The Clay Finishing Tools are revolutionary tools with double-head tips for sculpting, blending, and finishing clay surfaces with confidence. They are designed and engineered for efficiency, accuracy, and dependability. They are made of pliable silicone material, resistant to extreme temperature, cracking, and deterioration.
These tools present a variety of shapes and sizes of blades to accommodate the ordinary as well as the intricate cleanup job. All blades are made from high quality stainless steel with a double edge keenly sharpened.
Used for modeling in soft clay, cleaning seam lines, cutting and restoring detail. This unfinished all-wood tool has a sharp point at one end, a flat and square on the other, and 7-1/2" total in length.
These tools present a variety of shapes and sizes of blades to accommodate the ordinary as well as the intricate cleanup job. All blades are made from high quality stainless steel with a double edge keenly sharpened.
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.
Used for light cutting, slicing and shaping, these 6" double-ended ribbon tools come in a wide variety of shapes. The ends are formed from high-carbon heat-treated steel and are firmly attached to hardwood handles.
As the name implies, we think this ceramic trim tool does it all. Since his first visit to Japan in the 80’s, Michael has spent years altering and remaking his own Japanese style trimming tools to suit his various needs. These efforts have all combined into the elegant versatile pottery tool you see here. The sharpened more familiar spade shape provides an excellent precise cutting edge, especial for working the details around the foot of tea bowls, bowls and plates. The curl, provides both a broad surface for smoothing and a tight shape for detail trimming. We hope you enjoy discovering all the possibilities this tool provides.
Xiem Studio Tools innovative peel-and-stick self-adhesive foam trimming bat is ideal for trimming large bowls and plates without the use of a coil to attach the piece to the wheel head. The foam bat sticks firmly to all types of 14" wood and plastic bats. Once applied to the bat, its surface grips the rims of leather hard pieces and holds them in place for trimming. Items can be easily centered using the concentric rings.
Xiem Fluting Tool Set is a quick and easy way to make the concave surface textures for both functional and non-functional ceramics. It has three interchangeable blade sizes (S, M, L) to give artists the flexibility and freedom to create their work without the size limitation. The titanium bonded blades offer a superior cutting edge retention and rust resistant while the angled blade design provides a consistent depth and evenly smooth in every cut. They are three times harder than steel which makes them the ideal cutting edge for carving on a leather-hard clay. The ergonomic handle is comfortable to hold and will not roll off the table. Set includes: 1 handle, 3 blades (small, medium, large)
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.
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.
Hand-Forged Needle and Scoring Tool (Double-Ended) Professional Series Two tools in one! Each tool is made from high-grade stainless steel and hand-forged to create a solid tool with a sharp needle in one end and a scoring tool on other end. Set in bright color rubber for a comfortable, secure grip, they are fun to use, easy to find and won’t roll off the table. They are also great for cutting, scoring, removing clay and all your hand-building needs. Since there are no glued or assembled parts, these tools made for life.
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.
Their name is derived from the thin flat ribbon-like steel that is used to form their cutting heads. These tools give you sharp cutting edges with additional strength in the direction of the cut. All of Kemper’s sculpting tools are available individually. However, Kemper has also put together two sets, 8RSS and RSS, as a convenience for the artist.
Whichever way you create, the X-Shred can help you to fine-tune forms to your exact specification. With an ergonomic handle, quick-release tempered steel blade and a compartment for shavings, it is the potters #1 choice for shaping and refining clay and plaster.
Sgraffito & Detailing Set (Double-Ended) Professional Series The seven most practical and versatile tools for your sgrafitto and detailing needs. Each tool is made from solid piece of high-grade stainless steel and hand crafted in a variety of popular shapes with a precise cutting edge. With a rubber handle for a comfortable, secure grip, these tools are also great for intricate carving, cutting, and refining of detail. Set contains: 7 tools
Faster trimming with better results! StudioPro Foam Trimming Bats offer a superior alternative to adhering the rims of pots to the wheelhead using clay coils. Because pots are held in place by the foam and not stuck down, you have the ability to lift and inspect your piece frequently during trimming. The foam also protects your pot's rim from damage while inverted on the bat. Pots can be easily centered using the concentric rings on the bats as a guide. Our Trimming Bats are made using foam selected for just the right density and grip. Keep in mind that the thicker the foam, the more unsteady smaller pieces will be during trimming, so be sure to select the correct thickness for your pots. For example, 1/4 ” foam works well for smaller, lighter work without extreme rim alteration. Whereas 3/4" foam is best used for heavier pieces or pots with uneven rims that need more protection.
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 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.
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.
