There are many materials that are needed when hand building or when throwing a pot. Many times the tools that are used in throwing can be used in hand building, however there are some that are completely different.

Here are the tools that are needed when thowing a pot:

• Clay
• A Wheel (moterized or kick)
• Sponges
• Ribs
• Wire
• Ruler
• Bucket of Water
• Needle Tool

Here at the tools that are needed when hand building a pot:

• Clay
• Slip
• Needle Tool
• Sponges
• Ribs

And of course after the pots have been fired, they need to be glazed, so different types of glazes are needed.

There are many different websites that provide excellent tools for pottery. Here are a few:

• Bailey Ceramic Supply
• Axner Pottery Supply
• American Ceramic Supply Co.