The Flat Shredder provides a long flat plane. 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.
When 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. Made 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.
Mudtools Drag Tool - Shape 3
Mudtools Pottery Tools Essentials
Mudtools Small Clay Shredder Rasp for Ceramics Artists
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Mudtools Pottery Tools Essentials
The Small Shredder is an indispensable tool for shaping and carving leather hard clay. For years you could find a tool like this at the hardware store. This rasp was designed to be used on wood. Clay people, sculptors and auto-body repairmen discovered how well the blade worked on other materials (like clay and auto body filler). The problem was the handle design. The handle would trap clay and get clogged up. Michael designed a new open blade shape as well as a comfortable ergonomic grip.
Sherrill Mudtools Small Shredder Rasp Tool for Pottery, Clay, Sculpture Artists
Sherrill Mudtools Small Shredder Rasp Tool for Pottery
Flat Shredder – Mudtools
The 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.
Mudtools Shredders - Small, Red, 2-3/4 x 2
Sherrill Mudtools MudSponge Blue Workhorse Cleanup
The 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.
Mudtools Shredders - Small, Blue, 2-3/4 x 2
Mudtools Shredders Clay Rasps
Dragtool – Mudtools