Dipping Tongs
Potters use dipping tongs, or glazing claws, to dip ceramic wares into glaze. Made from heavy steel and featuring soft plastic grip handles, they are a great accessory for dipping into glaze without the fear of leaving fingerprints on the ceramics. Whether you're a hobbyist or a professional potter, our durable dipping tongs are the perfect accessories to enhance your crafting experience. Explore our range to find the right tool to add to your pottery toolkit.
Pottery Dipping Tongs and Tools
Dipping tongs are useful in pottery glazing across both home and studio applications, offering a clean and efficient way to dip glaze - often speeding up the process. Functioning like a clamp, glaze tongs can help to prevent pieces from slipping into the glaze bucket. If the creation is larger, you can use a spare hand or a secondary pottery tool to help with the dip.
We are able to offer two types of dipping equipment:
Tongs for Dipping
Looking for a clean way to glaze ceramics? Tongs act like pliers, featuring four sharp gripping points that make minimal contact with the product. This tool is ideal for handling clay across a range of shapes and sizes, but may require a helping hand if you're working with a larger piece of clay.
Glaze Dipping Aids
Clay glazing can be challenging for potters, and fingerprints often cause frustration. The skin's oils can also impact glaze adhesion. Glaze dipping aids like the 'fingerdips' are the ideal solution to that problem. Simply place the fingerdips over your fingers when dipping and they will provide grip and act as a barrier so your skin’s oils don’t interfere with the glaze.
Why Choose Potclays?
Here at Potclays, we're committed to providing you with the highest quality dipping tongs, glazing tools and other accessories. We're here to make pottery better and easier for beginners, hobbyists and professionals alike, meeting the unique needs of every potter's journey.
For top-quality glaze pliers, kilns and more, you'll find everything you need across our range.
For more information on glaze tongs or to discuss any bespoke requirements you may have, please do not hesitate to contact us.