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.
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.
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. Set includes R1-R5.
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.
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 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 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.
This special teardrop shaped foot, flat on the bottom, is perfect for pressing lace in place, in addition to the fine, sharp needle for placement. The foot is stainless steel with a hardwood handle for a total length of 6-3/4".
This heavy blunt needle for placement of the lace as well as a special teardrop shaped foot, flat on the bottom for pressing lace in place. The foot is stainless steel with a hardwood handle for a total length of 6-3/4"
Ideal for cutting out windows. These cutters are de- signed with push out plungers to remove clay from tube. Made of high quality brass with rubbertips on the plunger for comfort.
HCS1 (red capped) = 3/32" diameter
HCS2 (blue capped) = 1/8" diameter
HCS3 (yellow capped) = 3/16" diameter
HCS4 (black capped) = 1/4" diameter
These special blades will cut in any direction that pressure is applied. The high carbon steel saw is firmly set into a hardwood handle for a total length of 5-3/8". The K32 is a heavy duty saw used for cutting out designs in thick-walled greenware.
This tool makes the right size hole in greenware salt and pepper shakers. Double-ended, it has high carbon steel drills firmly set in a hardwood handle for a total length of 6 3/4".
Many special effects that were difficult (and time consuming) are simple to achieve with a single tool. One stroke is all it takes to make multiple fine lines with these angled bristles. The heat-treated steel bristles are firmly set in a firm grip, textured aluminum handle for a total length of 5".
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 Long Scraper Rib is available in four different edge styles: a Smooth edge, an Extra-Fine edge (24 teeth per inch), a Fine edge (18 teeth per inch), and a Regular edge (12 teeth per inch.) The smooth one works great for throwing, the toothy ones are fantastic for scoring, scraping and planing the clay. This is a good tool for sculpting and hand building. Made from high quality stainless steel, these scrapers are flexible.
Love texture? We do! For years Michael has altered his metal ribs to create interesting surfaces. Sherrill's Drawing Ribs are made out of cutlery grade stainless steel. The Pebble shape is great for concave surfaces like the inside of a bowl. Drag. Hatch. Let you imagination have free reign. Have fun discovering every side of these ribs.
Choose from 5 different edges:
DB0 – Smooth
DB1 – Organic
DB2 – Wave
DB3 – Angle
DB4 – Angle
Love texture? We do! For years Michael has altered his metal ribs to create interesting surfaces. Sherrill's Drawing Ribs are made out of cutlery grade stainless steel. The Bean shape is a perfect for bowls and cups, both inside and out. Drag. Hatch. Let you imagination have free reign. Have fun discovering every side of these ribs.
Choose from 5 different edges:
DB0 – Smooth
DB1 – Organic
DB2 – Wave
DB3 – Angle
DB4 – Wave
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.
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.
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.
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-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.
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
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"
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.
