours.

Marian P
January 11, 2010 at 10:32 PM
Clay Club said…
I think the thin gauge of the wire produces less friction, therefore preventing s-cracks.
Haven't tried the facet tool yet Marian.
January 12, 2010 at 9:57 AM
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