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    • Sherrill Mudtools

    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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      Fang Tool, Large

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      Fang Tool, Large

      For when you really want to sink your teeth into your clay, grab all three small FANGS! Everyone’s clay is different. Some clays are fine, some are gritty. The FANG series of scoring tools allow you to find the right tooth size for the...

      Was: $12.00
      Now: $10.00
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    • Fang Tool, Small

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      sku: SMTFANGSM

      Fang Tool, Small

      For when you really want to sink your teeth into your clay, grab all three small FANGS! Everyone’s clay is different. Some clays are fine, some are gritty. The FANG series of scoring tools allow you to find the right tooth size for the...

      $11.00
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    • Small Bowl Polymer Rib Small Bowl Polymer Rib

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      sku: SMTSB

      Small Bowl Polymer Rib

      The Small Bowl Ribs are the little brother of the Large Bowl Ribs. They are designed to give as many radius sweeps on the clay as possible. They are smaller in the front and bigger in the back and are a workhorse of a rib, especially if you are throwing...

      $13.00
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    • Edge 0 Edge 1

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      sku: SMTSRP

      Paisley Scraper Rib

      Paisley Scraper Ribs prove themselves to be excellent in sculpting, shaping, and refining leather hard clay. The tight inside radius is good for working around joints (for example, at the inside of a teapot spout.) Made with cutlery grade stainless...

      $12.00
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    • Long Scraper Rib - 24 teeth Long Scraper Rib - 18 teeth

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      sku: SMTSRLG

      Long Scraper Rib

      The Long Scraper Rib is available in four different edge styles: a Smooth edge, an Extra-Fine edge (24 teeth per inch), a Fine edge (18 teeth per inch), and a Regular edge (12 teeth per inch.) The smooth one works great for throwing, the...

      $14.00
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    • Edge 0 Edge 1

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      sku: SMTDP

      Drawing Ribs - Pebble

      Love texture? We do! For years Michael has altered his metal ribs to create interesting surfaces. Sherrill's Drawing Ribs are made out of cutlery grade stainless steel. The Pebble shape is great for concave surfaces like the inside of a bowl. Drag...

      $13.00
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    • Leaf Drawing rib edge 0 Leaf Drawing rib edge 1

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      sku: SMTDL

      Drawing Ribs - Leaf

      Love texture? We do! For years Michael has altered his metal ribs to create interesting surfaces. Sherrill's Drawing Ribs are made out of cutlery grade stainless steel. The Bean shape is a perfect for bowls and cups, both inside and out. Drag. Hatch. Let...

      $11.00
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    • Drawing Rib edge 0 Drawing Rib edge 1

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      sku: SMTDB

      Drawing Ribs - Bean

      Love texture? We do! For years Michael has altered his metal ribs to create interesting surfaces. Sherrill's Drawing Ribs are made out of cutlery grade stainless steel. The Bean shape is a perfect for bowls and cups, both inside and out. Drag. Hatch. Let...

      $13.00
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    • Small Platter Rib - Green Firm Large Platter Rib - Green Firm

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      sku: SMTP

      Polymer Platter Rib

      Long and lean, these Platter Ribs were designed to give good compression when you are making plates and platters enabling you to properly compress the clay and avoid those cracks that sometimes develop. They are made with a stiff polymer but still offer...

      $16.00
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    • Polymer Ribs

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      sku: SMT

      Polymer Ribs

      The Red Very Soft polymer rib is excellent for finishing rims.The Yellow Soft polymer rib is excellent for smoothing.The Chartreuse Green Medium is excellent for smoothing forms. The Blue Hard polymer rib is excellent for throwing and shaping. All of our...

      $9.00
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    • Mudsponge Orange Absorbant

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      sku: SMTMS

      Mudsponge

      Natural sponges have been used for years. However, the quality of natural sponges can be unpredictable and there is the issue of environmental pressure on the little guys. Sherrill sponges are made of an environmentally friendly material that is...

      $7.00
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    • Large Bowl Polymer Rib Large Bowl Polymer Rib

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      sku: SMTLB

      Large Bowl Polymer Rib

      The Large Bowl Ribs are the big brother of the Small Bowl Ribs. They are designed to give as many radius sweeps on the clay as possible. They are smaller in the front and bigger in the back and are a workhorse of a rib, especially if you are throwing big...

      $17.00
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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.