The SlabMat is a non-woven fabric that provides a smooth surface for working with clay. It is similar to canvas in that it is durable and will not stick to clay. However, because it is smoother than canvas, it does not leave a texture imprinted in the clay. SlabMats are often used with slab rollers and are available in smaller sizes for handbuilding.
Our full-length SlabMats are 127cm long and 76cm wide. They accommodate most slab rollers, and can be used in place of canvas. Slabs of clay can be sandwiched between two SlabMats, or you can simply fold a single SlabMat in half and feed the fold through the rollers -- just as you would canvas! On slab rollers with an attached canvas, you can place your clay between two SlabMats, and then place them between the canvases.
