Chop, trim, smooth, and finish your pottery with a steel scraper. An essential tool for any ceramicist—recreational or professional, beginner or advanced—a scraper, also called a rib, is a versatile ...

Anyone who’s battled a crusty loaf with a smooth-edged knife knows the sheer relief of switching to a serrated blade. Saw gently, and the bread’s airy crumb stays intact; press with a plain knife, and ...