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French for “false wood,” Faux Bois refers to artistically created imitation wood grain. These pieces look like they came directly from the forest, but they are carefully carved from clay and toned with layers of brown for a realistic wood look.

Deeply textured clay spheres create an interactive art experience when rolled into sand or onto clay slabs. Beginning with a simple ball of clay, then carve or texture deeply. Once fired, the ball can be used over and over again to create patterning in sand. Or, use the sphere as a beautiful clay patterning tool on soft slabs of clay.

Make a modern example of traditional Chinese “rice grain” porcelain. A pure white clay combined with a simple slab technique creates the base for a pierced porcelain vessel. With the use of various tools to add pattern and texture, and methods of piercing or puncturing the clay, the result is a beautiful version of an ancient technique.

Create simple tools that can be pressed into clay, used for embossing, texture rubbing or printmaking. Wonder-Cut Linoleum is 1/4" deep — providing plenty of depth for carving a variety of textures and dimensions and making incredibly detailed impressions.

Make your own tools for stamping image impressions, creating raised designs and adding textures to a variety of artworks. They can be pressed into clay prior to firing, polymer clay before baking and air-dry clay while still moist. Tools can also be used for creating patterns in metal foil or making texture rubbings on paper.

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