Bailey 5 - Test Tile - Clay Extrusion Die
Bailey 5 - Test Tile - Clay Extrusion Die
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This die extrudes a shape to test glazes.
The tile has several features that might be of interest during glaze testing. On one side, a section of ridges tests how a glaze breaks across surfaces. The opposite side is smooth to see how the glaze flows down a straight wall. There is room below the ridges for a small stamp. The base is stable to stand in a kiln, but narrow enough to hang the tile on a wall, if you poke a small hole at the top.
The die fits in Bailey 5" clay extruders.
Extrusion Dimensions: The tile is 2 3/4" tall and approximately 1/4" thick.
Die Dimensions: The die is 5" x 6" and 1/4" thick.
The low wall around the top of the die prevents clay from oozing out sideways, as sometimes happens with square extruders.
Materials
Materials
The die and cutter are 3D-printed using PLA filament. PLA is a plastic made from starch (not petrochemicals) and is compostable in industrial composters.
It is the same material used to make compostable eating utensils.
Care information
Care information
To clean, remove as much clay as possible. Let remaining clay dry completely. Soak in water and brush with soft-bristled brush. Not dishwasher safe.
Compatibility
Compatibility
LittleChip Tools is not affiliated with any extruder manufacturer. The dies are designed to be compatible with the extruders, but said compatibility is the responsibility of this store and not the extruder manufacturer. All trademarks and IP for the extruders and for the dies are the property of the respective companies.
Customer Reviews
Excellent fit for my extruder, perfect test tile size and shape with crisp, clean ridges and edges. Cleanup after extruding was amazingly easy. Extruded 25 lbs of three types of clay, one that is heavy on Grog, with no issues. Little to no clay waste like occurs with metal braces and dies normally sold with extruders. I will definitely buy other dies from Littlechip Tools and am considering asking Helen to design additional ones to replace two of my most used steel dies - her website says custom orders are possible. Love this die and highly recommend it!
