One of Chris Burke's top 5 favorites!Everyone wants this scalpel. It's lightweight, easy to use, and surgically sharp! Don't let the low price and disposable look fool you, our customers tell us that these wonderful little knives last much longer than expected.
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.
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.
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.
A SUPER-THICK Stainless Steel Cut-off wire for undercutting large platters and leather-hard wares! These new handles are 4x as thick as the regular Dirty Girl handles, giving you added cushion when cutting under heavy or wide wares. You will love this tool!!!
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
The Dot is a clay level and trimming wheel in one. The clay level was designed to help leveling clay work on a bisque trimming chuck or any trimming support before trimming. The trimming wheel is designed to hold down the green ware pottery on wheel for ease of trimming needs. It is made with precision-machined aluminum wheels and stainless-steel ball bearings for smooth rotation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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".
The stiff, course bristles are designed for use on hard greenware. The brush is made with stainless steel wires firmly set in a hardwood handle for a total length of 6-1/2".
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.
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.
Rump Shaper RU1 Rib from THE DIRTY GIRLS!!! Use the rounded side to profile the foot of your pot or create a galley on a rim. Use the slope side to shape the profile of your entire pot. Top and Bottom edges are beveled for use as shaping ribs too. Handmade in KY of fine hardwood Red Oak. ANOTHER FINE TOOL FROM THE DIRTY GIRLS!
