Shaping and Finishing the Mouthpiece(Click on pictures for a larger view)
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Cut mouthpiece to desired length using tool #11. |
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 | With the same knife, shave off strips of clay lengthwise on the mouthpiece to taper it. |
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Clean inside the entrance of the mouthpiece with tool #2 (curved end). |
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 | Use the edge of the knife to scrape the mouthpiece to a rounder contour, eliminating some of the angles. |
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 | On the tip of the mouthpiece, round off the sharp edges. Smooth mouthpiece with wet fingers and a damp paper towel. |
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