Founded in 1883 as Ettl Studios, Sculpture House is known around the world as the premier source for sculptor’s tools. Handcrafted tools for modeling, stone carving, woodcarving, ceramics, mold making and casting as well as a complete line of accessories for these five disciplines of sculpture are the hallmark of Sculpture House. Complete with two production locations and more than 50 master craftsmen combining over 200 years of experience, Sculpture House strives to assure you of the very finest and most complete collection of these tools worldwide.
* The No. 154 wax modeling tool was purposely designed for the delicate art of wax modeling. Hand forged from high carbon steel to give the sculptor the finest results, this tool is also made for working in clay as well as...
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* The Freedom Straight Encaustic Scraper, our largest scraper, is a stainless steel tool with a true straight edge for easy scraping and leveling of large works. The "Freedom" thumb pad, secured to the tool with a two-part...
* These imported Italian rasps are made for use in wood, stone, plaster, and metal. Complete set of 9 tools in a canvas roll includes... To view each tool separately click on the Item No. 1 R20, 1 R21, 1 R23, 1 R24, 1 R25,...
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* Prima Plastilina is a non-sulfur, all natural, professional grade modeling material. Medium consistency. Light tan in color. A favorite among the best sculptors.
* When needing exact measurements from life models, use these calipers for precise and accurate measurement. Enlarges up to 5 times - reduces to 1/5th. Measurements may be taken inside as well as outside.
* These flat or hand modeling tools, sometimes referred to as thumb tools since the thumb is often used to hold the tool, are produced from Acacia wood. A series of 16 tools, each has its own unique shaped ends. Hand-polis...
* Designed and constructed to be proportionately correct, the FA5 figure armature is an internal support structure or skeleton to hold the bulk of moist clay, Plastilina or other sculpting material that will not support it...
* This Corradi rasp is an extra large heavy duty combination riffler file-rasp. Used for the quick reduction of large pieces of stone. Tempered for alabaster and marble.
* This unique double end texturing tool has been crafted with fine and medium teeth at either end for detail design work. Made of stainless steel, the tool is approximately 6 1/4" in length.
* An excellent beginner's book for those who wish to make basic molds, and casts in plaster and rubber, with no prior experience. In its fourth printing, the publication has 116 pages and over 200 photos and line drawings ...
* This strong, fully adjustable 12" figure armature is built of nonstaining, pliable almaloy wire. Ideal for free-form modeling and fabric sculpture, this armature can be manipulated by the sculptor into the preferred posi...
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* This stone carving hammer is made of steel so the percussion is easier on stone, the carving tool and the sculptor. This 1 lb. hammer is used for most common types of carving. The tool of choice. Approximately 7 1/4".
* The ENPC4 Encaustic Loop Tool is a handmade tool. Its straight edge loop is made form high carbon steel. The edges (double-sided) are ground sharp for scraping. A well-balanced wood handle offers a good grip. Approximate...
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* This strong, fully adjustable 18" figure armature is built of nonstaining, pliable almaloy wire. Ideal for free-form modeling and fabric sculpture, this armature can be manipulated by the sculptor into the preferred posi...
* This strong, fully adjustable 18" figure armature is built of nonstaining, pliable almaloy wire. Ideal for free-form modeling and fabric sculpture, this armature can be manipulated by the sculptor into the preferred posi...
* The SH37 stainless steel carving tool is ideal for scoring when working in plastilina, wax, and water-base clay. Both spear-shaped ends are serrated on all sides. Approximate length-7".
* This strong, pliable 8" animal armature is the ideal support framework for modeling with sculpting materials that cannot support their own weight. It is made in a horse shape since most animals have this basic form. Our ...
* Our No. 156 wax modeling tool was specifically engineered for use in wax. This tool is made from high carbon steel and can be heated, using an alcohol lamp, to smooth and sculpt wax. Designed with two unique ends, one a ...
