A great way to texture clay is by using textured surfaces and stamps and this is a quick guide to show how its done. I made these clay roll...

stamps for polymer clay, stamps for clay, SET OF 3, textural roller, ceramic tools, bisque texture stamp, handcarved stamp, roller stamps These stamps were handmade by myself here in my Italy studio. They are made from a white stoneware clay that has been bisque fired so the clay is still porous. The stamps vary widely in form and shape as well as intricacy and design; some are quite detailed and others simpler in design, but they all make great textures and patterns! You can use these stamps to create amazing decorations on your clay creations, for cake design, home made soaps, home made candles, polymer clay creations and more! ---------ready to ship Every single stamp is different and one of a kind, so you will have something special for your craftworks. Be creative! They are very useful in many materials. You will receive a set of 3 different stamps. Since every stamp is one of a kind You will receive a good variety, so no two sets are the same. This guarantees that no one will receive the exact same stamps as anyone else, and that if you return to purchase more from me in the future, you can get something different and new. You can use them over and over and just wash them in warm water after use. CAUTION: do not throw down, use soft surfaces for storage of stamps. -----PLEASE NOTE------These stamps are not the exact stamps that you will receive,I am continually making new stamps and adding new designs to my inventory. Some of the stamps you will receive may look like these, many will not. But they will be awesome anyway. https://www.facebook.com/bottegakrua/ SHIPPING: I ship by economy mail in a rigid and safe box so that the piece will not damaged with a lot of paper and bubble wrap. Tracking number is provided. If your country is not among those listed in the shipping costs ask me. Read my shipping policies: https://www.etsy.com/your/shops/BottegaKrua/policies If you have any question contact me. view my other items here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BottegaKrua?ref=l2-shopheader-name

A great way to texture clay is by using textured surfaces and stamps and this is a quick guide to show how its done. I made these clay rollers and stamps a few weeks ago at school for the pupils to use with their clay projects (in particular with the clay aboriginal art masks they have been making.) But more to come about those in a future blog.   Roll soft clay into balls approx size of a nectarine.  Push down with palms of your hand to flatten the sides of the clay ball. Roll the clay on a smooth flat surface to create a soft even edge all round. Make about six to start with so that you have a few to texture in different ways. Find objects that you think will create an interesting pattern in the clay (try them out on seperate clay before deciding which to use) I have used the ends of pencils, credit card,print blocks,string,lace ect... Start to imprint the objects around the clay roller, ensuring even markings and care taken not to distort the clay roller which will still be pliable, it may take a few goes to make the rollers you wish to keep. The oddest of objects may appear dull and uninteresting but once an impression in clay is made may appear to look really good, experimenting with different objects is key.  Here are some of the rollers just after making them, they will shrink whilst drying and once again if fired. Firing is nessesary if using these rollers onto wet clay but can be used at bone dry stage for polymer clay projects and if a kiln is'nt available.     These stamps are made in the stame way but they are formed like little mushrooms instead of rollers and the surface is flattened and imprinted with objects in the same way. Here is an example of what they looked like rolled onto slabs of wet clay.     The finished rollers and stamps fired in a kiln. This tutorial can also be viewed on the Folksy Making guide where it may be printed off in step by step stages.   

Tutorial on how to make them: littlebrickhouseclayworks.blogspot.com

A great way to texture clay is by using textured surfaces and stamps and this is a quick guide to show how its done. I made these clay rollers and stamps a few weeks ago at school for the pupils to use with their clay projects (in particular with the clay aboriginal art masks they have been making.) But more to come about those in a future blog.   Roll soft clay into balls approx size of a nectarine.  Push down with palms of your hand to flatten the sides of the clay ball. Roll the clay on a smooth flat surface to create a soft even edge all round. Make about six to start with so that you have a few to texture in different ways. Find objects that you think will create an interesting pattern in the clay (try them out on seperate clay before deciding which to use) I have used the ends of pencils, credit card,print blocks,string,lace ect... Start to imprint the objects around the clay roller, ensuring even markings and care taken not to distort the clay roller which will still be pliable, it may take a few goes to make the rollers you wish to keep. The oddest of objects may appear dull and uninteresting but once an impression in clay is made may appear to look really good, experimenting with different objects is key.  Here are some of the rollers just after making them, they will shrink whilst drying and once again if fired. Firing is nessesary if using these rollers onto wet clay but can be used at bone dry stage for polymer clay projects and if a kiln is'nt available.     These stamps are made in the stame way but they are formed like little mushrooms instead of rollers and the surface is flattened and imprinted with objects in the same way. Here is an example of what they looked like rolled onto slabs of wet clay.     The finished rollers and stamps fired in a kiln. This tutorial can also be viewed on the Folksy Making guide where it may be printed off in step by step stages.   

Here are some of the stamps and rollers that I use to decorate my handbuilt pieces. Some of the longer rollers were extruded, and then carved. Most were cut from thick cylinders thown on the wheel. If you allow the cylinders to stiffen for a couple of hours, you can easily cut nice even sections with your off-the-hump cutting thread. Any clay will do - these are mostly my cone 10 salt clay, but others are lowfire clay. Stamps can be carved from prepared blocks of clay that are are just still dry enough to carve - don't try to make them with softer clay or your impressions will not be crisp. I bisque fire them when dry, and roll them by hand to make impressions. I've thought about making wood handles for them but is easy to use them by hand.

This easy-to-find graphic-arts tool makes textural design on fabric as simple as using a paint roller.

Clay Texture Tools' stamps give you an affordable way to decorate your clay. Size: 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter The Stamp is designed to create beautiful and crisp imprints on clay surfaces. The stamp is carved from reclaimed wood and finished with a food safe oil to ensure a lifetime of use. Clean with water and a soft brush.

Roll out, roll up, press on, and re-form countless original modeling dough creations inspired by you and your imagination! Featuring 8 exciting tools and 4 vibrant colors of modeling dough, this set invites kids to cut different shapes with zigzag and straight scissors, sculpt circles and triangles with pattern wheels, and mold adorable figures by turning over the covered tubs and pressing. Encourage creativity as well as color and pattern recognition with Cut, Sculpt & Roll!