Slab Cutting
Polymer clay cutting guides for resting conditioned clay, holding cutters flat, and releasing shapes without wall drag.
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Rest the slab before the final cut.
Getting crisp edges from 3D-printed or metal cutters is all about slab prep and cutting pressure. These cutting guides suggest resting conditioned clay on a cold surface, holding cutters flat, and releasing shapes without wall drag to minimize sanding time later.
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