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.

The Small Bowl Rib is designed to give as many radius sweeps on the clay as needed. With a smaller curve in the front and a bigger curve in the back, this is a workhorse of a rib. An indispensable tool, particularly if you love throwing round forms.

This is a favorite general-use paddle tool. Made from reclaimed local hardwood (sourced from dead and dying trees) that will give you a lifetime of use. This little guy works hard to join a seam, put a pleat in a tea bowl or deform a small pot.

Small Paddle socks are sold in pairs, sock colors vary. This set fits the Small Paddle, sold separately.

The Small Shredder is an indispensable tool for shaping and carving leather-hard clay.

Replacement blades for the Mudtools Small Shredder: 2 blades per pack

The Shape 0 Stainless Rib (SS0) is our smallest rib shape and a bestseller. The traditional kidney shape of this potter's rib is the most universally recognized clay tool. This little rib can get into tight places and is good for detail work.

The Shape 1 Stainless Rib (SS1) is a traditional kidney-shaped rib--the most universally recognized pottery tool. It fits well in the hand and perfect for sculpting, hand building and throwing. Shape 1 is not too big, not too small. It's just right.

The Shape 2 Stainless Rib (SS2) is a workhorse for throwing, smoothing and compressing. In the Mudtools family, this shape was one of the firstborn in the tool series.

Sometimes you have to make a point. The corner point on the Shape 4 Stainless Rib, also known as the SS4, gives a beautiful line on the clay. This tool also offers two flat surfaces and three radiuses.

The Shape 5 Stainless Rib (SS5) is the same traditional kidney shape as Shapes 0 and 1, only bigger. It offers more surface coverage, which makes them great for smoothing a slab of clay.

Here is a rib that stands firm. Made of a heavier grade stainless steel, the Shape 7 has less flexibility than some of the other ribs. The blunt end is good for carving away material or removing waste clay on the wheel.

Our Small Bowl Rib (SS8) is designed to give as many radius sweeps on the clay as possible. With a smaller curve in the front and a bigger curve in the back, this is a workhorse of a rib.

More than just a cut-off tool! As you pull it through the clay, the coiled wire leaves a unique pattern. Use it for faceting to achieve a surface that looks great on wood-fired or salt-fired pots and under glazes that break (like a celadon or temmoku).

This Mudwire is made with a thicker high grade stainless steel braided cable, making it stronger & more resistant to kinking. The heavy gauge wire is built to take on the big jobs and groggy clay.

Save your fingers! Our Short Curly Pink Mudwire is perfect for potters who work small. This is more than just a cut-off tool. As you pull the wire through the clay, it leaves a beautiful pattern.

Save your fingers! Our Short Orange Mudwire is perfect for potters who work small. The shortened wire eliminates the need to wrap inches of wire around your fingers.

Our Standard Green Mudwire is ergonomically designed to be a pleasure to use. The handle is made with a durable polymer and is shaped to give you a comfortable grip without having to wrap the wire around your fingers.

One custom silkscreened underglaze rice paper transfer sheet for use on greenware or bisque pottery.