Makin's Professional Clay Tool Kit

We bought this set of tools for our brother in law for Christmas as he'd recently become a potter. When his daughter asked what he'd like for Christmas he showed her this set of tools. She bought him something else and he was hurt. It was one of the few things he'd asked for. Praise the Lord, I didn't know any of this until Christmas day when we gathered for 'family Christmas'. He's been our brother in law for over 20 years and when he opened our gift he got up and came to hug me - first time EVER that he initiated a hug! (LOL, I'm not his favorite person in the world!) His hug literally made my Christmas which was wonderful already. I try really hard to 'think' about the person and suit the gift to their personality, hobbies, likes, etc. Evidently (with the Lord's help), I got it right this time.He's told me he's very happy with the tools, that they are 'good' tools, and now he can make any designs he wants and do all the other necessary parts of making pots, cups, masks, pitchers, plates and platters!If these tools made him happy and do the job, then I'd imagine they'd do the same for you.(by Richard's wife, Deb)

I can find household items to create half the textures in this kit. And a few seem to do exactly the same thing only a millimeter shorter line, for ex. This would be a good investment for a beginner - someone who is trying to purchase a wide range of texture, cutting, and sculpting tools for a reasonable price, and still expects good quality- not the plastic tools for sale in some stores( though those actually work quite well for some applications with polymer clay)- arrives all neatly organized with its own reusable plastic box with extra plastic dividers to create it in a way pleasing to you ergonomically.Even provides a useful cardboard sheet listing each part and possible uses and illustration of its effect and how to use tool to creat said effect. I am happy I purchased it, just wish it was among the first investments I made rather than finding out that I had collected many of the tools over the years individually all ready. I plan to use it when I travel to teach classes- it is compact. convenient, and very good quality.

Cannot believe how many tools are included in this set! Ball embossers (though none are as tiny as I'd want for precious metal clay), 2 scalloped and 1 straight rotary cutting blades, perhaps 18-24 other tool "tips" to attach to the chuck handles (sorry, I have no idea what 90% of them would be called). The clear-lidded green plastic case they came with, hold much more than these tools, so I've put in the dividers in such a way to fit some of my other PMC tools. They all seem to be made of brass or aluminum, so I don't anticipate any rust problems, but then I never put away my tools if they are damp or dirty.

I am still using these tools everyday 7 years since I purchased them, great value, great quality!

The tools seem pretty good, will edit once I've used them. The packaging itself is a bummer. The plastic that the tools sit in is cheap and bends easy, it won't last. There is a storage box underneath the tools that has little slots and dividers that let's you choose how big each little storage square is. Cool!... But putting even one divider in makes it so the plastic part the tools sit in doesn't fit and the lid won't close. Not cool. Obviously no real thought went into making this. I hope the tools are worth the money because the box they come in isn't worth anything. I now have to find a new way to store them.

My boyfriend got this for me for Christmas. I began playing with polymer clay about a month before Christmas. Until I received this, I had been using things I found around the house. I attempted to use drinking glasses as a rolling pin, knives as cutting tools, and toothpicks for adding textures. These tools have made working with clay so much easier and more enjoyable! It's everything a beginner needs and the carrying case is perfect.

Don’t hesitate, just buy them! Such a lovely and high quality stainless set for potters and hand builders. Just got them a couple of weeks ago and they are my “go to” tools already-I almost could give most of my other tools away that I’ve accumulated over the years. Great storage box. I feel like a professional.

I'm very happy with this kit it has everything you need to sculpt and cut clay, and explains what each different piece is for. I bought this to use for making polymer clay jewelery and I'm still learning how to use all the different attachments. The hard case this comes in is awesome and has room for additional storage - I also purchased the Makins Clay Extruder and I am able to store it inside the case too.