Hole Cutters are probably my most
used tool. I used to use bamboo skewers for
making holes in beads and pendants, and
still do sometimes...but if the clay has started to dry out a little, it can crack when using
a skewer as you’re not removing the clay
when making a hole, more pushing it out of
the way. This tool is 1.5mm on one end and
3mm on the other end...so great for beads
and pendants! I also have the Kemper circle
cutters for doing larger hole pendants!
Pencils & Straws are great for add-
ing texture. I have a gazillion different size
straws as they give you a nice clean ring
imprint...great for adding texture or a frame
around a pendant hole. Pencils and pens
are also good for getting into little corners
such as eye sockets and for adding dotty
textures. The end of a plain old bic biro also
has a fabulous texture!
Files & Debit Cards are great for add-
ing different thicknesses of straight lines.
Some diamond files also have graduated
sides going from thick to thin! Fabulous!
Debit cards are great for rolling lines around
a bead or for getting the lines in pumpkin/
melon beads!
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