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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 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.
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.
Long and lean, these Platter Ribs were designed to give good compression when you are making plates and platters enabling you to properly compress the clay and avoid those cracks that sometimes develop. They are made with a stiff polymer but still offer some flexibility. The Small one is particularly good for making shallow pasta-style bowls.
For cutting, slicing, shaping and smoothing soft clay. Handcrafted and finished from imported hardwood, this comfortable rib is a total of twelve inches in length.
The SS-302 measures 4 x 1.5 inches. Made from the finest 30 gauge stainless steel. Designed and produced by Peter Callas. Measures approximately 4" 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. Not to be caught without, the SS-302 is dye-stamped from high-grade stainless steel and will quickly become one of your go-to tools! Excellent for porcelain work. 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.
These ribs are made from smooth-finished hardwood, and employ the basic shapes required for opening, shaping, curving, smoothing and trimming wet clay on the potter’s wheel.
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.
The SS-103 measures 6.8 x 2.8 inches. Made from the finest 28 gauge stainless steel. Designed and produced by Peter Callas. Measures approximately 6.8" 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-103 is the largest in our steel rib range and dye-stamped from high-grade stainless steel 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.
These ribs are made from smooth-finished hardwood, and employ the basic shapes required for opening, shaping, curving, smoothing and trimming wet clay on the potter’s wheel.
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.
These ribs are made from smooth-finished hardwood, and employ the basic shapes required for opening, shaping, curving, smoothing and trimming wet clay on the potter’s wheel.
Natural sponges have been used for years. However, the quality of natural sponges can be unpredictable and there is the issue of environmental pressure on the little guys. Sherrill sponges are made of an environmentally friendly material that is incredibly durable and compressed for economy of space and for the fun of watching them expand when introduced to water. The Mudsponge Blue Workhorse is a great all-purpose pop-up sponge made of an open cell material that is very absorbent. They've shaped it like a potters rib to fit comfortably in the palm of your hand. Dyed with a natural pigment, the color will fade with use. The Mudsponge Orange Most Absorbent pop up sponge is the perfect throwing sponge. More absorbent than the Mudsponge White Finishing and the Mudsponge Blue Workhorse, it is the sponge Michael uses for throwing. The Mudsponge White Finishing is pop up sponge made with a tight-cell material and is less absorbent than the Mudsponge Blue Workhorse. It is excellent for finishing work, final detail and clean-up of surfaces and won’t pull out grog or other materials in the clay body. Think of it like a chamois sponge.
The SS-101 measures 3.75 x 2.5 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-101 is dye-stamped from high-grade stainless steel. 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.
These ribs are made from smooth-finished hardwood, and employ the basic shapes required for opening, shaping, curving, smoothing and trimming wet clay on the potter’s wheel.
Spring Brass Rib - The SB-90 measures approximately 6.75 x 2.8 inches. Made from the finest 23 gauge half-hard spring brass. Designed and produced by Peter Callas. Spring Brass Rib. Measures approximately 6.75" 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 Big Brass Rib SB-90 is made of half-hard spring-brass for demanding applications. Ideal for the ceramic sculptor as well as the large-pot thrower or coil builder. Highest Quality Heat Tempered 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.
Use this tool for all kinds of things like scoring, patterning, or texturing on slabs or thrown ware. Each edge has different sized teeth for different effects.
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
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
A 6" long rib perfect for flattening plates and platters or getting that subtle shape inside of a low bowl. Handmade in KY of Red Oak by the Dirty Girls! ANOTHER FINE TOOL FROM THE DIRTY GIRLS!
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!
BigFoot Rib from THE DIRTY GIRLS!!! Use it to profile the foot of your larger pots or create a galley on a rim. 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!
