For Makers Who Speak Through Clay
Small batch pottery tools trusted by thousands of potters who value the natural feel of wood and lasting reliability.
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Want tools that feel good the moment they hit your hands?
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Like the idea of studio gear that works hard and still looks beautiful?
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Do you value tools that hold up over time and support your everyday making?
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Ready for a tool setup that keeps your wheel space neat and your rhythm smooth?
There's A Tool Right For You.
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Wood Ribs & Tools
Our cherry hardwood ribs and shaping tools are made feel steady in...
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New Arrivals
See our latest pottery tools and studio accessories. You’ll find new ribs,...
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
What's Not To Love?
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The Best Materials
Our wood tools are made only with durable hardwoods capable of keeping up with the demands of studio life.
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Made In Small Batches
Every tool gets the individual care required to meet our high standards for feel, finish, & long lasting use.
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The Perfect Finish
Every tool is hand finished with a natural mixture of wax & oil to bring out the warm honey color & extend longevity.
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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.
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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.*
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3 Month Guarantee
If anything happens to your tools in the first 90 days after delivery, we'll replace them at no cost. Guaranteed.*
Let customers speak for us
from 277 reviewsNo longer am I fishing around for my tools. Now all of them are within hands reach. I love this tool cup.
All i bought b were gifts for my daughter. She loves them!
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.
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!
Great hardwood rib!
Excellent for shaping, holds up well to water and clay.
The modified rib that I requested is working like a charm. Thanks so much for your prompt and kind service.
Beautifully crafted, solid wood!
Holds up well to water, lovely form for shaping.
I will be purchasing more!
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
It’s got the big guys but I’m trying! Had some success and will continue to try!
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.
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Tool Cup for Splashpans
4.81 / 5.0
(27) 27 total reviews
Regular price From $16.00Regular price$48.00Sale price From $16.00Sale -
Undercut Tool
4.91 / 5.0
(11) 11 total reviews
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Angled Profile Rib
5.0 / 5.0
(22) 22 total reviews
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Bowl Profile Rib
5.0 / 5.0
(37) 37 total reviews
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Bubble #2 Textured Profile Rib
5.0 / 5.0
(22) 22 total reviews
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Vase Profile Rib
5.0 / 5.0
(15) 15 total reviews
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The Foot Stick
5.0 / 5.0
(18) 18 total reviews
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Bubble Profile Rib
5.0 / 5.0
(28) 28 total reviews
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Rounded Rectangle Rib
5.0 / 5.0
(14) 14 total reviews
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Wood Butter 2oz
5.0 / 5.0
(4) 4 total reviews
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SaleHalf Circle Rib
5.0 / 5.0
(13) 13 total reviews
Regular price From $10.00Regular price$42.00Sale price From $10.00Sale -
Flat Stick Forming Tool
5.0 / 5.0
(1) 1 total reviews
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Potter’s Forming Knife
5.0 / 5.0
(7) 7 total reviews
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Wood Pottery Tool Gift Set #2
5.0 / 5.0
(5) 5 total reviews
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Wood Pottery Tool Gift Set #1
5.0 / 5.0
(8) 8 total reviews
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Classic Rib
5.0 / 5.0
(8) 8 total reviews
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Phi Kidney Rib
4.0 / 5.0
(1) 1 total reviews
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Teardrop Rib
5.0 / 5.0
(1) 1 total reviews
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Large Twin Arc Forming Rib
Regular price $18.00Regular priceSale price $18.00 -
Pottery Rib Earrings with Brass/Gold hardware
5.0 / 5.0
(9) 9 total reviews
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Sunrise Circle Rib
Regular price $12.00Regular priceSale price $12.00 -
Small Kidney Rib
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Bubble #3 Profile Rib
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Oval Platter Rib
Regular price $17.00Regular priceSale price $17.00
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.
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