Looking to create perfectly shaped clay coils? The Clay Gun (Clay Extruder) is your go-to tool!
Beyond rolling out slabs with a slab roller, ceramic artists have another clever secret for extruding clay into neat coils or specific shapes—the Clay Gun. This handy pottery tool lets you extrude clay quickly and easily, and you can switch up the output shapes simply by swapping out the interchangeable dies at the tip.
Crafted from high-grade aluminum, the gun features a 10-inch barrel with a 2-inch diameter. It operates with a manual push-rod system from the back, pressing the clay through any of the 12 included die patterns. Highly popular across America and Europe, it’s an absolute game-changer for handbuilders using the coiling technique—allowing you to extrude uniform coils and build immediately. It saves time, guarantees consistent coil thickness, and opens up endless creative shape possibilities.
It’s also a staple tool for making ceramic test tiles for glazes. Simply attach the L-shaped die and extrude the clay. Slice it vertically into 4–5 cm pieces, fire them to bisque temperature at 800°C (1,472°F), and you’ll have uniform, professional test tiles made in no time!