Needle and Sgraffito Tools

Capable of producing extremely sensitive lines, these etching needles and scribes taper to fine points and are intended for use on grounded plates. They can be resharpened.

The easy, economical way to create many hole sizes with one tool! Each notch represents diameters from 1/16" to 3/4". Made of high quality steel, with a secure-grip textured aluminum handle. 6-3/4" (171 mm) long.

The Kemper Clean Up Tool is used to clean up slip-cast greenware by removing imperfections such as seam lines and mold marks. Use it to enhance and sharpen cast-in details, and for sgrafitto. The tool has two blades, one curved and one flat. Measures 6-1/2" long.

For sgraffito, embossing, and tole painting. Use with polymer clay for drawing smooth lines and decorations before baking. Ball ends of stainless steel, set in hardwood handle.

The Kemper Scratch and Lift Duster has a soft, oval brush for dusting, removing loose clay particles, and restoring fine details to greenware before firing, and a spring steel knife for adding and lifting fine details. Also excellent for sgraffito. Hardwood handle. 6-5/8" long.

Kemper's Straight Needle is ideal for sgraffito and delicate lace decoration. Wooden handle.

Smooth variations of line width can be made within a single stroke. Add impressions and decorations to clay pieces before baking. Wire loops on each end. Hardwood handle.

Designed to combine the two tools most commonly used when throwing ceramic pots, bowls, and other pieces, the Mudtools Mudshark combines a needle tool and fettling knife. It folds away when not in use. Measures 8" x 0.88".

For cutting heavy clay strips or designs in clay, making holes, or piercing the first primary hole in beads. Large, sharp needle is firmly set in aluminum handle.

For sgraffito, detailing, finishing, etc. Two working ends are mounted on lacquered hardwood handles with brass ferrules.

These etching needles have sharp, extra-fine metal tips and 7" wood handles. Use the tools for etching, engraving, and other artistic pursuits. Choose a Broad, Medium, or Small point.

Xiem Studio Needle Tools are made from a solid piece of surgical stainless steel for sharpness and longevity, set in faceted, rubber, non-roll handles. Stoneware Needle Tool is for use with coarse clay. Porcelain Needle Tool is for delicate cuts on fine porcelain. Handle color may vary.

The Xiem Sgrafitto and Detailing Set offers 14 of the most practical and versatile tools for sgrafitto and detailing. Every double-ended tool is made from high-grade stainless steel, with two precise cutting edges and rubber handles for a comfortable, secure grip. Set of seven tools.