Clay Cutters - Rectangle – Smashed Clay + Studios

Clay Cutters

Rectangle

Premium Clay Cutters – Rectangles

$14.75

Transform your pottery practice with our heavy-duty PLA clay cutters, precision-engineered to create perfectly sized plates, bowls, and dishes every time.

These extra-thick, large-format tools deliver clean releases and consistent results across all clay bodies—from earthenware to porcelain—eliminating the guesswork and waste of hand-cutting.

Built to withstand daily studio use, each cutter helps you produce uniform, gallery-quality dinnerware sets in seconds instead of minutes, making them essential for both professional potters and ambitious hobbyists looking to streamline production and achieve flawless results.

Our Rectangles Clay Cutters are designed to create clean, repeatable footprints for rectangular trays, platters, and plates. They’re sized to work beautifully with our rectangular forms and stencils and pair well with common GR Pottery-style forms. Thick handles add durability and a comfortable grip, and with proper care they’re reusable for hundreds of applications.

Studio-Grade Durability – Built to withstand daily studio use. Extra-thick PLA construction withstands daily professional use, resists warping from wet clay, and maintains crisp edges through thousands of cuts
Perfect Sizing Every Time – Born in a working pottery studio where efficiency meets artistry. These cutters are sized for comfortable, functional rectangles so you can build consistent sets without constant measuring or trimming
Time-Saving Efficiency – Designed by potters who understand the demands of production work. Cut perfect shapes in seconds instead of minutes of hand-forming, allowing you to focus on glazing, decorating, and other creative details
Professional Results for All Skill Levels – Achieve uniform, gallery-quality pieces whether you're a beginner or master potter, perfect for Etsy sellers and studio professionals
Compatible with All Clay Bodies – Works flawlessly with stoneware, porcelain, earthenware, and polymer clays from leather-hard to soft throwing consistency
Investment-Grade Tool – One-time purchase replaces disposable templates and hand-cutting tools, paying for itself within your first cohesive set of trays or serving pieces

Step 1: Prepare Your Clay
Roll out your clay slab to desired thickness (typically 1/4" to 3/8" for plates and bowls) on a non-stick surface or canvas. Let clay rest until leather-hard for cleanest cuts, though soft clay also works.

Step 2: Position the Cutter
Place the cutter firmly on your clay slab with even pressure. For best results, ensure the entire cutting edge makes contact with the clay surface.

Step 3: Cut Your Shape
Press down firmly and evenly around the entire cutter edge. For thicker slabs, use a gentle rocking motion while maintaining downward pressure. You should feel the cutter reach through to your work surface.

Step 4: Remove Excess Clay
Lift the cutter straight up. Peel away excess clay from around your cut piece. Save scraps for recycling back into your clay body.

Step 5: Refine and Shape
Smooth cut edges with a damp sponge. For bowls and dishes, transfer your flat cut piece to a mold, drape form, or use hand-forming techniques to create dimension while the clay is still pliable.

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