Glossary entry

Spanish term or phrase:

estecas

English translation:

(clay) modelling/modeling tool

Added to glossary by Wendy Gosselin
Aug 4, 2019 15:24
4 yrs ago
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Spanish term

estecas

Spanish to English Art/Literary Art, Arts & Crafts, Painting
An artist explaining her workshop (Argentina):

Se debe entender y ejecutar la consigna. El material también es parte de la consigna, y para que funcione el ejercicio hay que seguir las pautas. El aula provee materiales, diccionario, reloj de pared, mesas y sillas, papel estándar A3 y A4, tijeras, lápices, cinta adhesiva, arcilla, agua, planchas de apoyo y estecas. El tiempo de cada clase es de tres a cuatro horas seguidas. Como los materiales están en el aula, el participante solo tiene que llegar en horario e intervenir hasta el final del ejercicio.

I think it might refer to the stick used in working with clay, but I am not sure and can't come up with the word in English.
Many thanks

Discussion

william hill Aug 4, 2019:
ribs I've surfed all over and the word RIB came up a few times, because their role in pottery used to be performed by animal ribs.

https://www.bigceramicstore.com/tools-supplies/tools-supplie...

Proposed translations

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(clay) modelling/modeling tool

Alec Tiranti is a leading manufacturer and supplier of a range of products for sculptors, with over one hundred years of service, having been established as early as 1895. Our products are fitting for a range of purposes, whether you need materials, tools, or equipment for your craft. The range is not only of use to sculptures, but also to those who make models and moulds, different kinds of designers and conservators, as well as other industries involving carving wood or stone, those who do plastering and building work, and other crafts such as pottery and ceramics.

Our modelling tools are primarily for use with clay and are available in a range of shapes, styles and materials in order to not only work well with basic wet clay but also with oil-based clays and modelling waxes. For working wet clay the professional hardwood modelling tools in our range would be the ideal choice, they are shaped by hand tactile in use. The best product for working oil clays and waxes would be our stainless steel tools. They are able to create the finest, most precise marks, our stainless steel dental tools can also be used for picking and scraping for restoration projects.

https://tiranti.co.uk/product-category/modelling-tools/

https://www.fiestillon.com.ar/reposteria/set-esteca-multicol...

Esteca De Plástico Modelaje | Espátula | Das | Modelo 4

https://articulo.mercadolibre.com.uy/MLU-455147646-esteca-de...

You could also use 'spatulas' but I think tools is a safer bet.



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Note added at 11 mins (2019-08-04 15:36:21 GMT)
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Set various shaped modelling tools
Suitable for using on all you modelling projects
Create clean sharp lines and grooves
Wooden handles with metal ribbon
Suitable for air dry and oven bake clay

https://www.craftyarts.co.uk/ribbon-cutter-clay-modelling-to...
Peer comment(s):

agree MPGS : :-)
41 mins
Thank you, MPGS :-)
agree JohnMcDove
6 hrs
Many thanks, John :-)
agree Yvonne Gallagher
9 hrs
Thank you, Yvonne :-)
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6 mins

Palette knives

See the reference. I compared it with similar photos from online Spanish shops.
Peer comment(s):

neutral Yvonne Gallagher : palette knives are used in painting. Not sure about clay modelling though.
18 hrs
Yes, I think clay modelling tool is correct here - I was thinking of painting.....
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1 hr

(modeling) sticks

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