Clay Shaping Tools Identification

Front

A rotating platform used for shaping clay forms by hand

Back

Potter’s Wheel

Front

A flat tool made of wood, rubber, metal, or plastic, used for smoothing, shaping, and compressing the surface of clay.

Back

Rib

Front

A tool consisting of two wooden handles and a thin wire, used to cut large pieces of clay from blocks or to remove finished pieces from the wheel.

Back

Wire Cutter

Front

A pointed tool used for scoring, incising designs, and measuring the thickness of clay walls.

Back

needle tool

Front

A thin, bladed tool used for cutting, trimming, and shaping soft clay.

Back

Fettling Knife

Front

A tool with a looped metal wire at the end, used for carving, trimming, and removing clay.

Back

Loop Tool

Front

Wooden tools used to shape, smooth, or add details to clay projects.

Back

wooden Modeling Tool

Front

A soft, absorbent material used to add or remove water, smooth clay, and clean surfaces.

Back

Sponge

Front

A tool used to apply slip (liquid clay) in controlled lines and decorative design

Back

Slip

Front

A turntable that rotates freely, used to work on a piece from all angles while hand-building or decorating.

Back

Banding Wheel