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Mudtools have rebuilt following the Hurricane and are again producing products. We have several orders in with them and anticipate receiving stock in February. We are accepting preorders which will ship separately when available
The Red Very Soft polymer rib is excellent for finishing rims.The Yellow Soft polymer rib is excellent for smoothing.The Chartreuse Green Medium is excellent for smoothing forms.
The Blue Hard polymer rib is excellent for throwing and shaping.All of our Mudtools polymer pottery ribs are made of a unique flexible material that will not develop burrs or cracks under normal use. We’ve found that over time the rib becomes even more polished. Each polymer shape is available in a variety of hardness.Whether you are throwing clay on the wheel, hand building or sculpting, the pottery rib is a classic and essential tool. Because it acts as an extension of the potters own hand, we believe it should function well and be a joy to use. Whatever you want to make, Sherrill Mudtools has got you covered.
One of Jeanette Oliver's top 5 favorites! Used for shaping, smoothing and trimming pottery shapes. The steel scrapers (S) are made from thin flexible spring stainless steel. The S11S and S12 are slightly heavier gauge steel, making them somewhat stiffer. The aluminum scrapers (SA) are made from a high-strength aircraft alloy that is much more rigid. The rigid scrapers can also be used as a squeegee to remove excess water from pottery shapes.
Just the answer for your fine sculpting, detailing and trimming requirements. These miniature sculpting tools are made of fine ribbon steel, heat treated for maximum strength. Firmly set in 1/4” diameter by 5” aluminum handle, these tools are ideal for working with clay, greenware, wax, plaster, modeling mediums, and even bread dough. Available as a set, (MRS) or individually.
Used to trim pour hole waste, remove mold marks, carve and sculpt ceramics and greenware. F97 has a hard tempered steel blade with the same "springy" feel as most conventional blades. The F96 is a softer steel blade, with much more flexibility which allows it to bend. Both blades are 4" long and firmly set in a hardwood handle for a total length of 8".
Foot Fetish Rib from THE DIRTY GIRLS!!!
Use it to profile the foot of your pot or create a galley on a rim
Top and Bottom edges are beveled for use as shaping ribs too
You get 2 different designs, one rounded, one triangular
Handmade in KY of fine hardwood Red Oak.
Used to cut heavy clay strips, designs, and holes, this tool is used with many art mediums for a wide variety of uses - too many to name! This 6-5/8" long tool has a sharp steel needle and is firmly set in a textured aluminum handle providing a firm grip for wet hands.
Potter’s Clay Gauge is a Potter’s Caliper and depth measurement tool in one. It is ideal for measuring inner, outer, and depth measurements for both thrown and hand-built clay works with precision. It provides dimension in inches and centimeters
Used for shaping, smoothing and trimming pottery shapes. The steel scrapers (S) are made from thin flexible spring stainless steel. The S11S and S12 are slightly heavier gauge steel, making them somewhat stiffer. The aluminum scrapers (SA) are made from a high-strength aircraft alloy that is much more rigid. The rigid scrapers can also be used as a squeegee to remove excess water from pottery shapes.
Crown Point Carving tools are designed with thin, flexible blades for carving precise lines in leather hard clay. Replacement blades are available in sets of two.
Made of a thin gauge tool steel, these miniature trim tools are perfect for delicate carving, sculpting, or trimming details in your work. The heads are tempered to increase wear resistance.
This wire tool features a standard thickness stainless steel wire! The comfort grip handles make it easier to simply slip your fingers thru the loops and cut under your pots or facet your clay. No more wrangling a wire that is simply too long for small pots! Available in several different sizes, the Ergonomic wire tools will become a staple in your tool kit! Check out the 2 different styles of wiggle wires and our thinner Ergo-Thin wires! Handmade in Kentucky, USA.
These lightweight and easy to handle calipers transfer measurements from model to clay for both inside and outside dimensions. They are made from a tough aluminum alloy, and are assembled with rust-free hardware that is easily adjusted by hand.
These lightweight and easy to handle calipers transfer measurements from model to clay for both inside and outside dimensions. They are made from a tough aluminum alloy, and are assembled with rust-free hardware that is easily adjusted by hand.
These lightweight and easy to handle calipers transfer measurements from model to clay for both inside and outside dimensions. They are made from a tough aluminum alloy, and are assembled with rust-free hardware that is easily adjusted by hand.