* Top Choice for Schools and Home Studios. Our 4-leg modeling stand may be more economical than others, but it does not skimp on quality. The stand's welded angle steel frame with 24-inch leg spread at the base ensures max...
* A book of particular interest to students and serious amateurs as it discusses human proportions. Included are profuse illustrations and tables of about 120 representative human measurements of both male and female figur...
* The integrity of your clay modeling project depends on a strong interior armature(inner wire framework) to hold the weight of moist clay, Plastilina or other sculpting materials that would not otherwise support itself. S...
* This mid-size Encaustic Scraper is one of 4 in our series of straight-edge stainless steel scrapers. Ideal for gently scraping layers of encaustic paint as you work to achieve a smooth, glasslike surface. Solid welded ha...
* For the more experienced Encaustic artist, this set includes primary scrapers and texturing tools as well as those for more advanced encaustic techniques of burnishing and creating highly textured surfaces. The set inc...
* A comprehensive book on the drawing of human hands. Allows the reader to visualize "the hand in an almost infinite number of positions from a multitude of angles". Over 300 illustrations. 144 pages.
* With more than 90 images, this second edition publication is highly recommended for all students of sculpture. Addresses clay and wax modeling, wood carving, stone carving, ceramics, moist clay products, and mold making,...
* This strong, fully adjustable head armature is built of nonstaining, pliable almaloy wire. Its base is formica on heavy gauge flakeboard or plywood and the backirons are made of sturdy steel. Use to model life size heads...
* For producing light, hollow, unbreakable casts. Casting Rubber and Casting Filler (liquid) are mixed and poured into ordinary plaster molds to create a positive rubber cast. Casts may possess any degree of flexibility or...
* This strong, fully adjustable head armature is built of nonstaining, pliable almaloy wire. Its base is Formica on heavy gauge flakeboard or plywood and the backirons are made of sturdy steel. Use to model 1/2-life size h...
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* A manual for students interested in human design. Includes sections on bones, muscles, surface anatomy, proportion, equilibrium and locomotion. Camera studies and drawings. 272 pages.
* This finely crafted sculpting tool, from our series of traditional clay modeling tools, has heavy duty wrapped wire ends. One of our most popular tools, the No. 204's wire ends are made with sharpened steel with cutting ...
* This is a double ended carbon steel burnisher that has been chrome plated for easy sliding over encaustic paints. Its curved rounded smooth edges are ideal for manipulating wax paint surfaces. Approximate length - 7 1/2".
* The Encaustic Bullnose Texturing Tool is made of high carbon steel ground wire and a hardwood handle designed to fit the hand comfortably. The heavy duty wrapped wire is ideal for texturing encaustic paints. The rounded ...
* This is one of the best imported carving stones to become available in years with strong coloring and wonderful character. The colors of this alabaster range from a light to medium blue hue. The stone is pure and smooth-...
* This Starter Set includes the basic scrapers and texturing tools to assist the beginner Encaustic artist to build layers and texture surfaces. The set includes: 1 Bullnose Texturing Tool. 1 Double End Texturing Tool. 1 7...
* Delicate tools made of the finest wood and polished to a superb finish. Used for fine detail work not otherwise achieved with larger modeling tools and hands.
* This tool, with a curved cutting edge of 3/4" from tip to tip, is made from high carbon steel and tempered to a range approximately .59 to .62 on the Rockwell Black Diamond hardness testing device. The handle is attached...
* Hand tools for carving small figures or details on larger pieces. Tools are made from high carbon steel, are hand-forged, hand-ground, and honed after hardening and tempering. This complete set of 6 tools, in a blister ...
* Used to make molds which capture the finest details and produce smooth, perfect casts. Pliatex molds can be stored indefinitely. Recommended casting materials are gypsum and cement products only.
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* For producing light, hollow, unbreakable casts. Casting Rubber and Casting Filler (liquid) are mixed and poured into ordinary plaster molds to create a positive rubber cast. Casts may possess any degree of flexibility or...
