Carbide Scrapers
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Carbide scrapers are handy tools that have worked their way into the tool sets of many artists and sculptors, used for removing seams and imperfections from plastic, resin and pewter models, for carving details and sculpting.
Over the years I've struggled with tools that just 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 of smaller models 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, though of course they can be used on models of any scale). 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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PLEASE NOTE: Carbide TIN sets cannot be combined with model horse orders, they are so heavy that they put models in the same box at risk, so have to be shipped separately and cannot have combined shipping. 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, all additional items ship free even if you order a mixture of models and tools.
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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Tracking on international parcels is quite tricky to arrange at the moment due to the UK COVID-19 lockdown so I'm not able to offer it as standard on all smaller orders. If your order is over £200 it will be automatically upgraded to Tracked shipping. If you live in Russia or other tricky shipping areas, please contact me to order. UK orders are sent via the Royal Mail 2nd Class Signed for, or 1st Class for recent return customers.
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COVID-19 update:
Kelly's Studio is open for business as usual. Orders are being fulfilled and sent out, the only restriction is with regards to tracking services which are only available on high value orders (£200+) and to certain countries (eg Russia and areas with tricky delivery services). Please contact me via the Contact Me page if you'd like to arrange tracking on your order. ALL orders are insured.
Kelly's Studio is open for business as usual. Orders are being fulfilled and sent out, the only restriction is with regards to tracking services which are only available on high value orders (£200+) and to certain countries (eg Russia and areas with tricky delivery services). Please contact me via the Contact Me page if you'd like to arrange tracking on your order. ALL orders are insured.
PLEASE NOTE: Scrapers are Only Available to Those 18 Years of Age or Over
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.
These images were created from photos of the actual scrapers.
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 one, just a few or the whole set. Sets are designed so that you can add them together to make up the full set, custom sets are available on request - if you already own a couple and want to "top up" to a complete set we can do that. I am also able to offer handles in alternative colours (such as black, brown, hot pink, turquoise, lime etc) if you want to use my handles with scrapers from other suppliers.
Each set that has the red scraper in it will come with an additional red scraper. As these are the tiniest and therefore the most delicate, I found I needed to push one to breaking point to understand how far I can take them, so for example, the Complete Set of 9 will include 9 scrapers plus an extra red one, so will have 9 handles and a total of 10 scrapers, including two red ones.
Please use the map below to help you see which World Zone to choose on the PayPal drop-down buttons.
Each set that has the red scraper in it will come with an additional red scraper. As these are the tiniest and therefore the most delicate, I found I needed to push one to breaking point to understand how far I can take them, so for example, the Complete Set of 9 will include 9 scrapers plus an extra red one, so will have 9 handles and a total of 10 scrapers, including two red ones.
Please use the map below to help you see which World Zone to choose on the PayPal drop-down buttons.
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Complete Set of 9 - 9 Handles
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Complete Set of 9 - Single Handle
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Variety Set of 6 - 6 Handles
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Variety Set of 6 - Single Handle
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Sample Set of 3 - 3 Handles
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Sample Set of 3 - Single Handle
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Single Set
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Storage Tin
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After the announcement about the new packaging options for my carbide scraper sets, I received quite a number of inquiries from people who already own the tools about buying the empty storage tin. I've now made this tin available to purchase on its own for those who already own carbide scrapers, or who now have so many they need an additional storage tin for them.
Each tin has a foam-lined interior with a strip of foam to the lid which acts as a clamp when closed, to keep your tools safe and sound during storage or travel. Price: £7.50 |
Handles
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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.
Do you own scrapers from another source and need handles for them in different colours? I can offer almost any colour for you to colour-code your other scrapers. For example, I use scrapers with brown, deep blue, hot pink and turquoise coded handles in addition to the nine pictured. Just let me know what colour you'd like in the box below when you order. 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
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Carbide Scrapers - SINGLES
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Individual scrapers can be ordered here. If you want the matching handles too, use the "Single Set" option above. Choose your shipping destination (see map above) from the drop-down menu, enter your colour choice in the box and hit Add to Cart once for each scraper you need - use the "Additional Scraper" option in the drop-down on all but the first one to avoid paying more shipping, you only pay shipping on the first/largest item you order, this applies across the whole website and you can mix tools with models (the only exception being the Carbide Complete 9+9 set due to its weight). In order to see the drop-down menu, click on where it says "PPS to WZ3 £22.00 GBP" and the other options will appear.
All singles contain one carbide scraper except for the red set which contains two scrapers. See the information on each colour below to see why and for more information to help you choose the right tool for your requirements. All single scrapers (including red) are £8 +pp Top tip - if you want to try out the scrapers but are not sure which to start with, the purple is a great all-rounder for most mini scale projects. |
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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.
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. The tip is technically the same size as the red scrapers but the angle is shallower making for a tougher tool.
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.
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, deeper hair detail, ears and fine muscles on legs etc. On Stablemates I'd use it for fine hair detailing, hoof details and nostrils.
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.
Purple - Round
This tool is around half the size of the smallest round scrapers you'll find elsewhere and 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!
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.
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.
Grey - Tough Square
For jobs that need a bit of grunt, this tip is there for those times when you need both the benefits of carbide sharp edges and 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).