R2 Triangle Handheld Clay Extruder
R2 Triangle Handheld Clay Extruder
SKU:R2
With the R2 Triangle Handheld Clay Extruder you can quickly and easily make triangle shaped feet for slab-built ceramics pieces with consistent shapes and adjustable thickness. All of our R series Handheld Clay Extruders allow artists to quickly create clean and beautiful accents for ceramic pieces. Potters appreciate the tool’s variable-depth ski and our advanced blade technology. The R2 Triangle Handheld Clay Extruder is often used to produce feet for slab-built platters, dishes or plates, as well as handles for mugs, pitchers, and other vessels. Just slice it, cut it to length and attach it to your clay piece.
DESCRIPTION:
- Slices through a slab to make a triangle foot shape
- Angled, stainless-steel blade leaves clean edges and pulls through clay effortlessly
- 4 3/8-inch (11 cm)-long hardwood handle
- Great for feet, handles and more
- Adjustable-depth ski controls thickness of the cut
- Max approx. blade width 19 mm X max height 20 mm
- Min approx. blade width 17 mm X height 14 mm
- Wood grain may vary
USES/BENEFITS:
- Make feet for slab-built pieces
- Ideal for hand-builders and useful for throwers
- Consistent shape and adjustable thickness
- So easy to use; avoid all that pulling
- Works on a variety of clay types
- Always-sharp stainless-steel blade won’t rust or shatter
- A variety of basic and intricate shapes are available
CAUTIONS:
- Not designed to be used with extremely wet or sticky clay
- Use all safety precautions
- Keep out of the reach of children
TIP:
For best results, use these foot and handle-making tools when the clay is not extremely wet or sticky. The clay tool blade should be clean and dry. Ideally, pull the extrusion up and out as it is being formed, or fold back the sides of the slab, so the extrusion pops up and out.