* A complete wood carving set in a canvas roll. This set includes:. 1 Straight Chisel. 1 Shallow Gouge. 1 Medium Gouge. 1 Short Bent. 1 Parting Tool. 1 Carving Knife. 1 Craftsman's Knife. 1 Sharpening Stone. 1 Mallet.
*These tools have 2 versatile working ends mounted on lacquered hardwood handles secured with brass ferrules and waterproof glue. Set of 3 tools. Made in U.S.A.
* Used extensively with head and bust modeling, the 259 and 284 modeling tools are ideal for larger sweeping motions when working in moist sculptural clay and plastilina. Their contour enables the sculptor's thumb and fing...
* These flexible rubber finishing palettes are useful for smoothing and scraping as well as for pottery trimming and leveling the base of thrown clay. 2 shapes available.
* The 608AZ is a set of five wire end tools each perfect for modeling fine detail on faces, for incised design and sgraffito. Steel cutting edges allow for clean sharp modeling. Each tool is 6" in length.
* This imported Italian premium stone carving hammer is made of soft iron so the percussion is easier on stone, the carving tool and the sculptor. This 2 1/2 lb. hammer is used for most common types of carving. The tool of...
* Recommended as an introduction to working with stone. Begin your journey by carving and hand-polishing small pieces of alabaster and soapstone. This Starter Set has everything that the beginner stone carver needs to carv...
* Burma Universal gouge slip, a wood carver's most useful sharpener. Swiftly restores your chipped tools to full use. Approximately measures 6" by 2" by 1/2". Made in U.S.A.
* This is one of the best imported carving stones to become available in years with strong coloring and wonderful character. The colors of this alabaster range from a light to medium blue hue. The stone is pure and smooth-...
* The 04 Minarette fine stainless steel retouching tool is used by artists and sculptors working in wax, plaster, plastilina as well as in mold making. Approximate length-6".
* This imported stone is one of the harder soapstones. It polishes to a pitch or ebony black and is very pure and fun to carve. Not to be confused with the lighter black soapstone from Virginia.
* Ranging in length from 6” to 8” our Duron Modeling Tool Set has been purposely designed to work in all modeling mediums. Sometimes called thumb tools since the thumb is used to guide the tool while working, this 12-p...
* This one-piece solid wood mallet is designed for light to medium wood carving. Its handle fits well in your grip and is completely wax-coated to deter possible checking. Approximately 12 oz.
* An introduction to sharpening and maintaining woodcarving tools. Easy to follow step-by-step instructions for sharpening on either stones or power wheels. Over 110 photos and 25 illustrations. 58 pages.
* If you are new to sculpting and, in particular, stone carving, our imported Deep Ocean Green Soapstone is the perfect carving stone to start with. Because soapstone is the softest carving stone, it is the easiest to carv...
* Hand-forged by Sculpture House craftsmen, this medium flat chisel is made of the finest steel, tempered for marble, limestone, and sandstone. The cutting edges are tempered for long-lasting use. Approximate length - 8".
* Used to make molds which capture the finest details and produce smooth, perfect casts. Pliatex molds can be stored indefinitely. Recommended casting materials are gypsum and cement products ONLY.
* The 286 is a fine polished modeling tool in beautiful, exotic and durable hardwood. Used for modeling larger pieces in Plastilina, moist clay, and plaster. Length - 10 1/2"..
* The 609 is a wire end tool perfect for modeling fine detail on faces, for incised design and sgraffito. Steel cutting edges allow for clean sharp modeling. Length - 6".
* The 610 is a wire end tool perfect for modeling fine detail on faces, for incised design and sgraffito. Steel cutting edges allow for clean sharp modeling. Length-6".
* The 612 is a wire end tool perfect for modeling fine detail on faces, for incised design and sgraffito. Steel cutting edges allow for clean sharp modeling. Length-6".
