If you sculpt, customize or prep models then you may be familiar with Carbide Scrapers.  These handy tools help with all sorts of jobs such as removing seams, carving and sculpting those crisp little details that additive methods (ie using soft clay) just can't quite do.
​Excellent carbide scrapers are already available to the hobby, I use and recommend them, but now I'm getting more and more into Micro Mini scale models I have had to refine my tools down accordingly to compliment those already available, and these are perfect for the job!

Carbide Scrapers

I have colour-coded the scrapers to help identify them.  Each is supplied in its own plastic tube with colour-coded lid and I recommend using the Identifiers (see below) on the handles to help with future purchases.

Super Point
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This is the finest carbide scraper possible.  If you want to detail the eyelids on your micro mini, add wrinkles to a stablemate or strip out that tiniest bit of paint from the smallest nook then this is one.

​Note: As this scraper is designed for such delicate work, it is not as robust as the larger ones, care should be taken not to put too much pressure on the fine end or it may snap.

Strong Point

​This scraper has the same point tip as the Super Point, but it has a shallower angle.  For jobs that require a little more muscle, where you need to cut a little deeper which may risk breaking the tip from the Super Point, this tool will do the job.

TT Round Point

​This scraper has a very small rounded tip, for when you may need to reach a tight area but not risk "scratching" the surface with a Super Point, this has just that little bit of forgiveness.  For wrinkles and hair details on the tiniest of models where you just need a very small curve at the tip to allow you some minute sideways motion.

MM Round Point

​Still a very small tip, the MM scraper will come in useful for eyelids and lashes on larger models down to medium details on Micro Mini scale models.  For hooves, manes, mouths and tiny nostrils, this tool is one of my most-used.

Mini Round Tip

​This scraper is a great all-rounder for mini models.  It has a slightly shallower angle so has great strength yet is still very small and useful for Micro Mini scale models.  I use this one a lot for cleaning seams from tiny models.

Round Point

​Another of my go-to most used tips, this long round ended tool has so many uses on all scales of model.  Still smaller than any other round-ended carbide scraper supplied to the hobby it can be used for tiny details on larger models, and larger details on tiny models!

Scraper Sets

Not sure what to buy?  Check out these sets and buy what you need, whether you just want to try a single scraper or you want to kit out your studio, you'll find what you need here.

Trial Set
One scraper and one handle.
Choose from the drop-down menu below, you will be supplied with one handle, one carbide scraper and one identifier in the corresponding colour.

Sampler Set
​Not sure which to try first?  A set of three scrapers with three handles and three identifiers to get you started; Super Point, Strong Point and Mini Round Point.

Space-Saver Set
​Want it all but have limited space?   This set includes one of each carbide scraper and one handle to allow you to swap scrapers as you work.

Complete Set
This set includes one of every scraper plus a handle and identifier for each one.  Colour coded to get you working as efficiently and easily as possible.

Handles and Accessories

Handles

I've tried a few different types of handle​ for use with carbide scrapers.  I've found these to be reliable and a nice size.  They are double-ended so you can put a scraper into one end and use the second end to add a colour-coded identifier (see below).

​I recommend having a handle for each carbide scraper you use, but you can easily swap scrapers over with these handles too.

Identifiers
Do you have to hunt through your tools to find the one you're after?  For years I've used colours to help me find the tool I need amongst my (many) others.  With these handles, one end has a smaller insert, perfect for adding a dressmakers pin or something a little more fun such as these beaded creations.  Made with glass beads and Swarovski elements, I've found the sparkle highlights them and the colours allow me to see and choose the perfect carbide scraper every time.
​Available in a rainbow of colour options, these can be added to your handle order for £2 each (designs vary but I'm happy to accommodate requests).