Kemper - Lace Draping Tool

Lace Draping Tool

Press slip-soaked lace onto clay forms with precision control

Curved steel blades navigate the compound curves of ceramic forms where flat tools falter. This Kemper lace draping tool presses slip-soaked fabric into recesses and around contours, maintaining even contact that prevents air pockets and ensures proper adhesion. The pointed tip reaches into tight corners and detail areas that broader tools can't access cleanly.

Beyond lace application, these blades excel at sgraffito cleanup, lifting away excess slip or underglaze from carved lines without disturbing adjacent surfaces. The curved profile matches the natural contours of thrown and sculpted forms, letting you work efficiently across rounded surfaces. Ceramicists working in encaustic also use these tools for wax manipulation, where the smooth steel moves heated medium without dragging or gouging.

The tool handles detailed surface work on greenware where control matters: refining carved details, removing slip from specific areas, or ensuring decorative fabric elements bond properly to three-dimensional forms. Simple steel construction cleans easily and maintains its edge through repeated use.

Ceramics

Ceramics Purchase Guide

Ceramic Materials

Earthenware - Low-fire ceramic fired at 1800-2100°F (cone 06-04). Porous and suitable for decorative pieces. Requires glazing for water resistance.

Stoneware - Mid-fire ceramic fired at 2200-2400°F (cone 6-10). Dense and durable, perfect for functional pottery and dinnerware.

Porcelain - High-fire ceramic fired at 2300-2600°F (cone 8-12). Translucent and extremely strong, ideal for fine art and delicate pieces.

Clay Bodies - Different formulations for specific applications including throwing, hand-building, and sculptural work.

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