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Post by storkart on Jan 26, 2007 19:35:56 GMT 12
(No, not from the red shed  I find it really hard to get some decent tools. So far I make do with knitting needles , dentist probes, and scewers I cut into the shapes I want, but when I go looking for tools in NZ, I seem to only see 2 ones (ie zig zag: 4 small tools, 2 brands - any good?). Has anyone seen any other great tools available in NZ? |
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Post by blue on Jan 26, 2007 20:22:03 GMT 12
any good French art stores near you? or any art stores at all?
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Post by kimmie on Jan 26, 2007 21:11:48 GMT 12
I am just really really new at this storkart and have been using pergamano tools, but read somewhere today that you should never use metal tools as it marks. I have found it does on light colours but ok on darker ones. Another thing I was reading is that if u find a shape of something that u like to use as a tool, (like a knitting needle) cut it down to size and make a polymer handle for it. Oh and I did see somewhere to use crochet hooks for a tool.
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Post by pollyclay on Jan 26, 2007 21:28:31 GMT 12
Yes Kimmie,...................... I do that too, Crochet hook and darning needles the big ones and make clay handles for them, Even have a look in the 42 shop tool section, Depends on what your doing, I use a lot of tools with my Miniature Cottage......
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Post by pollyclay on Jan 26, 2007 21:29:20 GMT 12
Oh and I have recently ordered a set of sculpting tool off Trade me .
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Post by sapphyre on Jan 27, 2007 7:39:09 GMT 12
I got plastic ones from ZZ...and they suck!! I'd like some good wooden ones.
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Post by kimmie on Jan 27, 2007 9:53:57 GMT 12
Handy to know the plastic ones are no good sapphyre. Actually I did pick up a cheap set at the redshed just for the cutter in it, but have also ended up using the wooden ones that come with it. Thought I would throw them away because they looked crappy but they arent too bad and the more I learn the better they are. (if that makes sense)($6)
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Post by pollyclay on Jan 27, 2007 9:58:33 GMT 12
Yes Kimmie,...................... I do that too, Crochet hook and darning needles the big ones and make clay handles for them, Even have a look in the 42 shop tool section, Depends on what your doing, I use a lot of tools with my Miniature Cottage...... Duhhhhhh That mean to Be $2 =Two doller Shop........... |
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Post by sapphyre on Jan 27, 2007 13:13:59 GMT 12
Yeah the plastic tools have a 'seam' on the flat smoothing part and it leaves marks on the clay.
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Post by blue on Jan 27, 2007 13:48:42 GMT 12
your fingernail file is your friend for tidying up tools.......spotlight has some tools to.......... and tm.........
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Post by vixtribe on Jan 27, 2007 21:01:21 GMT 12
I read the thing about metal tools too, I was surprised. I haven't noticed any problems, and I actually prefer them. They're easier to hold I find. But I have a wooden one with a rubber on the end, that's fantastic. I got it second hand of TM though.
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Post by storkart on Jan 27, 2007 21:19:05 GMT 12
Thanks ladies, it looks like TM is still the best option, and I willbe having a wee chat with my dentist I think. He might be having some probes and scoopy things etc which are no longer of use to him.
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Post by BLL on Jan 27, 2007 21:25:10 GMT 12
sounds like wood is the way to go? Can't wait to use my Clay Shaper again, so rubber must be good too. Blue, how do you use a fingernail file to tidy up tools? (not sure what you mean).
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Post by blue on Jan 28, 2007 10:09:11 GMT 12
hi lufflies hope your days been grand. still hot up here phewwwwwww........... you can file your tool ends with your metal fingernail file if they have any ruffies to smothe them down..... they dont recommend you use metal tools with polymer because it does dirty them after a while but...........BUT if you simpy give them a wipe before and after a session youll be ok........ its just the polymers from the clay do react with the metal and give the clay that dirty grey colouring in the parts youve been mooching around for a while but a clean lint free cloth does marvels to solve that... the dentists dont go threw many good tools i tried that ..but if he or any jewelers have any oldies grab them suckers with all your might .
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Post by storkart on Jan 29, 2007 18:16:04 GMT 12
The stainless steel tools are good as far as I have seen, and leave no residues in the DuKit. Probably more the case with iron tools.
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Post by polyclaynut on Feb 18, 2007 7:11:52 GMT 12
Hi folks
Here's what I advise clients if their looking for a good set of tools but don't want to layout for the expensive handmade one's available overseas.
Go to your local $2.00 shop or the chemist and get a set of cuticle stick (orange sticks) as they stand, one on its own is good for nails on fingers. But if you shape them yourself then you can build up your own set to suit. As every sculptor has their own tip and shape they prefer its actually difficult to find a good set of tools.
I'll see if I can find the set a friend made up for me and scan it so I can show you what I'm waffling on about.
The plastic ones I have are designed for kids to use the polymer.
I do have a couple of the handmade "sticks" that were recommended by June Goodenow but honestly at $25.00 a piece its a bit steep.
anyway off to make a pic so you can see what I mean and maybe that will help for the future.
Cheers Polyclaynut
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Post by sapphyre on Feb 18, 2007 8:41:02 GMT 12
Thanks for that polyclaynut...that would be great.
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Post by polyclaynut on Feb 18, 2007 8:52:33 GMT 12
Only problem is I spent 30 minutes searching the shop and the studio and I can't find them.......... oh so typical so as soon as I do I'll put them up.
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Post by blue on Feb 18, 2007 14:34:38 GMT 12
funny you should say that cause the other day i brought a pack of them orange sticks from the chemist. $3 for ten of the suckers and attached them with my sharpie every which shape...... not bad....... not bad at all...........they wont last to long the way i use things but still...... good enough for a start and.......... great value to find out which shapes you like most before forking out the dosh for bigger tools.
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Post by BLL on Feb 18, 2007 19:51:33 GMT 12
Aww nuts!! guess I got ripped off today then. bought a pack of 4 for $4.50. +5 makeup sponges for $6.50 ah well ...
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Post by pollyclay on Feb 18, 2007 20:34:01 GMT 12
Polyclaynut...........do you use thoes clay shapers....to smooth your sculptures ect...............The ones with like a rubber tip.........I am still looking for some ......  |
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Post by jodoll on Feb 18, 2007 20:36:20 GMT 12
Hi pollyclay ;D Are you meaning the "wipe out" tools? The ones you use for ceramics/dolls...
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Post by BLL on Feb 18, 2007 20:43:53 GMT 12
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Post by jodoll on Feb 18, 2007 23:12:14 GMT 12
Will have a look for you and get back with details tomorrow |
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Post by BLL on Feb 19, 2007 7:09:11 GMT 12
mwah.  |
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