All MKM stamps, Rollers, HandRollers, Mini Rollers, etc, are carved at their own factory (they are not contracted out to other companies) by MKM employees who are very committed to quality. Quality in the original wood blank material, quality of design, and quality of carving, quality of wood finish, and, of course, quality service to all of our customers.

But what, exactly, does quality mean in the context of a simple wood tool. At the design level, it is a bit of a personal choice. A design that you like is a good one. But at the carving stage, the meaning is very specific: the edges of the debossed (cut-in) stamps all have bevels that compress the clay around the stamp and prevent cracks at the corners. Indeed, none of the lines and patterns cut into the stamps and rollers are laser cut (which always leaves a burned vertical wall, which then pulls up the edge of the design.)  So when the MKM stamp pulls away from the clay, or the roller is rolled over the clay, the MKM tool releases perfectly without pulling up any edges. As well, their stamps and rollers are scaled to work well in the realm of functional pottery - these tools are designed and made specifically for the clay worker.

Seneca, SC

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