Our Philosophy Is That Good Tools Are Non-Negotiable

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 Since 2023
  • Hundreds of 5 Star Reviews
  • Made In A Real, Small Workshop
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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 306 reviews
I love my new tool cup

I love my new tool cup. It’s easy to adjust the knob to properly attach your tool cup to your splash pan. It perfectly holds all my tools and has them at the ready. I don’t waste time trying to find what I’m looking for.

Margot Perry
Tool Cup for Splashpans
Tool Cup for Splashpans
Love it !

Love the rib works smooth against the clay

Anonymous
The Foot Stick
The Foot Stick

The tools are very wellmade

I.C.
Wood Pottery Tool Gift Set #1
Wood Pottery Tool Gift Set #1
Creates a beautiful bowl

Creates a beautiful bowl. Many compliments.

Anonymous
Claw Rib
Claw Rib
Game changer for my wheel setup + love the purple rim! 💜

⭐Extremely useful and helpful addition to my pottery bench. This tool cup attaches right to my splashpan and keeps all my ribs, loop tools, and trimming tools exactly where I need them — no more reaching for a messy tray or knocking things into the slop bucket.

Setup was a breeze. It took me under a minute to get it on my splashpan, and it feels solid. No wobbling even when I’m loading it up.

And I have to shout out the purple rim — it’s such a fun pop of color! Makes my wheel area feel more “me” and it’s easy to spot my tools at a glance.

If you’re tired of clutter around your wheel, grab this. Simple, practical, and well-made. Love it!

BlazenBlingArt
Tool Cup for Splashpans
Tool Cup for Splashpans
Easy to use

Easy to use and versatile!!

Julie Tamanaco
Undercut Tool
Undercut Tool
Love it great tool when making

Love it great tool when making bowls

Anonymous
Bowl Profile Rib
Bowl Profile Rib
The tool cup keeps my tools handy when throwing on the wheel

The tool cup keeps my tools handy when throwing on the wheel.

Helen Jackson
Tool Cup for Splashpans
Tool Cup for Splashpans
Great quality

Great quality. Shape results in an elegant piece.

kiln Kat.
Vase Profile Rib
Vase Profile Rib
I have several tools from stoic and love them all

I have several tools from stoic and love them all. They are beautifully made and easy to use.

Julie Tamanaco
Vase Profile Rib
Vase Profile Rib
Quality craftsmanship

Quality craftsmanship. Very good value for the cost.Highly recommend

Brandon McCormack
Undercut Tool
Undercut Tool
I haven’t used this item yet

I haven’t used this item yet. Quality looks good.

Brandon McCormack
Bowl Profile Rib
Bowl Profile Rib
Best foot tool I've tried

I love this tool, it's compact, lightweight and sturdy. The profile allows me to add a foot even in a tight angle, a freedom that I've found harder in other tools that often have the foot cutter on a wide rib that makes it difficult to get into a tight spot on the wheel. I only use the curved cutout, I've tried the triangle side but that hard edge on the foot is hard to preserve all the way through multiple firings in a community studio, where fragile edges occasionally get dinged. I actually use the triangle edge to remove the clay build up from the edges of my Blue Bucket vat system tiles when i remove from the insert. Good tool for small hands or limited storage space.

L Harvey
The Foot Stick
The Foot Stick
Great tool

I reach for this tool often. It is my go-to to add a little lift to the bottom of my spoon rests, the curved edge is perfect for adding that lift to the bottom of a small dish when it's on the wheel. I also appreciate the size of this tool, I have small hands and I don't like bulky tools.

L Harvey
Undercut Tool
Undercut Tool
Love it!!! Nice to keep things all in one

Love it!!! Nice to keep things all in one place

Traci S
Tool Cup for Splashpans
Tool Cup for Splashpans

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 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.