* The blade of this multi-purpose knife is made from high carbon steel and has a grooved handle for easy gripping. Ideal for whittling and detailing alabaster; finishing, scoring and outline work in soft stone, wood, plast...
* This is one of the best imported carving stones to become available in years with strong coloring and wonderful character. The colors of this alabaster range from a light to medium blue hue. The stone is pure and smooth-...
* The SH56 stainless steel carving tool is ideal for modeling-retouching and texturizing in plastilina, wax, plaster and water-base clay. Both its paddle-shaped end and spear-shaped end are serrated. Approximate length-7".
* The SH44 stainless steel carving tool is ideal for cutting when working in wax, plastilina and water-base clay. Its large spear-shaped ends have smooth, straight cutting edges. Heavier than the SH40. Approximate length-7...
* This imported stone is one of the harder soapstones. It polishes to a pitch or ebony black and is very pure and fun to carve. Not to be confused with the lighter black soapstone from Virginia.
The Ceramic Tool Set includes:. The toggle clay cutter is a 16" piece of cutting wire attached to wooden handles used to cut sections of clay in the wedging process and for removing thrown pots from the potters wheel. The ...
* Hand crafted to Sculpture House exacting specifications, the SH406-WB stainless steel modeling tool is a heavy gauge tool used for smoothing and scouring. Strong duck bill and probe ends make this an all around work hors...
* This tool, with a deep vee cutting edge of 1/2" from tip to tip, is made from high carbon steel and tempered to a range approximately .59 to .62 on the Rockwell Black Diamond hardness testing device. The handle is attach...
* Our alcohol lamp is a "must-have" accessory for any sculptor working in wax. Used for heating the tips of wax tools when modeling in hardened wax and detailing wax sculptures prior to mold making and casting. Includes bo...
* Recommended for young adults as well as artists entering the 3-dimensional field of sculpture to enhance their artistic abilities. This Starter Set has everything that the beginner sculptor needs to model a basic figure ...
* A 6-piece wood carving set great for quick removal of wood. All tools made of heavy duty, high carbon steel. Packaged in a blister pack. This set includes:. 1 Short Bent. 1 Spoon. 1 Straight Gouge. 1 Straight Chisel. 1 ...
* This one-piece solid wood mallet is designed for light to medium wood carving. Its handle fits well in your grip and is completely wax-coated to deter possible checking. Approximately 1 lb. 9 oz.
* Prima Plastilina is a non-sulfur, all natural, professional grade modeling material. Medium consistency. Light tan in color. A favorite among the best sculptors.
* No Kiln Necessary. Della Robbia self-hardening modeling clay adds a new dimension to modeling materials, making it no longer necessary to use a complex kiln. You can either let your clay air-harden or, when dry, simply b...
* Master sculptor Bruno Lucchesi invites you on a guided tour of the human form. He creates a figure in clay literally from the inside out starting with the skeleton, laying on the muscles, and finishing with every detail ...
* This strong, fully adjustable head armature is built of nonstaining, pliable almaloy wire. Its base is Formica on heavy gauge flakeboard or plywood and the backirons are made of sturdy steel. Use to model head-busts. Mad...
* The Torino Table Top Stand is recommended as a supplemental classroom and/or traveling modeling stand. Its space-saving design allows for additional work space for the sculptor. Has a welded steel support brace and a rai...
* Claystone is a natural water-based clay that, if kept moist, can be worked indefinitely, either as a direct modeling material or over an armature. This clay is specially formulated with a fiber filler to minimize shrinka...
* Hugo is a blend of the finest air floated ball clays. This body fires a pure, strong white and is fat, not sticky. It throws well on the wheel and is adaptable to all craft glazes. Economical for schools as well as the b...
* One of the foremost contemporary sculptors, Bruno Lucchesi takes a life-size head through all the stages involved in modeling in clay, including roughing in, the actual modeling, refining the surface, finishing and textu...
