Clay Puzzling
is a technique developed to introduce artists to the creative possibilities of moist clay. The concept is to keep the process simple while allowing the creator to develop a successful final product. Puzzling was used in the term because the procedure combines pieces of clay to make the final object. Clay puzzling is a wonderful way for the beginner and experienced artists to create outstanding work.
Basics of Clay Puzzling
Clay puzzling can be done in a number of different ways. Solid puzzling is where you press pieces or slabs of clay into the mold, creating a solid clay surface with no openings. Pressing pieces of clay in the mold while leaving some random openings completes torn puzzling. Extruder puzzling combines the use of extruded (or rolled) coils of clay that are pressed into the mold for a very open look. Pressing pieces of moist clay into dry chunks of clay before placing them in the mold creates the textured look of chunky puzzling.
Suggested Materials for Clay Puzzling
Clay puzzling can be done with minimal materials. If you have clay, a towel and some form of surface or mold for creating the shape, you can begin. A kiln (or access to firing) and colors to finish the pieces are needed later in the process.
Bisque Puzzler Molds were designed specifically for clay puzzling techniques. They are two-part ceramic bisque shapes, used by pressing the clay into each half of the mold, putting the two parts together, reaching inside and connecting the clay where the mold parts meet. Once the clay is firm enough, the mold can be opened and the item can be removed. The porous surface of the bisque absorbs moisture from the clay. The molds can be reused almost indefinitely.
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Bisque Puzzler Moulds
Bisque Puzzler Molds are reusable two-part ceramic bisque moulds designed specifically for clay puzzling techniques. Each mold comes with a Velcro strap ready to use.
Set of three Pumpkin Puzzler Molds with straps and 3 pumpkin leaf forms. Large 16" H' Medium 13" H and Small 8" H. #BP305
Droplet Vase Puzzler Mold (8" High) #BP337
Small Ball Vase (5" High)
#BP343
Gourd Trio Mold - NEW #BP328 (Set of 3 moulds)
Gourd Trio Mold - #BP321 Large 8.5" x 7"
Gourd Trio Mold - #BP322 Medium 6" x 7"
Gourd Trio Mold - #BP323 Small - 6" x 5"
Large Globe Mold (7" Round)
#BP307
Medium Globe Mold (5" Round)
#BP308
Small Globe Mold (3.5" Round)
#BP309
Slender Vase Trio Set of 3 molds ... includes BP317 (8.5" High); BP318 (11" High); BP319 (13" High). #BP320
Slender Vase Trio BP317 (8.5" High)
Slender Vase Trio BP318 (11" High)
Slender Vase Trio BP319 (13" High)
Tall Slender Vase (14" H x 7" w)
#BP300
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Misc.Supplies
Industrial Hand Extruder w/4 Dies
#KI200
Perfect for extruding clay coils
Puzzling Press Tool
#PPT1
Pressing tool for puzzling. One end has a hard, wooden ball and the other end has a soft foam ball. Used to press clay inside moulds where you can't get a hand inside.
Sponge Stippler
#RD60
$2.49
Small Leaf Assortment
#LA100
Small Forma Leaf Assortment. Perfect for clay puzzling techniques. 1" to 5" assortment.
Large Leaf Assortment
#LA200
Large Leaf Assortment comes in a set of large reusable rubber leaves 6" to 12" sizes.
Low Fire Moist Clay
White 20 kg block $21.99
White 3.25 kg block $4.49
Red 20 kg block $21.99
Red 3.25 kg block $4.49
Stamping
Clear Choice Stamps from Royal Brush
Includes an assortment of 20 stamps. Each package $16.99
The Clear Choice Stamps can be used to make impressions in clay for stamping designs on bisque, paper or other canvas.
#CCS-004 Best Friends Stamps
#CCS-006 Leaf Decor Stamps
#CCS-012 Love You Stamps
#CCSB-SET1 Set of 3 Clear Choice Stamping Blocks
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