• Want tools that feel good the moment they hit your hands?

  • Like the idea of studio gear that works hard and still looks beautiful?

  • Do you value tools that hold up over time and support your everyday making?

  • Ready for a tool setup that keeps your wheel space neat and your rhythm smooth?

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There's A Tool Right For You.

We Understand Good Tools Are Essential.

We know how it feels to want tools that keep up with your hands and your ideas. You want your studio to feel organized, calm, and a little bit beautiful. And you want gear that lasts, so you can focus on making, not replacing.

That’s why we make small-batch tools that support your flow, look great in the studio, and bring a bit of simple pleasure every time you use them.

  • Thousands of Tools Made
  • Making Potters Happy Since 2023
  • Hundreds of 5 Star Reviews
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What's Not To Love?

  • The Best Materials

    Our wood tools are made only with durable hardwoods capable of keeping up with the demands of studio life.

  • Made In Small Batches

    Every tool gets the individual care required to meet our high standards for feel, finish, & long lasting use.

  • The Perfect Finish

    Every tool is hand finished with a natural mixture of wax & oil to bring out the warm honey color & extend longevity.

  • Free US Shipping

    Any order over $35 automatically gets free US shipping at checkout. But don't worry, we also offer a low-cost, flat rate option if you don't meet the minimum.

  • 30 Day Returns

    We're so confident you'll love the tools that if for any reason you don't, just send them back for a full refund.*

  • 3 Month Guarantee

    If anything happens to your tools in the first 90 days after delivery, we'll replace them at no cost. Guaranteed.*

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Let customers speak for us

from 277 reviews
No longer am I fishing around for my tools

No longer am I fishing around for my tools. Now all of them are within hands reach. I love this tool cup.

Anonymous
Tool Cup for Splashpans
Tool Cup for Splashpans
All i bought b were gifts for my daughter

All i bought b were gifts for my daughter. She loves them!

Donna Johnson
Vase Profile Rib
Vase Profile Rib
My new favorite

My new favorite

Lisa Mendum
Bowl Profile Rib
Bowl Profile Rib
Why did I not order this sooner

Why did I not order this sooner.
I just received my first order of wood butter. After cleaning I my wooden pottery ribs I slathered the wood butter all over them and let them dry for a while. The product soaked in and restored my ribs nicely. I will continue to this to keep my wood tools In god condition.

Anonymous
Wood Butter 2oz
Wood Butter 2oz
I recently received the four piece rib set and LOVE it

I recently received the four piece rib set and LOVE it. I've retired my old foot tool, love the bubble tool (first time I've used something like this) and have tried the other two, as well. I love the holes in the ribs as they make it easy to keep a tight hold on the ribs. The wood seems to be high quality, too. I'm sure these aren't my first set of tools from Stoic Clay Tools.

P.S. be sure to buy some wood butter to keep your tools in great shape,. I'm also a fan of the splashpan tool cup. Great design and keeps my tools easily accessable while I throw or trim!

Steven Potter
Wood Pottery Tool Gift Set #1
Wood Pottery Tool Gift Set #1
Great hardwood rib! Excellent for shaping

Great hardwood rib!
Excellent for shaping, holds up well to water and clay.

Lori Langford
Bubble #2 Textured Profile Rib
Bubble #2 Textured Profile Rib
The modified rib that I requested is working like a charm

The modified rib that I requested is working like a charm. Thanks so much for your prompt and kind service.

Jim R Allen
Classic Rib
Classic Rib
Beautifully crafted

Beautifully crafted, solid wood!
Holds up well to water, lovely form for shaping.
I will be purchasing more!

Lori Langford
Vase Profile Rib
Vase Profile Rib
My new favorite rib

Love this rib!

Laura
Angled Profile Rib
Angled Profile Rib
Great Quality!

Quality is great and works great!

Jay
Vase Profile Rib
Vase Profile Rib
Fast delivery

Fast delivery. Beautiful tool and easy to use.

Patty
Claw Rib
Claw Rib
Love

Love them

Nola A
Tool Cup for Splashpans
Tool Cup for Splashpans
Very easy to use

Very easy to use the rib and get perfect shaped bowls. I am using 2 pounds of clay for a cereal bowl. Hope this tool will last a while

Luise
Bowl Profile Rib
Bowl Profile Rib
Fantastic

Well made rib with a great angle amd design!

N Sidran
Classic Rib
Classic Rib
Angle profile rib

It’s got the big guys but I’m trying! Had some success and will continue to try!

Anna Vargas
Angled Profile Rib
Angled Profile Rib

Find Your Perfect Tool

We make tools and accessories that help potters work with more comfort, control, and joy. Our Tool Cup for Splashpans keeps your favorite tools close while you throw, so you don’t have to fumble around the wheel. Our Wood Ribs come in shapes that support smooth walls, clean profiles, and steady shaping, and our Wood Butter keeps those ribs sealed, nourished, and ready for daily use. For a bit of fun, we also offer Pottery Rib–Shaped Earrings that celebrate the tools potters reach for the most.

Everything is simple, practical, and made to feel good in the studio.

About Us

Stoic Clay Tools is just the two of us, Brett and Rachel, working together in a small workshop in Upstate SC. When we made our first batch of tools in 2023 we realized how much we enjoyed designing and shaping pieces with the same attention to detail that potters bring to their own work. Since then we have come a long way, making thousands of ribs for hundreds of potters in the US and around the world. We are extremely grateful for every potter who chooses what we make to become part of their own process.

*Free returns and 90 day replacement protection are valid for US customers only.
See full return policy listed here.