Used for smoothing, shaping and finishing pottery pieces. Molded from pliable rubber. We offer them in two kidney shapes and dif- ferent grades of resiliency. FRH = Hard 4-14" FRSM = Hard 3-1/8" FRSO = Soft 4-1/4" FRSS = Soft 3-1/8"
Used for smoothing, shaping and finishing pottery pieces. Molded from pliable rubber. We offer them in two kidney shapes and dif- ferent grades of resiliency. FRH = Hard 4-14" FRSM = Hard 3-1/8" FRSO = Soft 4-1/4" FRSS = Soft 3-1/8"
Used for smoothing, shaping and finishing pottery pieces. Molded from pliable rubber. We offer them in two kidney shapes and dif- ferent grades of resiliency. FRH = Hard 4-14" FRSM = Hard 3-1/8" FRSO = Soft 4-1/4" FRSS = Soft 3-1/8"
Have you ever made a hollow form and then tried to bump out the clay, only to find that you just can’t get your arm or your knuckle to the sweet spot? You need The Bump! The Bump is designed to extend the potter’s reach up to 18 inches when working in a hollow form: giving you the leverage you need to bump out the clay. The aluminum rod is stiff but can be altered to suit your individual need for throwing or sculpting clay. We can ship it to you straight and you customize it, or with a preset S curve. (See photos.) The sponge end is a dense absorbable material with a hard center.
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.
THIS IS THE VERSION THAT WORKS FOR PEOPLE USING NON-STANDARD ROTATION FOR THEIR WHEEL; FREQUENTLY CALLED LEFT-HANDED THROWING OR JAPANESE STYLE THROWINGIf you throw with a reversing switch engaged on an American wheel, this would also work for you. The Giffin Grip is a the only tool that both centers and holds pots on a potter's wheel for trimming. Three sliders move in simultaneously to gently corral and secure your pot on center. Designed specifically for trimming, it works equally well for waxing the foot of a pot or banding with oxides. After a simple one-time adjustment, the Giffin Grip quickly snaps on and off your wheel. The Giffin Grip fits most potter’s wheels on the market including: Shimpo, Brent, Speedball, Skutt, and many more. Any potter’s wheel with a removable splash pan, or sufficient side clearance to mount a 16” (42cm) diameter round plate on top can accommodate a Giffin Grip. 90 day international money-back guarantee: 10 years free replacement of parts that break or wear out under normal studio use. Features: Centers your pots in seconds. Reliable, 3 point, spiral-based locking mechanism secures your pots on center. Will not stick to the rim of your pots like wet clay wads, or let your pot loose. Simply snaps on and off your wheel head. Comes with 5 sets of rods, to hold a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Fits any potter’s wheel with a removable splash pan or sufficient side clearance to mount a 16” (42cm) diameter plate. Designed to withstand years of continuous studio use.
When Michael visited potters in Japan he observed that it was common for them to pull, rather than push, their carving tools through the clay. The dragging motion allowed for less friction and a fluid cut. For years Michael has made a variety of Japanese-style carving tools for his own use and he’s spent A LOT of time carving on clay. Made of high carbon steel and tempered to be very hard, the Dragtool is designed to grace the hand and make a fluted mark in the clay. One end cuts a wider flute than the other. Whether you draw a long fluted line or chip away at the clay, the texture looks beautiful under a celadon or any glaze that breaks on the surface.
One of Anne W. Bracker's top 5 favorites!
THIS IS THE VERSION THAT WORKS FOR MOST POTTERS IN NORTH AMERICA AND EUROPE The Giffin Grip is a the only tool that both centers and holds pots on a potter's wheel for trimming. Three sliders move in simultaneously to gently corral and secure your pot on center. Designed specifically for trimming, it works equally well for waxing the foot of a pot or banding with oxides. After a simple one-time adjustment, the Giffin Grip quickly snaps on and off your wheel. The Giffin Grip fits most potter’s wheels on the market including: Shimpo, Brent, Speedball, Skutt, and many more. Any potter’s wheel with a removable splash pan, or sufficient side clearance to mount a 16” (42cm) diameter round plate on top can accommodate a Giffin Grip. 90 day international money-back guarantee: 10 years free replacement of parts that break or wear out under normal studio use. Features: Centers your pots in seconds. Reliable, 3 point, spiral-based locking mechanism secures your pots on center. Will not stick to the rim of your pots like wet clay wads, or let your pot loose. Simply snaps on and off your wheel head. Comes with 5 sets of rods, to hold a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Fits any potter’s wheel with a removable splash pan or sufficient side clearance to mount a 16” (42cm) diameter plate. Designed to withstand years of continuous studio use.
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.
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.
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.
These tools are used by potters and sculptors for medium duty clay cutting, shaping, and slicing. These 8" ribbon tools have cutting ends formed from high-strength sharpened stainless steel that are firmly attached to hardwood handles.
