Tool – Medium 4” Bear Foot #13 with Round and Wave ends
- Bear Foot #13-4” with Rounded and Wave ends - The additional length allows you to make marks on larger pieces such as a vase, using the long edge. Use it as a larger version of the P-3” Paisley tool in the original Texture Tool Kit
- Rounded end is another curve option, roughly a size in between the two ends of the original P-3” Paisley tool. Use it for larger feathering, rooftiles or scales.
- Wave end makes flowing repetitive marks for the “dragon flower” pattern. Use it like the concave edge of the SC-3” Straight Curve tool, but with a curve. The wavy end is great for accenting a previous mark to squish the marks together.
This is one of my most used tools to start patterns on mugs for the leaves of the floral or dragon flower patterns or establishing the beginnings of an art nouveau pattern.
Comes with a Tips and Techniques sheet including images of sample patterns to get you started.
Need instructions on “Pushing the Clay”? Check out these videos available for purchase:
- Purchase a 30+ minute Video - Introduction to “Pushing the Clay” Texture Tool Kit to guide you through the using the 4 original tools and texturing options for "pushing the clay" 4-piece starter tool kit.
- Join me to learn my signature technique “Pushing the Clay” in this recording of a previously LIVE broadcast 4-hour virtual workshop in two 2-hour sessions hosted by @jessicaputnamphillips and @clayshare. Available at ClayShare.com. I show you my "pushing the clay" technique with my specialty tools as well as objects around your studio. I demonstrate a variety of patterns on bowls and cups and mugs. Handle demonstration and glaze discussion, too. Lots of informative Q&A.
- A 60-minute video is available for purchase through The Ceramic School, detailing use of the tools, demonstration of texturing a mug, attaching a handle and bonus information about glazing strategies for textured surfaces.
- ClayFlicks Webinar from Home series Episode 2. This 2-hour webinar shows demonstration of various patterns on several forms, including a larger vase, a bowl and a plate.
