Ceramic Clay Slab Roller

They are made for those who are really serious about ceramic slab building.

Ceramic clay slab roller.

Clay slab rollers are more commonly used in artists and professional potters studios and schools. Adjustment in thickness is variable from 5mm to 30mm and is instantly made from a double crank located on either side of the machine. Slab rollers are easier to use than rolling out slabs with a rolling pin. Before you begin rolling make sure that the canvas lead is under the roller.

While rolling pins get the job done it s not nearly as good as clay slab rollers in creating consistently beautiful slabs. Model name retail our price. More diy slab roller tips. Set one dowel rod of the desired thickness of your slab on each side of the clay you are rolling out.

Find low prices today on clay slab rollers from brands like northstar shimpo ceramics and the popular slabmaster 30 inch slab roller. Another great way to make even slabs is to use a rolling pin and some dowel rods as thickness guides. Then spin the large wheel on the side of the table to move the roller over the clay. Slab roller dual drive these slab machines have two driven rollers which give consistency of compression on both sides of the clay ensuring accuracy of thickness throughout the slab.

Slab rollers allow for quick and efficient production of clay slabs used in handbuilding and sculpting and as additions to wheel thrown forms. You can turn the wheel back and forth so that the roller moves over the clay in both directions.