# Best Glaze Dipping Tongs for Clean, Fingerprint-Free Glazing Source: https://potterynest.com/best/best-glaze-dipping-tongs Publisher: Pottery Nest. Our score is an editorial rating out of 10 (fit 35%, features 25%, build 20%, value 20%), not a customer rating. Method: https://potterynest.com/how-we-research#our-score Dipping is the fastest way to get an even glaze coat, and the weak point is always where you hold the pot. Fingers leave bare patches that need touching up, and a slippery bisque bowl is easy to drop into the bucket. Dipping tongs fix both problems: two or three small points grip the piece, the glaze flows around them, and the marks they leave are tiny dots you can dab over in a second. The differences between tongs come down to length (longer reaches deeper buckets), how the tips are shaped (forked prongs hold bowls and plates more securely than single points), and whether the handles are padded for long glazing days. This guide compares classic long-handled tongs with fingertip glaze clamps, which suit cups and small pieces, and notes which sets include a spare pair for a second glaze bucket. ## Picks ### 1. COMIART Stainless Steel Dipping Tongs for Pottery Glazing - 12.2 Inch Ceramic Glaze Tongs with Rubber Grip, Clay Sculpture Tool for Dipping Fired Pots in Glaze & Color Our score: 8.6/10 (Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 9/10) COMIART's 12.2 inch stainless steel dipping tongs with opposing forked prongs and thick rubber-sleeved handles, a secure all-round pick for dipping bisque. Pros: - Opposing forked prongs give a balanced grip on bowls and plates, so pieces are less likely to twist loose - 12.2 inch length reaches into a deep glaze bucket while keeping your hand clear of the surface - Thick rubber sleeve on the handles gives a non-slip grip with wet hands Cons: - A single pair, so you rinse between glazes or buy a second for another bucket - Forked tips leave several small contact marks to touch up instead of one or two Details: https://potterynest.com/product/B01MG7NXGC ### 2. QWORK Dipping Tongs Glazing Tools, Stainless Steel Pottery Clay Sculpture Tool Pliers for Clay Modeling Sculpturing Our score: 7.8/10 (Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 9/10) QWORK's stainless steel dipping tongs with rubber-covered handles, a low-cost single pair for dipping fired pots into glazes and colorants. Pros: - Lowest price in this guide for a full-size pair of stainless tongs - Stainless steel construction resists rust from constant contact with wet glaze - Rubber-covered handles are more comfortable than bare metal over a long glazing session Cons: - Listing gives little detail on tip shape, so grip on wide bowls is harder to judge - Budget build may have more flex than heavier tongs when lifting large, heavy pieces Details: https://potterynest.com/product/B09SZ8ND8S ### 3. Kodrily 2Pcs Dipping Tongs Glazing Tools, 12.8in Long Ceramic Glazing Tongs, Stainless Steel Pottery Clay Glaze Clamps Ceramic Glazing Tools with Rubber Handle for Kiln Clay Our score: 7.8/10 (Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 8/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10) Kodrily's set of two 12.8 inch stainless steel dipping tongs with red rubber handles, handy when you want one pair per glaze bucket. Pros: - Two pairs in the pack, so you can keep one in each glaze and avoid cross-contamination - 12.8 inches is the longest reach here, useful for tall buckets and deep pieces - Rubber handle covers add grip and comfort over bare steel Cons: - Two full-size tongs take more storage space than a single pair - Little-known brand with no pottery track record behind it Details: https://potterynest.com/product/B0DP9VKS68 ### 4. Kemper Dripping Tongs tongs Our score: 7.7/10 (Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 6/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 7/10) Kemper's dipping tongs, the long-standing studio standard from a dedicated pottery tool maker, a simple pair of tongs made for dipping bisque into glaze. Pros: - Kemper is a long-established pottery tool brand, so this is the design many studios and classrooms already use - Purpose-made for dipping, with small contact points that leave little to touch up - Simple one-piece construction with nothing to loosen or wear out Cons: - Costs roughly twice as much as generic stainless tongs that do the same job - The listing gives almost no detail on length or materials, so check sizing before you order Details: https://potterynest.com/product/B004BN7VDQ ### 5. Clay Sculpture Dipping Tong Pottery Tool for Colour Glaze Craft Ceramics Craft Sculpting Moulding (C) Our score: 7.4/10 (Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 7/10) VIGAN's metal dipping tongs with dipped plastic grips over the handles, a mid-priced pair designed for dipping fired pots into colors and glazes. Pros: - Dipped plastic grips give a secure hold and keep bare metal away from your hands - Tough metal construction is described as resistant to wear and bending - Purpose-made for glaze dipping, so the tip spacing suits typical cups and bowls Cons: - Priced close to the Kemper pair without the brand's studio reputation - Listing does not state the overall length, which matters for deep buckets Details: https://potterynest.com/product/B096VKZ8YM ### 6. Wshxjzyay 2 Pack Pottery Clay Glaze Clamps Fingertip Dipping Glaze Clips, Dipping Tong Pottery Tool, Glazing Tongs for Potteries, Potteries Dippings Tong Our score: 7.2/10 (Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10) A 2 pack of stainless steel fingertip glaze clamps, small clips that grip cups and saucers by the rim and foot for controlled dipping of small pieces. Pros: - Fingertip clamps give finer control than long tongs when dipping cups, saucers and other small pieces - Two clamps in the pack let you hold a piece at two points or keep one per glaze - Lightweight stainless steel build is easy on the hands during long sessions Cons: - Too small for large bowls, plates or anything heavy - Your hand stays close to the glaze surface, so expect messier fingers than with long tongs Details: https://potterynest.com/product/B0DMDSXGSM As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.