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The clay heads at Mudtools have gathered together what we feel are the indispensable basics:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•  3 Polymer Ribs: R1, Y2, G4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•  1 Mudshark (color will vary)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•  1 Green Standard Cut-off Mudwire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•  1 Stainless Long Scraper Rib (12 teeth)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•  1 Small Mudshredder (color will vary)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•  1 Do•All Trim Tool\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•  1 Mudsponge –  Blue Workhorse\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll neatly boxed up for you!\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for schools, workshops or anyone new to Mudtools!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Mud Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48745598222634,"sku":"","price":189.8,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/1528\/2474\/files\/Essentialsstarterkit1.webp?v=1718821610"},{"product_id":"mudwire-pink-short-curly","title":"Curly Short Pink Mudwire","description":"\u003cp\u003eSave your fingers! Our Short Curly Pink Mudwire is perfect for potters who work small. This is more than just a cut-off tool. As you pull the wire through the clay, it leaves a beautiful pattern. Use it for faceting and you'll get a surface that looks beautiful on wood-fired or salt-fired pots and under glazes that break (like celadon or temeku).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur handles are made of a durable polymer and are shaped to give you a comfortable ergonomic grip without having to wrap the wire around your fingers. The stainless steel coiled wire comes to you compressed, allowing you to stretch it out to get the curl that suits you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e(wire extends up to a max total length of approximately 6″)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mud Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48773381128490,"sku":"MUD001","price":16.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/1528\/2474\/files\/Mudwire_Curly_Pink_short_-_master_new_site_1024x_8d425afe-9228-4809-b355-e11818a70210.webp?v=1719163544"},{"product_id":"mudwire-heavy-black","title":"Heavy Black Mudwire","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Heavy Black Mudwire is the big brother of the Standard Green Mudwire general-use wire. This Mudwire is made with a thicker high grade stainless steel braided cable, making it stronger \u0026amp; more resistant to kinking. 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The shortened wire eliminates the need to wrap inches of wire around your fingers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur handles are made with a durable polymer \u0026amp; ergonomically designed to give you a comfortable grip. Our wire is a high grade braided stainless steal cable which is stronger and more resistant to kinking than common cable, solid wire or fishing line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e(wire is approximately 9\" but may vary slightly)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mud Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48773381259562,"sku":"MUD003","price":16.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/1528\/2474\/files\/Orange_MudWire_short_c97bf10e-bc65-493c-b56e-0653adb4be93.webp?v=1719163550"},{"product_id":"mudwire-green-standard","title":"Standard Green Mudwire","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Standard Green Mudwire is ergonomically designed to be a pleasure to use. The handle is made with a durable polymer and is shaped to give you a comfortable grip without having to wrap the wire around your fingers. The high grade stainless steel braided cable is more resistant to kinking than common cable or solid wire and stronger than nylon fishing line. This cut-off wire is suited for a standard 13 inch wheel-head and makes a clean cut. You’ll use it every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e(wire length is approximate 15″ but may vary slightly)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mud Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48773381652778,"sku":"MUD004","price":16.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/1528\/2474\/files\/Mudwire_Green1_c76a3d2f-9941-4aaa-95b5-8bf6854c2023.webp?v=1719163552"},{"product_id":"dragtool","title":"Dragtool","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen Michael visited potters in Japan he observed that it was common for them to pull, rather than push, their carving tools through the clay. This dragging motion allowed for less friction and a fluid cut. For years Michael made a variety of Japanese-style carving tools for his own use and he’s spent A LOT of time carving on clay to test them out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMade of high carbon steel and tempered to be very hard, the Dragtool is designed to grace the hand and make a fluted mark in the clay. One end of the Dragtool cuts a wider flute than the other. Whether used to draw a long fluted line or chip away at the clay, the clay texture will look beautiful under a celadon or any other glaze that breaks on the surface.\u003cbr\u003e\nWhen Michael visited potters in Japan he observed that it was common for them to pull, rather than push, their carving tools through the clay. This dragging motion allowed for less friction and a fluid cut. For years Michael made a variety of Japanese-style carving tools for his own use and he’s spent A LOT of time carving on clay to test them out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMade of high carbon steel and tempered to be very hard, the Dragtool is designed to grace the hand and make a fluted mark in the clay. One end of the Dragtool cuts a wider flute than the other. Whether used to draw a long fluted line or chip away at the clay, the clay texture will look beautiful under a celadon or any other glaze that breaks on the surface.