Mudtools ribs, sponges and pottery tools
Mudtools polymer ribs in graded flex, MudSponges, Mudwire, the Do-All trimming tool, MudShark and the Essentials starter kit.
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Mudtools Do-All Trimming Tool, Kanna & Loop
- Material
- Metal
- Ends
- Kanna spade + curled loop
Best for Trimming bowls and plates
Mudtools Shape 2 Polymer Rib, Yellow Soft (Y2)
- Material
- Polymer
- Shape
- Shape 2
- Flex
- Yellow - Soft (Y2)
Best for Smoothing thrown walls
Mudtools Shape 1 Kidney Rib, Red Very Soft (R1)
- Material
- Polymer
- Shape
- Shape 1
- Flex
- Red - Very Soft (R1)
Best for An all-purpose first rib
Mudtools Large Bowl Rib, Yellow Soft
- Material
- Polymer
- Size
- Large
- Flex
- Yellow - Soft
Best for Throwing bowls
Mudtools SSL12 Long Scraper Rib, 12 TPI, 6"
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Size
- 6 in
- Teeth
- 12 per inch
Best for Scoring and planing larger forms
Mudtools MudSponge 3-Pack, White/Orange/Blue
- Pieces
- 3
- Size
- 3.75 x 2.63 inches
Best for Covering all sponge jobs
Mudtools Mudwire Standard Cut-Off Wire, 15"
- Material
- Braided stainless steel
- Size
- 15"
- Handle
- Polymer
Best for Cutting pots off the wheel
Mudtools MudShark 2-in-1 Needle & Fettling Knife
- Type
- Needle tool + fettling knife
- Color
- Red
Best for Wheel throwers
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What does Mudtools make?
Mudtools is known for its polymer ribs, color-coded by flex. The listings here say the tools are made in the USA, and the rib listings credit their design to potter Michael Sherrill. The range in our catalogue covers ribs, sponges, wire, trimming and a starter kit.
Which Mudtools product lines are in our catalogue?
- Polymer ribs: Shape 1 kidney rib in Red, very soft (R1); Shape 2 in Yellow, soft (Y2); and a large yellow bowl rib.
- Steel: SSL12 long scraper rib, 6 in with 12 teeth per inch.
- Sponges: MudSponge 3-pack and the Blue Workhorse MudSponge (3.75 × 2.63 in).
- Cutting: Mudwire standard cut-off wire, 15 in braided stainless with polymer handles.
- Trimming and detail: Do-All trimming tool (kanna spade plus curled loop) and MudShark 2-in-1 needle and fettling knife.
- Essentials starter kit: 9 pieces including R1, Y2 and G4 ribs, MudShark, Mudwire, scraper, Shredder, Do-All and sponge.
How does Mudtools compare with other brands?
Against Kemper and U.S. Art Supply, the Mudtools kit has fewer pieces but more specialized ones. Xiem competes on silicone ribs and coated trimming tools, MKM on wooden ribs, and DiamondCore on trimming blades. Mudtools' clear advantage is choosing a rib by flex color.