Collection: Modelling & Sculpting Tools

{"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"We stock:"}]},{"type":"list","listType":"unordered","children":[{"type":"list-item","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Loop & Ribbon Tools","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" – Hollowing, shaping, trimming"}]},{"type":"list-item","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Wire & Cutting Tools","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" – Clean slicing, armatures"}]},{"type":"list-item","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Needle & Detail Tools","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" – Fine lines, textures"}]},{"type":"list-item","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Spatulas & Knives","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" – Smoothing, blending"}]},{"type":"list-item","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Rolling Pins & Texture Mats","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" – Even slabs, patterns"}]},{"type":"list-item","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Sculpting Sets","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" – Complete kits for all skill levels"}]}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Pair with our "},{"type":"text","value":"modelling clay","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":", "},{"type":"text","value":"gold leaf","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":", "},{"type":"text","value":"plaster of Paris","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":", and "},{"type":"text","value":"balsa wood","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" for full project support."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Shop "},{"type":"text","value":"clay sculpting tools","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" today at Art to Art with same day dispatch Australia-wide. Need more? We also stock artist paints, varnish, and paint brushes."}]},{"type":"heading","level":3,"children":[{"type":"text","value":"Clay Sculpting Tools FAQs"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"What do you need for clay modelling?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\nStart with "},{"type":"text","value":"clay","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":", a "},{"type":"text","value":"cutting tool","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" (wire or knife), and "},{"type":"text","value":"sculpting tools","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" for detail. Optional: "},{"type":"text","value":"paint","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":", varnish, and armature wire for support."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"What are clay loop tools used for?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n"},{"type":"text","value":"Loop tools","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" remove bulk clay, hollow forms, and create smooth curves — ideal for sculpting faces, bowls, or organic shapes in "},{"type":"text","value":"air dry","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" or "},{"type":"text","value":"polymer clay","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"What’s the difference between ribbon and wire tools?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n"},{"type":"text","value":"Ribbon tools","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" have flat, flexible blades for broad smoothing and blending. "},{"type":"text","value":"Wire tools","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" cut cleanly through soft clay — perfect for slicing, undercutting, and separating pieces."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Are sculpting tools safe for kids?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\nYes — brands like Mont Marte and Fimo Kids offer "},{"type":"text","value":"blunt","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":", "},{"type":"text","value":"plastic","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":", or "},{"type":"text","value":"rounded metal tools","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" with ergonomic grips. Always supervise younger artists."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Can I use metal tools with air dry clay?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\nYes — "},{"type":"text","value":"stainless steel tools","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" resist rust and work smoothly. Clean immediately after use to prevent clay residue buildup."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"How do I clean clay sculpting tools?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\nWipe with a damp cloth during use. After session: wash with "},{"type":"text","value":"warm soapy water","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":", dry thoroughly. For "},{"type":"text","value":"polymer clay","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":", use "},{"type":"text","value":"alcohol wipes","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" to remove residue before baking."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"What tools are best for polymer clay jewellery?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\nUse "},{"type":"text","value":"needle tools","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" for piercing, "},{"type":"text","value":"small loop tools","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" for shaping, "},{"type":"text","value":"texture sheets","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":", and "},{"type":"text","value":"clay blades","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" for clean cuts. Finish with liquid clay for bonding."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Do I need special tools for plaster sculpting?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\nYes — use "},{"type":"text","value":"strong loop tools","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":", "},{"type":"text","value":"rasps","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":", and "},{"type":"text","value":"chisels","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" for carving. Wear a mask — plaster dust is harmful. Seal finished work with spray varnish."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Can I sharpen clay sculpting tools?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\nYes — "},{"type":"text","value":"metal loop and ribbon tools","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" can be sharpened with a "},{"type":"text","value":"fine file","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" or "},{"type":"text","value":"whetstone","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":". Maintain edge for cleaner cuts and longer tool life."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"What’s the best tool for smoothing clay?","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\nUse a "},{"type":"text","value":"flexible rubber rib","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":", "},{"type":"text","value":"silicone shaper","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":", or "},{"type":"text","value":"damp sponge","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" for final smoothing. For "},{"type":"text","value":"polymer clay","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":", a "},{"type":"text","value":"finger","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" or "},{"type":"text","value":"soft cloth","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" with baby oil gives a glass-like finish before baking."}]}]}