\u003cbr\u003e\nWhen Michael visited potters in Japan he observed that it was common for them to pull, rather than push, their carving tools through the clay. This dragging motion allowed for less friction and a fluid cut. For years Michael made a variety of Japanese-style carving tools for his own use and he’s spent A LOT of time carving on clay to test them out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMade of high carbon steel and tempered to be very hard, the Dragtool is designed to grace the hand and make a fluted mark in the clay. One end of the Dragtool cuts a wider flute than the other. 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When Michael first visited Japan in the 1980's, he fell in love with the simplicity of the Japanese style kanna trim tool. Subsequently, he spent years afterwards altering and remaking his own trimming tools to better suit his various needs. These efforts eventually resulted in this elegant, versatile pottery tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sharpened, more familiar kanna spade shape provides an excellent, precise cutting edge, especially for working details around the foot of tea bowls, bowls and plates. The curl end, provides a combination of all of Michael's favorite loop tool shapes: it includes both a broad surface for smoothing and a tight shape for detail trimming. We hope you enjoy discovering all the possibilities that this tool can provide. Tips for caring for your Do•All\u003cbr\u003e\nKeeping your metal tools clean is important. To keep your tool in top condition we recommend wiping it clean with wax or oil.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mud Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48773382275370,"sku":"MUD014","price":47.87,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/1528\/2474\/files\/Do_All_1_9982db60-49af-4c79-bf1c-1ef4f2fe4d10.webp?v=1719163570"},{"product_id":"small-shredder","title":"Small Shredder","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Small Shredder is an indispensable tool for shaping and carving leather-hard clay. For years tools like this were available at hardware stores. This type of rasp was originally designed to be used on wood, but then potters, sculptors and auto-body repairmen discovered how well the blade worked with other materials, like clay and auto-body filler. The problem with these rasps was the handle design - the handle would trap clay and get clogged. Michael designed a new open-blade shape as well as a comfortable ergonomic grip. This shredder functions well, and doesn't frustrate the user by trapping waste clay in the tool. An added benefit is the tool mark, which leaves a handsome textured surface in the clay.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mud Tools","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":48773382603050,"sku":"MUD016","price":19.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Green","offer_id":48773382635818,"sku":"MUD017","price":19.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Red","offer_id":48773382668586,"sku":"MUD018","price":19.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yellow","offer_id":48773382701354,"sku":"MUD019","price":19.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/1528\/2474\/files\/small_shredder_1.webp?v=1719162562"},{"product_id":"small-paddle","title":"Paddle - Small","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a favorite general-use paddle-shaped tool. We make ours out of reclaimed local hardwood. The beautiful hardwood (sourced from dead and dying trees) makes a paddle that will give you a lifetime of use. This little guy works hard, whether you are using it to join a seam, putting a pleat in a tea bowl or deforming a small pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhy do we include a sock for our paddles? This tool will do the job with or without a cover, but if you've worked with wet, sticky clay, you know how a paddle wants to cling to the surface. A sock allows the paddle release quickly when slapping clay. Buy a Mudtools paddle and start slapping your clay today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mud Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48773384503594,"sku":"MUD030","price":42.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/1528\/2474\/files\/Paddle_small_1_ba565fcc-c92d-4b7e-a521-52ab00e1cce7.webp?v=1719163601"},{"product_id":"large-paddle","title":"Paddle - Large","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe make all of our paddles out of local hardwood, sourced from fallen trees behind Michael's studio. This beautiful hardwood makes a paddle that will give you a lifetime of use. This tool works hard, whether you are using it to join two seams, put a pleat in a large vase or alter a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhy do we include a sock for our paddles? This tool will do the job with or without a cover, but if you've worked with wet, sticky clay, you know how a paddle wants to cling to the surface. A sock allows the paddle release quickly when slapping clay. Buy a Mudtools paddle and start slapping your clay today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mud Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48773384569130,"sku":"MUD031","price":71.8,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/1528\/2474\/files\/big_paddle_1_84cc22a6-9a1c-4ba5-a5da-9decab0ec3a5.webp?v=1719163604"},{"product_id":"fang-scoring-tool-small","title":"FANG scoring tool - Small","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor when you really want to sink your teeth into your clay, grab all three small FANGS and buy in a set! Everyone’s clay is different. Some clays are fine, and some are gritty. 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