One of my favourite things about going to NCECA is strolling through the commercial exhibit hall looking at all the new products first hand. These new texture tools from MKM were a real find, and I’ve been anxiously awaiting their arrival at Brackers. The hardest part was determining which to “test”, because I love and [ Read More ]
If you have enjoyed the Texture Art Rollers from Xiem Tools, you may also like the Xiem X-Sponge and their tool sets, now in stock at Brackers (click each thumbnail to see full image):
Whether you are a professional potter or a newcomer to the craft, you will appreciate the quality and durability of Groovy Tools. As the experienced potter knows, a good strong trim tool that starts out sharp and stays sharp will pay many dividends. Among the advantages are; less pressure applied to the tool and work [ Read More ]
We have a wide variety of slip and glaze applicators, from inexpensive syringes to professional quality bulb syringes with multiple tips. (Of course, we have to admit that one of our favorite applicators are the miss clairol hair dye bottles that you can get at beauty supply places.) I’d also like to add that if [ Read More ]
Brown Tool offers vessel and pottery friendly glazing tongs, trimming tools and double end replacement blades. View images below prices. Item Code Description 1 Description 2 Retail Price Bracker’s Price BTDE201 Brown Blade 201 fits double ended handle $2.95 $2.25 BTDE202 Brown Blade 202 fits double ended handle $2.95 $2.25 BTDE203 Brown Blade 203 fits [ Read More ]
This new wire tool features an ultra-thin stainless steel wire that removes less clay under your pots! The comfort grip handles make it easier to simply slip your fingers thru the loops and cut under your pots or facet your clay. No more wrangling a wire that is simply too long for small pots! Available [ Read More ]
If you’re looking for some really neat texturing options, check out the wide variety of Texture Mats available from Chinese Clay Art. There are 6 different Plastic mats in 8X12 size, 4 options in 10X15 size. For larger work, consider the 12X16 rubber mats, available with 4 different textures. You can buy them individually or [ Read More ]
The tilemaker is a unique new tool for making consistent, uniform 6” or 4.5” tiles. It was designed right here in Kansas by Dan Gegen, instructor at Maize High School, to allow for standard low-fire clay shrinkage rates. No other tools are needed to consistently create tiles with even thickness and size without the use [ Read More ]
The Brent QuickCenter System is “training wheels” for the centering process. Center up to 4 lbs. of clay in three easy steps. Center your clay. The first time. Everytime. Centering clay on a potter’s wheel has never been easier. Students can feel ‘center’ and develop confidence while successfully throwing onthe wheel the very first time [ Read More ]
Laugh if you want, but these are all the tools that I had left. I just couldn’t come up with some nice neat word to describe them all collectively, but take a look because they’re all pretty cool. If you work with slabs, the Bevel-o-matic is a must have. The Ultimate Edger, on the other [ Read More ]
