Diamondcore Koala XS handheld Clay extruder

Discover precision clay work with the R102 Koala XS Handheld Clay Extruder by DiamondCore® Tools. With its angled stainless-steel blade, it effortlessly sculpts clay into a smaller handle shape similar to a koala's head with two small ears on each side.

This extra-small extruder shape is similar to our R12 extruder shape.

DESCRIPTION

    Slices through a slab to make a shape with a middle "koala head" hump and two smaller "ear" humps on each side
    Angled, stainless-steel blade leaves clean edges and pulls through clay effortlessly
    4 3/8-inch (11 cm)-long hardwood handle
    Great for feet, handles, and more
    Adjustable-depth ski controls the thickness of the cut
    Thumb screw allows for easy ski adjustment
    Max approx. blade width 17 mm X height 17 mm
    Min approx. blade width 14 mm X height 14 mm
    Wood grain may vary

USES/BENEFITS

    Ideal for hand-builders and useful for throwers
    Consistent shape and adjustable thickness
    So easy to use; avoid all that pulling
    Works on a variety of clay types
    Always-sharp stainless-steel blade won’t rust or shatter
    A variety of basic and intricate shapes are available

CAUTIONS

    Not designed to be used with extremely wet or sticky clay
    Use all safety precautions
    Keep out of the reach of children

TIP

For best results, use these foot and handle-making tools when the clay is not extremely wet or sticky. The clay tool blade should be clean and dry. Ideally, pull the extrusion up and out as it is being formed or fold back the sides of the slab so the extrusion pops up and out.