Slab Mat For Ceramics

Every potter needs a surface to wedge clay on and there are many different types.

Slab mat for ceramics. Other possibilities are concrete granite masonite concrete board and hardibacker board. Slabmat is available in a variety of widths based on common slab roller sizes. However because it is smoother than canvas it does not leave a texture imprinted in the clay. For long slabs 23 on a slab roller use two full length sheets of slabmat with the clay sandwiched in between.

Slabmat is the smooth alternative to canvas for rolling out slabs of clay. The slabmat by herring designs is a non woven fabric that provides a smooth surface for working with clay. Depending on the pattern of the texture sheet impressions left in clay can appear either embossed or stamped allowing for endless possibilities in surface decorations. Slabmat is a proprietary non woven material used instead of canvas for slab rollers or rolling slabs with a rolling pin.

Slabmat is the smooth alternative to canvas for rolling out slabs of clay. The simplest wedging surface is a piece of canvas. Slabmat can also be used in combination with canvas to get one side textured and one smooth. The canvas side holds up to sharp knives and is great in a slab roller for creating a smooth surface.

Use as a handbuilding surface instead of covering your entire table in canvas. Place the canvas on the bottom for the clay rolling mat to absorb the most water. The uwedge canvas work mat. Here you will find slab mats handbuilding mats clay texture mats and tools we also carry many raw materials and us gypsum plasters used by metal ceramic and glass artists for mold making and various types of casting.

It cleans easily at the sink and is portable enough to take anywhere. If you can roll your clay on canvas you can roll your clay on slabmat. It is similar to canvas in that it is durable and will not stick to clay. Slabmat can also be used in combination with canvas to get one side textured and one smooth.

Slabmat is the hypoallergenic dust free alternative for your studio. The simplest application is on a flat wet slab of clay though because texture mats are flexible they can be used on curved surfaces such as wheel thrown forms as well. You can also easily customize the shape you need. Slabmat is a proprietary non woven material used instead of canvas for slab rollers or rolling slabs with a rolling pin.