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Half-round, this file has one flat side and one concave side. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/strong\u003e: The file is 12mm wide at it the widest part and 22cm long. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Clay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58320653812047,"sku":"102-F095","price":10.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/2591\/2911\/files\/102-F095-Hald-Round-Medium-Cut__91717.1529504735.800.800.png?v=1785147153"},{"product_id":"exclusive-hand-file-homare-medium-fine","title":"Exclusive Hand File Homare - Medium Fine","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMedium Fine P6 Homare Hand File, great for deburring! \u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginally developed for deburring and surface finishing of plastics, we've found out it also works great on dry metal clay before firing. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince the eyes are single eyes (Note: Generally, the eyes of a file are often double eyes cut to intersect in two directions), the skin surface after scraping is clean, and the surface is in units of 1\/100 mm to 1\/200 mm without any sharp unwanted edges. 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Use this super fine grit stick to polish your pieces for a super sparkly finish. This really is a must-have for all jewellery makers, we love this at Metal Clay HQ ♥!\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFile size is 1.6cm x 14.5cm with a different grit on either side. Grit size is Regular 100 (163 micron) \/150 (111 micron). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is also flexible, so great for manipulating around your curved pieces. Flexifiles are very strong and cope well with edge-work as well as being flexible enough to bend to fit contours. The file itself is thin enough not to inhibit movement and is a really handy size for working on intricate mould tools and parts. The material itself is strong and will withstand working on sharp edges and hard metals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCan be used with water on resin and polymer clays. 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On top of this layer, we have a very resilient glue, not a hard resin, but a completely flexible glue that will hold the crystals while allowing it to move and rotate. The crystals can turn in any direction without coming loose. When you start to apply pressure to sand with Micro-Mesh™, the crystals will go into the cushioning layer while beginning to cut a bit. If you push harder, they will go further into the cushioning layer, which serves as a safety valve. It determines how much pressure you can exert in a downward direction. Instead of a deep scratch that sandpaper makes, Micro-Mesh™ produce a refined scratch that is close to a RMS of 1.0. 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