Matt_S Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 I vaguely remember seeing a tool that can be used to evenly roll clay into various small sizes (used to simulate curved tubing), but I cannot for the life of me recall what it was called or where I saw it. Does the description ring a bell for anyone here? Or have I just been sniffing too much Tenax? :P Matt B) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dsahling Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 milliput? your hands? a table and a heavy flat book? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Budzik Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 You might be thinking of a brayer. They are made from various materials from wood to rubber. Paul https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKH764dBYdo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JackMan Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Mr. Clay Roller Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gregax Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 (edited) Piece of glass and some talcum powder... Edited February 1, 2016 by gregax Quote Link to post Share on other sites
niart17 Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 I think he's talking about something to roll out "worms" or sticks of clay evenly, not to roll in to a flat sheet. I don't know if such a tool exist but I would be interested in one as well if it does. What I currently do when I need an even diameter is to roll out traditionally between my palms trying to get it as consistent as possible and then roll on a flat surface. Then I'll take it and pass it through a draftman's circle template. It's not perfect because it stretches some when you gently pull it through, but it keeps it a little more round. If you find anything let me know! Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt_S Posted February 5, 2016 Author Share Posted February 5, 2016 I think he's talking about something to roll out "worms" or sticks of clay evenly, not to roll in to a flat sheet. I don't know if such a tool exist but I would be interested in one as well if it does. What I currently do when I need an even diameter is to roll out traditionally between my palms trying to get it as consistent as possible and then roll on a flat surface. Then I'll take it and pass it through a draftman's circle template. It's not perfect because it stretches some when you gently pull it through, but it keeps it a little more round. If you find anything let me know! Bill What Bill said. So far, no luck. Matt B) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
markiii Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Something like this?http://m.banggood.com/Rotary-Crowded-Mud-Gun-Baked-Clay-Sculpture-Modeling-Tools-p-953321.html? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gregax Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 ok, i will repeat.... take a blob of milliput and make a roll out of it. Then sprinkle some talcum powder on the level survace (cuting mat) then place the piece of glass (4 by 4 inches is what i use )on top of the milliput and roll it with a piece of glass. You will end up with perfect roll of milliput. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
niart17 Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 ok, i will repeat.... take a blob of milliput and make a roll out of it. Then sprinkle some talcum powder on the level survace (cuting mat) then place the piece of glass (4 by 4 inches is what i use )on top of the milliput and roll it with a piece of glass. You will end up with perfect roll of milliput. I've done this and yes, it does work to a degree. But if you want it to be perfectly cylindrical with an even diameter across the whole roll it's darn near impossible. You'd have to keep the glass perfectly parrallel to the surface and not rock left or right at all. Not saying it's impossible but not easy. I guess you could tape a level to the top of the glass to help guide you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MoFo Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Evergreen styrene strip spacers between the glass and flat surface to set the diameter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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