Simple Pottery Tools – "Ball Opener"

Tom Whitaker shows us a simple and effective pottery tool for opening a ball of clay – especially designed to create an evenly thick bottom… Genius!

Want more pottery tools – then read our top 10 list of the best pottery tools for beginners.

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Simple Pottery Tools – "Ball Opener"