Tools I Use the Most

My tools never look this clean on a daily basis. They are normally covered in clay and scattered about this tray.

Some of the tools I purchased, some I made, some are altered to fit my needs, others are repurposed from ordinary items and some like my signature stamps were designed by me but manufactured by someone else. 

The reason for this post is that I will be teaching a beginning throwing class at the Sedona Arts Center and I want to share with students the tools I use the most.

Students can purchase a Kemper Basic Tool Kit from the Sedona Arts Center for $15. The tools in the basic tool kit will get you started but when you want to move up to more professional grade tools you can visit the sites listed below.

The places I frequently order my tools from include Mudtools, Bailey Pottery, Axner Pottery and Dick Blick for square throwing bats.  You can get some of these tools at Marjon Ceramics if you happen to be down in Phoenix, AZ.

If you would like to order your own pewter signature stamp you can get one made at 4clay.com.

Making, buying and fabricating your own pottery tools is part of the process. Many of the tools I buy do not work out the way I think they will so I have a few boxes full of tools I rarely use - but when I bought them I thought they were going to be put to good purpose! Part of having a hobby or an avocation is the joy of getting to buy stuff for it. Pottery has no shortage of things to spend your money on so have fun filling up your tool box.😉