{"product_id":"kemper-heavy-duty-potters-needle","title":"Heavy Duty Potter's Needle","description":"\u003cp\u003eClay responds to precision tools, and this needle delivers exactly that. Kemper mounts a thin steel needle in a hardwood handle that provides control during detailed trimwork, whether you're leveling freshly thrown rims, scoring surfaces for attachment, or piercing decorative patterns. The needle cuts cleanly through wet clay without dragging or distorting vessel walls, essential when trimming tops of cylinders, bowls, or enclosed forms where wobble would compromise symmetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat hardwood handle matters during extended throwing sessions. Comfortable grip reduces hand fatigue when you're trimming multiple pieces, while the handle's length keeps your hand clear of wet clay during delicate cuts. The needle's thinness creates minimal resistance as it passes through clay walls, particularly valuable on thin-walled pieces where heavier tools would cause deflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it for functional tasks, removing excess clay from rims, creating registration marks, testing wall thickness, and decorative work like sgraffito or pierced patterns. Every potter needs reliable needle tools; this one combines durability with the kind of straightforward design that performs consistently across techniques and clay bodies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kemper","offers":[{"title":"each","offer_id":47985888887013,"sku":"14710","price":3.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.texasart.mom\/products\/kemper-heavy-duty-potters-needle","provider":"Texas Art Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}