129-Pc Pottery Slip Trailing Kit – Bottles, Needles & Funnels
Complete Pottery Slip Trailing & Glazing Kit – 129 Pieces
Take your ceramic artistry to the next level with this comprehensive 129-piece pottery tools set. Designed for both professional potters and creative hobbyists, this all-in-one kit includes everything you need for precise slip trailing, glazing, writing, painting, and decorative detailing on clay and ceramic surfaces.
What's Included
- 4 Squeeze Bottles – Available in 2 capacities (3 oz and 1 oz) to suit a variety of project scales
- 40 Replacement Needles – 8 sizes (14G to 21G), 5 of each size, for precision control across every detail level
- 5 Filling Funnels – Prevent spills and make quick, clean refills a breeze
- ~80 Cleaning Pins – Keep needles clear and clog-free for uninterrupted, smooth flow
Key Features
- Quality Rubber Bottles: Soft, lightweight, and durable — won't easily deform or fade with repeated use
- Easy-Squeeze Design: Silicone bodies compress effortlessly for smooth, controlled application of slips, glazes, and underglazes
- Leak-Resistant Metal Connectors: Secure needle attachment minimizes drips and ensures consistent output
- 8 Needle Gauges (14G–21G): Tailor your line width and flow rate to every design — fine details to bold strokes
- Included Cleaning Pins: Simply insert a pin to clear any needle blockage and restore flow instantly; note — use larger needles with thicker, more viscous liquids
- Versatile Use: Perfect for slip trailing, sgraffito detailing, glaze painting, underglaze writing, and ceramic decoration
Specifications
- Material: Metal & Rubber
- Bottle Capacities: 1 oz and 3 oz
- Needle Sizes: 14G, 15G, 16G, 17G, 18G, 19G, 20G, 21G
- Total Pieces: 129
- Country of Origin: Made in China
Note: Due to lighting and display variations, colors may appear slightly different from the actual product. Measurement tolerance is ±1–3 cm.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What types of liquids can I use with the pottery slip trailing bottles and needles?
A: These precision tip applicator bottles work best with fluid slips, underglazes, liquid glazes, and thinned ceramic colorants. For thicker or more viscous liquids, use the larger gauge needles (14G–16G) to ensure smooth, uninterrupted flow. Avoid using very thick materials with the smallest needles (20G–21G) to prevent clogging.
Q: How do I clean and maintain the replacement needles?
A: The kit includes a box of approximately 80 cleaning pins designed specifically to clear blockages from the metal needles. Simply insert the appropriate pin into a clogged needle tip to restore flow. After each session, flush the bottles and needles with clean water to keep them in top condition for repeated use.
Q: Is this pottery tools kit suitable for beginners?
A: Absolutely! The 129-piece set is designed for both beginners and experienced potters. The easy-squeeze silicone bottles, intuitive filling funnels, and multiple needle gauges make it straightforward for hobbyists to achieve professional-looking slip trailing and glazing results right from the start.
Q: How many needle sizes are included, and what are they used for?
A: The kit includes 40 replacement needles across 8 sizes (14G to 21G), with 5 needles per size. Larger gauges (14G–16G) are ideal for broader lines and thicker materials, while smaller gauges (17G–21G) allow for fine, intricate detailing, decorative writing, and precise pattern work on ceramic surfaces.