The set contains five of the most popular DS Series tools (D1, D2, D3, D7, D10). 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. Diameter of balls on each end: 0.072" and 0.114"
Ideal for fine cuts on greenware, leather work, stenciling and more. This all purpose cutting tool has interchangeable parts with other, standard, utility knives. The surgically sharp blade is held firmly with a four-jaw chuck, releasable, handle. This knife has a textured aluminum handle for a sure grip with wet hands.
For when you really want to sink your teeth into your clay, grab all three small FANGS! Everyone’s clay is different. Some clays are fine, some are gritty. The FANG series of scoring tools allow you to find the right tooth size for the material you’re working on. All of our FANGS are made from cutlery grade stainless steel.
The Small Bowl Ribs are the little brother of the Large Bowl Ribs. They are designed to give as many radius sweeps on the clay as possible. They are smaller in the front and bigger in the back and are a workhorse of a rib, especially if you are throwing big pots. 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.
The SS-102 measures 4.75 inches. Made from the finest 28 gauge stainless steel. Designed and produced by Peter Callas. Measures approximately 3.75" long. Peter Callas also designed several metal ribs, which are unique due to the heavy gauge metal used. This gives them the strength and rigidity of a wooden rib, while maintaining the crispness and flexibility of a metal rib. The SS-102 is dye-stamped from high-grade stainless steel. The extra length of this rib makes it ideal for applications where other ribs, well, fall short. Flexible Gauge Dye-Stamped Stainless Steel Half-Hard Rigid Smooths Reaches wide areas Compresses Made in the USA Trim Gin Tools were a Friday Fun Feature Video on 07/24/2015.
Since 1978 Trim Gin has been supplying ceramic enthusiasts worldwide with a quality line of ribs and trimming tools that come with our Lifetime Warranty. Trim Gin products were conceived and designed by ceramic professionals to meet the demanding needs of both the serious and economically minded craftsperson. We combine the unique, solid, all-metal construction with American craftsmanship and ingenuity to make a superior professional product. Trim Gin are the only ceramic trimming tools made from heat-treated, US manufactured tool steel. Designed and produced by Peter Callas.
The Large Bowl Ribs are the big brother of the Small Bowl Ribs. They are designed to give as many radius sweeps on the clay as possible. They are smaller in the front and bigger in the back and are a workhorse of a rib, especially if you are throwing big pots. 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.
Patterned from the Japanese egote, this tool aids shaping and compressing deep, narrow necked wheel thrown pieces. Made in two sizes of fine hardwood that is polished to a satin finish, these "comfortably fitting" throwing sticks are 12-1/2" in length. TS1 = larger throwing stick. TS2 = smaller throwing stick
Measures approximately 6.75 x .75 inches. Made from the finest 18 gauge tool steel.
Dual Headed ended trimmer made of heat-treated tool steel, hand sharpened for a superior cutting edge and covered with a rust preventative coating. The flat side is perfect for achieving straight lines and angles trimming pots, compresses foot rings and easily smooths throwing lines. The curved end adds a soft finish for trimming pots and is a wonderful carving tool as well.
Hand Sharpened Heat Treated Tool Steel Rust Preventative Coating Made in the USA Trim Gin Tools were a Friday Fun Feature Video on 07/24/2015.
Since 1978 Trim Gin has been supplying ceramic enthusiasts worldwide with a quality line of ribs and trimming tools that come with our Lifetime Warranty. Trim Gin products were conceived and designed by ceramic professionals to meet the demanding needs of both the serious and economically minded craftsperson. We combine the unique, solid, all-metal construction with American craftsmanship and ingenuity to make a superior professional product. Trim Gin are the only ceramic trimming tools made from heat-treated, US manufactured tool steel. Designed and produced by Peter Callas.
Used to remove controlled amounts of clay from wheel-thrown and sculpture pieces. The shaped cutting heads are made from heavy stainless steel ribbon with sharpened edges. Each tool, with its rugged hardwood handle, ensures a sure grip and easy manipulation in wet clay.
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.
This tool has heavier handles and thicker, 36" long wire for cutting and trimming large bodies of clay. Comes in a heat sealed polybag. The more common cut-off wire is the K-35 cut-off wire.
PRO Scratch Pen with Interchangeable Tips (Double-End)
PRO Scratch Pen is an excellent and useful tool for incising and excising a design directly on leather-hard clay works. The double-end interchangeable wire tips are made of high-strength stainless steel wire for long-lasting performance while the soft silicone handle to provide artists an ultimate comfort experience and a pleasure to work.
Please note: The tips on the regular Scratch Pen Tools will not work with this PRO version.
