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Modelling and Fine Art Tools

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Modelling tools are used to shape filler, plaster, clay and modelling pastes, and to finish decorations and repairs. They are used by restorers, decorators, plasterers and anyone working in the fine arts.

What you will find in the collection

  • Wire loop tools: with a metal wire loop, for hollowing out, removing and shaping the material.
  • Modelling spatulas: double-ended tools of different shapes, for spreading, modelling and finishing.
  • Wire tools for detail work.
  • Modelling pastes, such as DAS white paste, which hardens in air.

How to choose

The shape of the tip makes the difference: wide blades for spreading and levelling, fine tips and wire loops for details and incisions. It is worth keeping several tools of different shapes, because the same job often needs two or three. For materials such as filler and plaster, choose metal tools, which are easier to clean at the end of the job.

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Frequently asked questions: Modelling and Fine Art Tools
What are modelling tools used for?

Modelling tools are used to shape stucco, plaster, clay and modelling pastes, and to finish decorations and repairs. A spatula is used to spread the material, while a wire loop tool is used to carve or remove it. They are used by restorers, decorators, stucco plasterers and people working in the fine arts.

Which tip shape should I choose for my work?

The shape of the tip determines the mark you leave on the material. The collection includes double-ended tools with different shapes, such as the Pavan 723 and 704, double-ended spatulas with leaf and square ends such as the 703, and wire loop tools such as the 790. For fine lines choose a narrow tip, for wide surfaces a flat spatula.

What is the difference between a wire loop tool, a wooden modelling stick and a spatula?

The wire loop tool has a ring of metal wire for carving and shaping the material. The wooden modelling stick, such as the Pavan 780, is used to shape without marking the surface too much. The spatula spreads and finishes, while the palette knife is used to pick up and mix. Choose the tool according to the softness of the material.

Which modelling paste should I choose and how do I work it?

DAS white paste is an air-hardening modelling paste that needs no oven. It is worked by hand or with tools and left to dry on a flat surface, away from draughts. Hardening takes the time stated on the pack, so plan your work in advance.

Which paints and watercolours are available, and what are they used for?

The collection includes Giotto tempera paints in packs of 7 and Giotto watercolours in 24 colours. They are used to decorate, paint or colour models and sketches before the final finish. For decorations on plaster or clay, check with the manufacturer that the paint is compatible with the base material.

Who uses these tools and for what jobs?

They are used by restorers, decorators, stucco plasterers, sculptors and fine arts students. They are used for work on stucco, reliefs, models and sketches, as well as for repairing small plaster parts. Anyone working on valuable pieces should consult a restorer before intervening.

How do I clean and store modelling tools?

Clean spatulas and tools immediately after use, removing residual material before it dries. Wooden parts, such as the 780 stick, should be dried without soaking them for long. Store the tools in a container, with the tips protected, so as not to damage them and to find them easily.