Bargain Bin - Wide Bamboo Fine Coiled Yumi

Bargain Bin: Our 'bargain bin' yumis have cosmetic marks on them. The yumi is in new condition and is perfectly functional. This wide bamboo fine coiled yumi is 7" (17.8cm) wide. This ceramic tool is used for creating waved lives or shell patterns when cutting slabs of clay or the surface of a pot. The width between coils is 2mm. About Yumi Though this is a simple tool, there are some tips we recommend using in order to get the best results - read more here. The Japanese title of this tool is “Yumi”, in English it's “Bow”. This tool maintains a taut line for cutting edges. It is used to trim off uneven rims on bowls, cups or plates, and to create flat sides on round objects. Yumi has been used in the East Asia for hundreds of years, and it is still a common pottery tool in Japan now. The most significant advantage of this tool over other cutting tools is that it is easy to control, and it can produce sharp and clean cuts on thick soft clay.