SE 12-Piece Stainless Steel Wax Carvers Set, Wax & Clay Sculpting Tools, Double Ended Carving Kit for Modeling, Sculpting and Shaping, Silver - DD312

I have to admit this is a great set, I was worried a bit at first, I got these for work with Polymer clay and I wasn't too sure if they were right for it, But they are great. The only issue I've run into is sometimes on white clay it seems to leave metal coloring marks on it now and then. But I think a good hot water scrubbing (something I should have done as soon as I got them.) will solve that. You get all the tools pictured. in a nice roll up case for travel or storage, And they seem pretty heavy duty, I dropped mine on the floor and one got stepped on by a heavy work boot while we were moving, So I think they can stand up to quite alot of wear and tear depending if your doing clay, Or pottery or whatever you may buy them for. And although the case is nice for storage and travel, I'd buy and extra case or a cup to keep them in at all other times because where some of them are sharp, I see the plastic case getting damaged if they were pulled in and out alot. All and all I'm happy, And i feel it was worth what I spent.

The best quality at the best price I have found ... So far! These are shiny - no rust on tools and packaging. These come with plastic sleeving around the tips of the sharpest and most 'pointy' tools to prevent them from digging their way out of their storage package. That storage packaging rolls up to a small pocket sized bundle and snaps shut to help prevent their loss. The knurling is highly raised: offering excellent grip. There are no burrs or chips and these are well polished - a sculptor's delight! Ready to use! Made in India by the famous brand SE® - Set number DD #312 I highly recommend these for whatever purpose you want to put them to: EXCEPT dental scaling - because I understand that this type of steel is too hard ... and will damage your mouth. YES!!! Buy THESE: you won't be disappointed with what you get.

Got for altering miniatures. High quality and diverse set

Totally not what I was expecting! I didn't realize how much of a variety and what good sized tools this set has! Each tool is about 6" long with two different tips; one on each end. I purchased these for sculpting with Super Sculpey and Apoxie. I haven't tried them out yet but I was very pleased at the quality and variety for only $7.50! Also was not expecting them to come with a case. (Although I did get rid of the case b/c the tools kinda poked their way thorough the bottom and it's pretty useless. But whatever, I didnt pay for the case...I paid for the tools). Yes, some have marks, blemishes, some minor rust spots and some scuffs Yes, the case is pretty useless Yes, they are not eye blindingly shiny But they are just rugged TOOLS and will be destroyed when I'm done with them anyway! If you look at one of my other used clay tools, you'll KNOW it's used. I don't think the other reviewers that gave a poor review got used tools. They are probably just flawed from the factory or aged from sitting on the shelf. They are most likely not handled gently in the storing and shipping process since they're just metal tools. Mine still had the little red plastic covers on three picks and I don't feel any rough spots on the tool tips where it matters. I am super happy with this set. They're metal, sturdy and it contains a huge variety to choose from to get better sculpting detail all for just $7.50! Totally worth it. I'm going to quote what another reviewer on here said b/c it's very true: "If you just need a variety of sculpting shapes and don't care what they look like, you really can't beat this for the price."

Came as pictured

I've been using this same set of tools for 6 years now. I do a lot of polymer clay sculpting and these have been a great help. Their sharp points let me add fine details, their stainless steel keeps them pretty clean and easy to clean up if I do get glue or whatever on them. I've even accidentally (lazy artist) left apoxy clay bits on a few of the tips and it hardened to rock like consistency and I just used some of the other tools to scrape off the hardened bits, no harm. They are work horses for me and I probably use them for way more than their intended purposes. Like awls..er...yes...a couple of times the pointy, needle thin tips have been pressed in to service as make do awls for poking holes through leather or cardboard. I admit that after 6 years of use some of the fine tips are starting to bend a bit but good golly, I have put them through their paces. I can't imagine not having this set in my tools. The variety of tips allows me many options when making an elf face, to adjust an eyelid, soften a nose edge, refine a cheekbone or whatever. Great, great tools.

So I love these. And while they are technically listed for 'wax carving', that is one of the few things I have actually not used them for. BUT WAIT, you say, WHAT DO YOU USE THEM FOR?? Well I'm so glad you asked! So far I have used them for... -Vinyl weeding. You *could* spend $20 on a special 'Circut' or 'Silhouette' brand set of 'weeding tools' for your vinyl decal projects...but these puppies work just as well (if not better) for a fraction of the price -Teeth cleaning. I'm 57% sure that these aren't intended to be used for dental hygiene purposes, but they look pretty darn close to what my dentist uses, so I've started using these in my own oral care routine and they work fantastic. Upside? I'm a lot nicer to myself than my dentist is. NEVER GOING BACK TO THE DENTIST (well. the jury is still out on this one) -Modelling clay. Pretty similar to wax. Except softer. And more fun colors. -Cake decorating. Again, pretty sure that isn't what these were made for, but they are great for intricate designs in fondant. Sorta like modelling clay. But tastier. -Sewing. I've used several of these picks for various sewing needs...like turning out tiny corners in doll clothes. I know I'm forgetting some because I use one or more of these so frequently its hard to keep track. They are like a set of pointy all-purpose tools for your everyday aspiring dentist/crafty person!

Great product

Love these

Great little set of holding/ carving tools for me a military modeller. Good quality Stainless as described and more types of heads than I can imagine I will ever use - great value

Excelente producto, es muy cómodo y práctico de usar, además a un buen precio, el material se siente muy resistente

This is tools good for clay modling and wax modling..martial also size i think 15 cm ..price is super very low cost..all sculptors needs this tools

Very good quality, sturdy metal. Arrived perfectly. Very happy with the product