Do your clay pieces sometimes have bubbles or an uneven back? And what you really want is for them to look flat, smooth, and flawless. Here’s how I do it: I use my Hand Floater for Clay Place your piece on a ceramic tile Put parchment paper or a regular sheet of paper on top Glide the tool over it: • First, from the center to the sides topush out the air • Then, from top to bottom to level it When you lift the paper: Bubbles disappear Your clay sticks to the tile You get a smooth back on your pieces: no more bubbles or uneven spots Why use the Burnishing Tool for Clay instead of a roller? Roller: stretches the clay, thins it, and often leaves uneven thickness Burnishing Tool: presses, joins, and levels without deforming your piece Pros of the roller: great for stretching large clay sheets Cons of the roller: can leave irregularities Pros of the Burnishing Tool: removes bubbles, joins layers, and evens out the clay Cons of the Burnishing Tool: doesn’t stretch the clay ln short: the roller shapes, but the Burnishing Tool for Clay keeps your clay smooth and bubble-free.
