Hand crafted custom pottery tools... by:
Chris Henley
Welcome to my tool site. Here you will find a variety of hand crafted and unique tools designed for potters and clay artists that will help you create and enhance your clay work. I will craft a tool for you using my own designs and patterns or will make one to your specifications.
For tool information or questions use this email link or correspondence link near the bottom of this page
Click on the text below to go directly to the wood or metal tools section
The wood and bamboo tools offered here are individually hand shaped, formed and finished. Each is unique. Dimensions shown are approximate and are dictated by the original character of the raw materials. The actual size, shape and color varies slightly from tool to tool due to the fact that they are not created on an assembly line from stock materials. Unless otherwise noted, all wood tools are sanded and treated with Danish or tung oil and wax. The bamboo tools are untreated.
These tools are crafted from hand selected domestic and tropical species. We are committed to helping protect the environment and the woods used to make these tools are recycled cut-offs from a local mill rather than dimensioned pieces. Therefore, availability of specific wood and bamboo species varies. Availability and quality of these cut-offs impacts the size and price of certain tools.
With all tool orders, once completed, I will email you a digital photo of the finished tools. No tools will be mailed to you with out your pre-approval.
All orders are sent via U.S. Postal Service. Please specify First Class (minimum $5.00) or Priority Service (minimum $8.00).
To Order: Use Email Link at the bottom of this page
Trimming knives: (Click on the photo thumbnail to go to a larger picture)
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Hardwood Trimming Knives (functions like a 45 trimming stick) See examples at left: (Click on the photo thumbnail to go to a larger picture)
6" minimum overall length.
Ask for price quote for longer lengths.
Handle diameter & blade width ranges from .75" to 1"
Price: $15 each. ( for woods such as cocobolo, bocote, satine, padauk, mahogany)
Ebony add $5.00
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Throwing sticks/Gallery formers
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Custom
shapes made to your specification.
Pictures at left show examples of some shapes I have made for custom orders. (Click on the photo thumbnail to go to a larger picture) With custom shapes a paper template is requested if possible. If you want one of the pictured shapes please specify: Type and Length. Prices are based on the overall length of the stick. For sticks up to 12" the price is $1.50 per inch. ($10 minimum) For lengths from 12" to 18" the price is $2.00 per inch. For lengths over 18" please ask for a quote.
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Micro throwing
sticks: $8 each
Brass with bamboo handles (Click on the photo thumbnail to go to a larger picture)
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Paddles/mold beaters
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Mold Beaters: (Click on the photo thumbnail to go to a larger picture) 7"- 8" overall length
Square, (approx.) 2" x 2": $15
Rounded: (approx.) 1" x 3": $18
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Examples are
shown on the left. No two paddles are ever alike, each is unique.
Price is determined by width/length, and how many surfaces are cut with
texture. All are hand crafted from hardwoods. Ebony and similar exotic
tropical species will be slightly higher than domestic species.
(Click on the photo thumbnail to go to a larger picture)
Price will normally range from $15 to $35 each. Please email for a price quote. I will fashion one to your specifications, and email you a photo for approval prior to purchase.
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Modeling tools (for tile artists & sculptors)
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Modeling Tools (for sculpture and tile work) (Click on the photo thumbnail to go to a larger picture) Individual tool: 6" overall length
.5" diameter: $8.00, set of 3: $21
.75' diameter: $9.00, set of 3: $24
1" diameter: $10.00, set of 3: $27
When ordering a set, please specify which 3 shapes you want .
Ebony add $5.00 per tool to individual price or $4 to set price
Custom shapes to your specifications/ Quote on request |
Rollers (textured and smooth)
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Textured Rollers: Each unique. Pictures show examples only. No two are ever alike. (Click on the photo thumbnail to go to a larger picture)
6" - 7" overall length, 1.5" - 2" diameter": $15 to $20
Send me your custom design for a price quote.
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Bevel Tool
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45-degree bevel cutter (Click on the photo thumbnail to go to a larger picture)
Size varies from 2.5" x 2.5" to 3" x 3".
Price: $15
Larger sizes, and different bevel angles are available on request.
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Spout formers
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6" to 12" 1:5 ratio
(Click on the photo thumbnail to go to a larger picture) Prices: $12 to $15
Custom made to your specifications on request.
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Scoring tool Picture on the left is an example of a four prong scoring tool. Other Combinations available upon request (Click on the photo thumbnail to go to a larger picture) Approximate dimensions: Overall length 3.5", width is 1.5". Needles are 1/16th " brass. Price: $15
Or Custom made to your specifications on request.
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Ribs
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Bowie rib
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Plate Rib
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Canoe Rib
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Ribs (Click on the photo thumbnail to go to a larger picture)
Ribs cut to the patterns shown on left are $10 each. (Add $3 for Ebony.)
When ordering please specify the following:
Thickness (up to .75")
Edge style, rounded or sharp (thumper has rounded edges)
With /without grip holes (without unless specified)
If you want grip holes, please specify placement and diameter.)
Custom shapes and dimensions made to your specifications/(Wood, Brass, Copper) Quote on request
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Bowl Rib
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Thumper
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Toucan Rib
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Gyubera (cow tongue) |
Example at left is approximately 2.5" wide and 10" in length (Click on the photo thumbnail to go to a larger picture) Prices start at $25. Request a price quote on custom dimensions .
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Beading Ribs: 1"x 6" Bead cut to your specifications. Price: $9 each (Add $5 for Ebony.) custom sizes available/ Quote on request
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Glaze pourers (vertical and horizontal)
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Made from local bamboo species. Vertical handles are attached with stainless steel or aluminum rivets.
All are approximately 5" to 6" deep with 8" to 10" handles. Diameters range from about 1.5" up to 3"
Price: 1.5: - 2" diameter: $18
2" - 3" diameter: $20
Please specify diameter range when ordering.
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The
horizontal handles are threaded.
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Tombo (Japanese style measuring device), or "Dragon Fly," with takebera (trimming knife)
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Used for determining depth and width simultaneously): tombo (vertical component) has holes for adjusting depth gauge.
Depth range: 1"' to 6"'. Custom depth range on request. Each tombo is supplied with 3, 10" cross pieces that user cuts to match desired width. Price: tombo with takebera: $ 15 tombo alone: $12
(Click on the photo thumbnail to go to a larger picture)
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All trimming tools are fashioned from O-1 tool steel, oil hardened and tempered. These tools should not be sharpened on a high speed, motor driven grinder or the temper will be destroyed. Occasional hand sharpening with a fine grade mill file or honing block will keep them sharp.
Kanna (Japanese style trimming tools)
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Custom cutting head shapes
made to your
specifications.
Kanna pictured on the far left and below are examples of typical cutting head shapes. Photo on upper right shows examples of some custom shapes. All metal with poly coated handles. Wooden handles of exotic tropical hardwoods available on request.
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( Request a price quote
based on your custom specifications)
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