Regular hours: Monday-Saturday 10-3:30
Express pickup available early (9-10) or late (3:30-5) on weekdays by request
In the beginning was the rib… The rib was one of the first tools that Michael started making for himself and then shared with others. A rib is one of the most basic and frequently used tools in clay. Because it acts as an extension of the potter’s own hand, it should function well and be a joy to use. Our Mudtool ribs are made from a flexible material that is considered the “stainless steel” of plastics. Unlike rubber, this material will not develop burrs or cracks. In fact, these ribs will burnish themselves as you use them, so, the more you use them the nicer they become. Available in six shapes, these ribs cover a lot of what hand builders and throwers need from a rib. Each rib shape is available in four degrees of hardness; from very soft to very firm. You choose the shape and hardness that suits your clay and your working style.
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We aim to provide excellent customer service to all potters who chose to shop with us, however, the areas we are able to serve best are in Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Illinois. There are lots of great clay suppliers nationwide that probably do a better job of serving customers in states further away. If you would like help finding a local supplier, please let us know. We will be happy to assist you.
Please note that we favor long term relationships with our customers over one-time transactions on our website based on a random google search result. We are not Amazon and don't want to be. We're a bit old-fashioned I guess...but with a website.
This is a 40 year old family business, now being run by the second generation. We generally run on a staff of 10 or less, and we all work really hard. All employees here are treated like family...we DO also think of our customers as family, but that does mean if you are "tormenting" one of our "little brothers or sisters", we'll "ground" you.
And if you're *really* naughty, you might get a policy named after you. So just be nice, ok? You be nice to us, and we'll do our best for you! That's a promise.