Kemper Tools

Kemper Tools for Shaping and Surface Detail

Kemper offers a wide range of pottery tools for shaping, refining and decorating clay. From smoothing a curve to carving a decorative line, different tool profiles give you different ways to work with your piece. Our selection includes wooden modelling tools for shaping and refining forms, alongside strip and ribbon tools for trimming and removing clay.

Wooden ribs offer a choice of straight and curved edges to suit the contours of your work. For more expressive surfaces, texturing brushes and wire styluses can be used to create fine marks, carved decoration and contrasting textures.

Practical Tools for Work at the Wheel

Alongside shaping tools, you’ll find accessories for measuring, cutting and handling your work. Wooden and aluminium callipers help compare dimensions when making lids or matching pieces, while cutting wires are useful for everyday clay preparation.

Long-handled sponges reach inside taller vessels, and pot lifters help move thrown forms off the wheel. Individual tools let you replace a favourite or add something new, while tool kits bring several essentials together.

Why Choose Potclays?

Choosing a tool often comes down to the shape you’re making and how you like to work. We offer a varied selection of Kemper tools for both throwing and handbuilding, with help available when you’re deciding between different tool shapes or sizes.

Our whirlers also provide support for modelling and decorating, keeping different sides of your piece within reach. For help finding the right addition to your toolkit, get in touch and tell us what you’re working on.