Carbide Scrapers

Used for removing seams and imperfections from plastic, resin and pewter models, carving details and for sculpting, carbide scrapers are handy tools that have worked their way into the tool sets of many artists and sculptors.
Over the years I've struggled with tools that weren't small enough, so have been working hard to find the best selection (with reliable suppliers!) of small and very small carbide tools so I can offer them to fellow artists and sculptors to help make our lives easier.
After searching far and wide for over three years, I've finally managed to put together a set of carbide scrapers that work beautifully together for miniature models (stablemate 1:32 scale and smaller). The set consists of nine scrapers in a variety of shapes and sizes that I've tried and tested and found to be the best selection possible.
Pictured is a Micro Mini scale Maxi Cob pewter cast to show the scale of the tools. I've added a ruler for scale (marked in mm and cm). Click on the photo to see the actual scrapers.

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P&P

Sadly there is no way for my website to automatically calculate the postage on multiple items, so please use the PayPal drop down menus as follows: On the largest (most expensive) item, select "PPD to [your location]" and add to cart, then on all extra items select "Additional [item]" and add to cart until you have the number you want. You only pay shipping on the largest item you order.
If you're mixing and matching with resin models, the largest item is the set of 9 handles as these are heaviest.
Sadly I am no longer able to refund overpaid postage, if you would prefer an invoice sent to you with exact shipping that's no problem - just drop me a line.

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PLEASE NOTE: Scrapers are Only Available to Those 18 Years of Age or Over
If I am not familiar with you as a fellow hobbyist/artist a written confirmation of your age may be requested prior to supply of these items.
All scrapers are supplied in plastic tubes with special rubber inserts to ensure they get to you in perfect condition and for your safety.
Care must be taken when handling carbide scrapers, they can be very sharp and can cause injury if improperly used.

Handles

Handles are supplied with coloured identifiers to allow coordination with the carbide scrapers for easy and efficient use. They feature special light-reflective elements and genuine Swarovski crystals to ensure the colours are as visible as possible so you can find the tool you need quickly.

Sold as singles or as a set of nine, colour coded (as pictured).
Handles only, scrapers not included.
Single handle price £4.50
Please specify colour(s) when ordering singles or white will be sent.

Set of nine handles £35.00

Carbide Scrapers

Carbide scrapers can be ordered individually or in sets, scroll down to see all the options available.
These images were created from photos of the actual scrapers. All scrapers are 3.175mm diameter, lengths vary due to the way they are machined.

Red - Super Point

This is the most pointy point you can get on a carbide scraper! Used for the most ridiculously fine jobs such as eyelashes on a Micro Mini!

These scrapers are the most delicate of the bunch. They will last a very long time if not broken, however due to the very fine point they don't survive knocks or drops like others, so TWO are supplied to allow you to discover their limits.

Price: £10 for two.

Orange - Tough Point

When you need something a bit tougher. This scraper is great for skin folds, manes and tails and anything that needs a fine point but a bit more pressure.

Price £7 each

Yellow - TT Round

The smallest of the round tipped scrapers, this is a great tool for those fine-but-not-scratchy detail requirements. Great when used with the Super Point scraper for Micro Mini eyes, or with the Fine Round scrapers for Stablemate eyes. I also use this tip for mane and tail details and nostrils on Micro Minis.

Price £7 each

Green - MM Round

Still very small, this round-tipped scraper is great for small details on Micro Minis and Stablemate scale models. On Micro Minis I'd use this tool for facial muscle details, ears and fine muscles on legs etc. On Stablemates I'd use it for hair detailing, hoof details and nostrils.

Price £7 each

Blue - Mini Round

Sized mid-way between the Fine and Large Round scrapers, this tool is used more for the larger muscles in Micro Minis and smaller muscles (legs, face) in Stablemates.

Price: £7 each

Purple - Round

This tool is around half the size of the smallest round scrapers you'll find elsewhere, but for mini models it's a really great choice! Probably my most used scraper, it's fab for those little seams on MM or SM models and I use it extensively when sculpting Micro Mini scale models. The longer sharp sides of the scraper give it an array of uses, from muscle details on Micro Minis up to smaller seams on a tradition scale model!

Price £7 each

Pink - Large Round

Moving into stablemate scale usage now, the pink scraper is a lovely size for dealing with seams and details on Stablemates, or for larger rounded details on Micro Minis.

Price £7 each

White - Extra Large Round

I love this tool and use it quite differently to the others - I mostly use the very end of this scraper, using the larger radius more like a scoop for getting into those awkward places when you can only go in point-first. Great for the arm-pit areas where linear access is problematic.

Price £7 each

Grey - Tough Square

For jobs that need a bit of grunt, this tip is there for those times when you need the benefits of carbide sharp edges, but as much strength as possible. Great for removing large seams, sprues and any other job which might put your other scrapers at risk (carbide steel is very tough but will still break if levered or put under excessive stress).

Price £7 each

Carbide Scraper Sets

Confused over which scrapers to choose? No problem - I've put together a selection of sets below that are a great way to try on, just a few or the whole set.

Complete Set of 9

This set has it all - nine carbide scrapers and nine colour coded handles so you always have the tool you need ready to go.

Complete Set of 9 - Single Handle

As above, nine scrapers supplied with a single handle (white)

Variety Set of 6

A pared down set giving you a great range of tools from the smallest to the largest with all the shapes. Supplied with six coordinating handles.

Variety Set of 6 - Single Handle

As above, six scrapers supplied with a single handle (white)

Sample Set of 3

TT Round, Mini Round and Large Round scrapers supplied with three with coordinating handles

Sample Set of 3 - Single Handle

As above, three scrapers supplied with a single handle (white)

Single Set

One carbide scraper of your choice plus one coordinating handle. You choose the carbide scraper you'd like, enter your choice into the box by the Add to Cart button.