Tube Maker for Metal Clay | Professional Hinge & Setting Tool Creating perfectly uniform, seamless tubes by hand is one of the most frustrating challenges in metal clay bench work. A single uneven press can ruin a hinge alignment or spoil a custom stone setting. The Tube Maker eliminates the guesswork, allowing you to shape flawlessly consistent hollow tubes with minimal effort. Whether you are engineering complex mechanical hinges or building sturdy brooch settings, this indispensable studio tool delivers professional precision every single time. Why You’ll Love It Flawless Consistency: Extrude identical small tubes effortlessly, ensuring your moving parts and structural joints align perfectly. Reduces Hand Fatigue: Designed to minimize physical strain, making it easier to shape delicate clay components even during long studio sessions. Perfect for Hinges & Brooches: Specifically engineered to create the precise hollow diameters needed for mechanical jewelry hinges and secure brooch findings. Speeds Up Production: Replicate components in minutes rather than shaping, measuring, and correcting by hand. How It Works 1.Prep & Load: Place your conditioned metal clay into the channel of the tool alongside the included brass rod. 2.Shape & Form: Compress the tool gently to mold the clay seamlessly around the brass rod. 3.De-mold with Care: Carefully remove the newly formed tube while it is still on the brass rod to prevent collapsing the hollow center. 4.Dry & Refine: Place the rod with your clay tube onto your preferred drying surface. Once fully dry, slide the tube off the rod, refine the edges, and integrate it into your masterpiece. 1.Prep & Load:Step 1.Place your conditioned metal clay into the channel of the tool alongside the included brass rod. 2.Shape & Form:Step 2.Compress the tool gently to mold the clay seamlessly around the brass rod. 3.De-mold with Care:Step 3.Carefully remove the newly formed tube while it is still on the brass rod to prevent collapsing the hollow center. 4.Dry & Refine:Step 4.Place the rod with your clay tube onto your preferred drying surface. Once fully dry, slide the tube off the rod, refine the edges, and integrate it into your masterpiece. Studio Care & Important Information Crucial Drying Warning: DO NOT place the Tube Maker tool directly into a dehydrator or onto a hot plate. High heat will warp and permanently damage the tool. Always remove the clay tube on the brass rod first, then place the rod/clay into your drying equipment. Cleaning: Keep your tool in peak condition by washing it immediately after use with warm water and mild dish soap. Ensure it is completely dry before storing. Technical Specifications Feature Details Product Name Tube Maker Application .999 Silver, Sterling, and Base Metal Clays Primary Uses Jewelry Hinges, Brooch Settings Included Components Tube Maker Jig, Precision Brass Rod Transform Your Jewelry Engineering Stop fighting with uneven clay and collapsed tubes. Add the Tube Maker to your studio toolkit today and start creating flawless, professional-grade hinges and settings with total confidence.
