Use the Needle Tool to cut heavy clay strips, cut designs in clay, and make holes It ' s great for piercing the first primary hole in beads ceramic and sculptural needle tool Color: Silver: Metal needle is set in a finely textured handle Size: Length: 15.5cm / 6.1 The needle tool is a must have, it pokes holes in clay, picks up clay without fingerprints, makes impressions, trimming, placement, and cuts designs Finely textured handle provides a firm grip even with wet hands