Shape 5 is the same traditional kidney-shape as Shapes 0 & 1, only bigger. It offers more surface coverage, making it great for smoothing a slab of clay. All of...
Introducing our versatile Japanese-inspired trim tool, aptly named "The All-in-One." Designed by Michael after being captivated by the simplicity of the Japanese kanna trim tool during his 1980s visit to...
Shape 0 is our smallest rib and one of our bestsellers. The traditional kidney shape is the most universally recognized clay tool. These little ribs can get into tight places...
Shape 2 was the firstborn in the Mudtools family of tools. The Shape 2 Rib is a remake of Michael's favorite old rib and is a workhorse for throwing, smoothing...
The Small Shredder is an indispensable tool for shaping and carving leather-hard clay. For years tools like this were available at hardware stores. This type of rasp was originally designed...
The Conical Shredder is indispensable for making longer strokes, and is good for texturing and working on rounded surfaces. Like the Small Shredder, it is also an indispensable tool for...
So many Mudtools! Where does a new potter start? You have asked us which tools we recommend to start with and we’ve compiled our solution: The Mudtools Essentials. The clay...
Shape 3 is 5" wide and gives a good sweep across the clay. This is a good rib for throwing larger objects. Michael prefers the Green Medium or Blue Firm...
This is a favorite general-use paddle-shaped tool. We make ours out of reclaimed local hardwood. The beautiful hardwood (sourced from dead and dying trees) makes a paddle that will give...
The Mudcutter may be the most useful tool that you didn’t know you needed. It’s a wire tool with a ridged bowed frame. This allows you to cut one handed....
Sometimes you need to make a point! The corner on Shape 4 gives a beautiful line on the clay. This tool also offers two flat surfaces and three radiuses. Michael...
The Heavy Black Mudwire is the big brother of the Standard Green Mudwire general-use wire. This Mudwire is made with a thicker high grade stainless steel braided cable, making it...
First of all, this tool is just cool to look at. The Mudshark is designed to combine the two tools most commonly used when throwing pots: a needle tool to...
The Mudcutter Max is the newest edition in our wire tool family, made for when you need an extra hand. Designed to quickly and easily split or divide standard blocks...
Why do we offer additional socks? The idea is that you might eventually wear one out or even lose one in the wash (like those pesky socks for feet). Or,...
Why do we offer additional socks? The idea is that you might eventually wear one out or even lose one in the wash (like those pesky socks for feet). Or,...
We make all of our paddles out of local hardwood, sourced from fallen trees behind Michael's studio. This beautiful hardwood makes a paddle that will give you a lifetime of...
The Bulls Tongue is a new twist on a traditional Japanese gyobera. This subtle shape of this tool will change the way you throw forever, particularly if you are a...
The Wire Bow Replacement Wires is the newest edition in our wire tool family, made for when you need an extra hand. Designed to quickly and easily split or divide...
The Carving Bow is the little brother of the Mudcutter. It’s well suited for faceting, hand building and also handy if you work with polymer clay. The straight wire makes...