Take the guesswork out of sizing lids for your pots. One tool is all you need. Simply insert the narrow end of Lid Master into the pot, and the wide end automatically becomes a sizing guide. Use it to create lids that actually fit quickly and efficiently every time! The Large Lid Master size has an 20" capacity. Reassemble the wing nut and screw into the 12½% hole. Now you can throw a new lid for an already-fired pot without guessing the size. A typical clay shrinks about 12½% from wet to the fired state. Measure fired pot with the inside end of the Lid Master. Tighten the wing nut to lock in the measurement. Now throw a new lid using the outside end for your measurement. It will shrink to fit once it's dried and fired. Bracker's Suggestion: Don't throw away the packaging card that comes with the Giffin Lid Master. Not only help it help you remember how to use the Lid Master, it will also remind you how the washers go back onto the Lid Master when you switch between the standard 1:1 hole to the 12½% shrinkage hole.
Take the guesswork out of sizing lids for your pots. One tool is all you need. Simply insert the narrow end of Lid Master into the pot, and the wide end automatically becomes a sizing guide. Use it to create lids that actually fit quickly and efficiently every time! The Standard size has an 11" capacity. Reassemble the wing nut and screw into the 12½% hole. Now you can throw a new lid for an already-fired pot without guessing the size. A typical clay shrinks about 12½% from wet to the fired state. Measure fired pot with the inside end of the Lid Master. Tighten the wing nut to lock in the measurement. Now throw a new lid using the outside end for your measurement. It will shrink to fit once it's dried and fired. Bracker's Suggestion: Don't throw away the packaging card that comes with the Giffin Lid Master. Not only help it help you remember how to use the Lid Master, it will also remind you how the washers go back onto the Lid Master when you switch between the standard 1:1 hole to the 12½% shrinkage hole.
These 6", .035 diameter wire end tools provide the potter and sculptor with a series of shapes designed for light cutting and slicing as well as removing controlled amounts and shapes of clay.
These 6", .035 diameter wire end tools provide the potter and sculptor with a series of shapes designed for light cutting and slicing as well as removing controlled amounts and shapes of clay.
These 6", .035 diameter wire end tools provide the potter and sculptor with a series of shapes designed for light cutting and slicing as well as removing controlled amounts and shapes of clay.
These 6", .035 diameter wire end tools provide the potter and sculptor with a series of shapes designed for light cutting and slicing as well as removing controlled amounts and shapes of clay.
Used for cutting, slicing, smoothing, contouring and pattern decorating in soft clay. These smooth handcrafted modeling tools are made from the finest quality boxwood.
Double Ribbon Set Professional Series Set contains: 3 tools (handle color may be different than this photo shows) Each tool is hand-crafted to ensure a precise cutting edge, and has rubber handles for ease-of-use and comfort.
One of Jeanette Oliver's top 5 favorites! Wire loops on each end of this tool provide a method of sgraffito in which variations of line width can be made within a single stroke. The furrow created by the loops is smooth and does not exhibit the flakiness usually associated with other sgraffito methods.
This stylus has a very small and delicate wire used for incising, creating various size furrows and detailing small areas. The total length is 6" making this tool a perfect fit for small detail work.
Used for cutting, slicing, smoothing, contouring, and pattern decorating in soft clay. These series of wood tools offers a wide variety of shapes and contours for basic clay modeling. They have a satin smooth finish with a rigid manufacturing process to assure consistent quality and form. Made in the USA from imported hardwood. 6" long.
Used for cutting, slicing, smoothing, contouring, and pattern decorating in soft clay. These series of wood tools offers a wide variety of shapes and contours for basic clay modeling. They have a satin smooth finish with a rigid manufacturing process to assure consistent quality and form. Made in the USA from imported hardwood. 6" long.
Used for cutting, slicing, smoothing, contouring, and pattern decorating in soft clay. These series of wood tools offers a wide variety of shapes and contours for basic clay modeling. They have a satin smooth finish with a rigid manufacturing process to assure consistent quality and form. Made in the USA from imported hardwood. 8" long.
Used for cutting, slicing, smoothing, contouring, and pattern decorating in soft clay. These series of wood tools offers a wide variety of shapes and contours for basic clay modeling. They have a satin smooth finish with a rigid manufacturing process to assure consistent quality and form. Made in the USA from imported hardwood. 6" long.
