Pottery Sculpting Tools #8 – 18 Clay Handbuilding Tools

18 functional tool types for clay and clay-like modelling materials. This standalone Set #8 contains only the new tools: 20 STL files, an overview and 18 individual previews. Three slab-rail sizes count as one tool type. Millimetres; import at 100%. TOOLS 01 Slab rolling rails, 150 x 12 mm, heights 3/5/7 mm; print two identical rails. 02 Eight-tooth scoring paddle. 03 Four-corner rib with nominal R2/R4/R8/R12 radii. 04 Tapered slip spatula. 05 Blunt plastic clay knife, approximately 1.2 mm at the leading tip. 06 Ball joint smoother R3/R5. 07 Double-ended leaf/lancet spatula. 08 Dot stylus, nominal 3 and 5 mm ball diameters. 09 V-profile rib, 60/90/120 degree notches. 10 U-profile rib R3/R5/R8. 11 Coil diameter gauge, nominal 6/8/10/12 mm openings. 12 Slab thickness gauge, nominal 3/5/7/10 mm open slots. 13 Handle profile template: 12x6 oval, 10x5 rounded rectangle, 8x8 rounded square. 14 90-degree corner smoother, 70 mm working length. 15 Straight 100 mm compression rib. 16 Rim compression fork, nominal 4 mm slot. 17 Wire-cutter grip; print twice, supply wire and secure fixing separately. 18 Nominal 45-degree mitre guide, 90 mm working length. Applications and German instructions are included in README_SET8_DE.md. Numbered previews match catalog.json. FDM / 0.4 MM NOZZLE 0.20 mm layers, 4 walls, 5 top/bottom layers. PETG for working tools or PLA for shape trials. Small heads, gauges and wire grips: 100% infill; larger grips: 40–50% gyroid as a starting point. Use calibrated filament temperatures. Types 06 and 08 require local supports as supplied. The other 16 types normally print on a broad flat face without supports; inspect lower bevels and holes in your slicer. RESIN Tough/durable engineering resin; 0.05 mm starting layers with calibrated manufacturer exposure. Initially tilt broad faces about 25–40 degrees, check islands, support non-working faces, print solid. Wash and fully cure according to resin instructions. USE AND DIMENSIONS Gauge openings, rail heights and radii are nominal CAD sizes. Check finished prints with a caliper/reference piece. Small edge easing affects outer-face transitions. Gauges are for checking, not pressure extrusion. Smooth working edges and remove burrs/support marks. Fine stylus necks need light pressure. Verify the wire fixing and grip before use. For clay and clay-like modelling materials, not fired ceramics or prying. Not food-contact certified. The separate complete collection remains at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7433087 . CC BY-NC-SA 4.0. Material/orientation references: https://help.prusa3d.com/article/petg_2059 and https://formlabs.com/support/Model-Orientation/