Drag Tool PC Rutile is the mineral name

Rutile is the mineral name for natural crystals of titanium dioxide

and becomes a dark marine blue at cone 10

Toasted Sage is an opaque

They are great for cutting

Drag Tool PC Rutile is the mineral nameWhen Michael visited potters in Japan he observed that it was common for them to pull, rather than push, their carving tools through the clay. The dragging motion allowed for less friction and a fluid cut. For years Michael has made a variety of Japanese style carving tools for his own use and hes spent a lot of time carving on clay. Made of high carbon steel and tempered to be very hard, the Dragtool is designed to grace the hand and make a fluted