Smooth Wooden Paddle Board

This 33cm Long by 5cm Wide wooden paddle is an inexpensive wood tool designed to shape clay leaving a smooth texture behind. The use of a paddle in ceramics is a common way for potters to alter wheel-thrown forms once they are leather-hard. Paddles are often used in handbuilding as well, and allow you to create even walls paddle smooth coil built forms. Paddling involves the gentle patting of a leather hard ware with a paddle. In addition to shaping, paddling also aids in compression of clay at the pot’s surface, which adds strength and stability to the piece.

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