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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Used by potters to accurately shape, contour and trim clay and plaster forms on the wheel. The heavy steel head is braced to a steel shaft, plated and firmly set into a smooth hardwood handle. This tool ships with an orange coating on the sharp part of the tool. Peel off the coating prior to using.
Measures approximately 5.25 x .8 inches. Made from the finest 18 gauge tool steel.
Dual headed 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 or curved lines and angles trimming pots, compresses foot rings and easily smoothes throwing lines. The arrow end adds finishing touches for trimming pots and is a wonderful carving tool and can be used to smooth throwing lines.
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.
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.
Designed for medium duty pottery and sculpture work, these 7" long tools have sharpened stainless steel beveled ribbon ends attached to hardwood handles.
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.
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.
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.
Carving Set (Double-Ended) Professional Series This miniature set with double ends is great for delicate carving and detailing of soft clay. Each tool is handcrafted from high quality stainless steel to ensure a precise cutting edge and has a bright orange rubber handle for a comfortable and secure grip. Fun to use and easy to find, these tools can be sharpened. Set contains: 4 tools
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
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.
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.
SHREDDER SIZE: 2.75" wide x 2" tall
The Small Shredder is an indispensable tool for shaping and carving leather hard clay. For years you could find a tool like this at the hardware store. This rasp was designed to be used on wood. Clay people, sculptors and auto-body repairmen discovered how well the blade worked on other materials (like clay and auto body filler). The problem was the handle design. The handle would trap clay and get clogged up. Michael designed a new open blade shape as well as a comfortable ergonomic grip. It functions well, doesn’t trap the waste clay in the tool and doesn’t frustrate the user. An added benefit is the tool mark, it leaves a handsome textured surface in the clay.
We do our best to ship the color requested but occasionally substitutions must be made. Pick the Surprise Me! option if you don't care which color you receive.
I have used sure form tools on clay since the first time I saw them at the hardware store, but it did not take me long to realize that the handle did not function well with clay. It would easily clog and then frustrate the user. So, my answer was to design my own handle. The shredder handle is the production version of one that I have used for over ten years. It is one of the most useful and handy tools in my box. I hope you love it as much as I love mine.-Michael Sherrill
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.
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 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. Set includes R1-R5.
This stainless steel fluting tool makes it easy to carve pots with beautiful designs and exacting control. The unique design includes panels on the side of the cutting loop that act as “runners” (like on a sled) to maintain a consistent depth as you cut. This makes for a fluid stroke. Each tool has two fluting designs: rounded and pointed.
Carving and Sculpting Set(Double-Ended)Professional Series This set offers a wide variety of shapes for basic clay carving and modeling. Many of these tools allow you to refine forms to your exact needs and can be sharpened. Each tool is double-ended and handcrafted from high-quality stainless steel to ensure a precise cutting edge. The green rubber handles are easy to find and provide a comfortable, secure grip. Without glue or assembled parts, these tools are made for life. Set contains: 7 tools
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)
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.
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.
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.
9 new tempered steel tools for your small trimming and detail carving needs. Featuring a comfortable grip to reduce hand fatigue.
See second picture to compare sizes with a standard trim tool.
Marking Dot is a decorating disk and trimming wheel in one. The decorating disk has a measurement around the circumference for a quick and easy reference guide to create your marking divisions for decorating designs. It includes the most popular even and odd diagram divisions for your convenience. It is also an excellent tool to support all wheel trimming needs. It is made with precision-machined aluminum wheels and stainless-steel ball bearings for smooth rotation, along with an accurate measurement imprinted on the clear plastic disk. Available in small, medium, and large disk sizes.
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.
The premium quality trim tools in the Dirty Girls Trim Tools 200 SERIES feature a true tool steel loop that is hardened & tempered to create a super steel blade. The loop is ¼” wide, and sharp on both edges. Acetate handles have closed cell foam grips for added comfort. The overall length of each tool is approximately 6-1/2”. The tools can be re-sharpened for extra long life.
The premium quality trim tools in the Dirty Girls Trim Tools 300 SERIES feature a MEDIUM GAUGE true tool steel loop that is hardened & tempered to create a super steel blade. The loop is ¼” wide, and sharp on both edges. Acetate handles have closed cell foam grips for added comfort. The overall length of each tool is approximately 6-1/2”. The tools can be re-sharpened for extra long life.
