The Clay Mat - Centimeters
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The Clay Mat™ is a flexible, non-stick, waterproof mat made specifically for working with clay. Your clay will not stick to its canvas-like surface, and moisture or dust from the clay won’t transfer to your work table thanks to the unique waterproof backing.
It also offers a printed measuring grid that includes circles and angles to help ceramic hand builders make precise, controlled cuts easily — and roll smooth slabs.
The mat is washable, wrinkle-proof, and shrink-proof.
The Clay Mat™ is an absolute must-have for the amateur or professional ceramic artist. I developed this product after 30 years of working with clay, and I am so excited to share it with my fellow potters.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Non-stick, wrinkle-proof canvas-like surface stays flat so your clay stays smooth throughout rolling and hand building.
- Waterproof backing protects your tables.
- 36 inches long x 27 inches wide.
- Printed with a 1-inch grid, 1/8-inch markings, 25°, 45°, and 65° angle lines, and five sizes of circle markings. All numbers are printed outside of the grid area, so they are always visible.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
- After using, remove loose clay from the mat.
- Wipe off stuck-on clay with a sponge soaked in clean water.
- Use the sponge to mop up the dirty water and wring it out into a bowl.
- Repeat steps 2 and 3 as needed.
- Let dry.
- Wash especially thoroughly if you intend to use the mat with both red and white clay — or buy two mats, one for each colour.
- For easy storage, once The Clay Mat™ is dry, store it in the tube it was shipped in.
WARNINGS
DO NOT tumble dry.
DO NOT wash in the sink or the washing machine as clay can clog drains.
DO NOT use with utility knives or sharp knives as they could damage the mat.
Note that the measurements depicted on the mat may be off by up to ~1/8 of an inch.
I bought these for my high school ceramics class to use rather than the big heavy clumsy boards we have been using. They are a bit harder to clean than I expected and the backing stays wet longer than I thought. This is also due to the fact that we have to stack them up after class because of lack of space. They due seem to keep clay dust off the tabletops and they definitely take up less space than the boards we have been using. The clay does not stick to them and they do not move and wrinkle like loose canvas would.
