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Slab Starter Trio
Three 9 inch clay texture rollers in a Botanical, Geometric or Classic set
$136.00£82.50
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Clay Tools for Pottery, Polymer Clay & Air Dry Clay
Tools that make clay easier
Welcome to Prop Options Craft. Texture rollers, sphere moulds and clever little tools, designed and made in our Dorset workshop and tested by working makers. Less fiddling, cleaner results, more time making.
Designed and made in Dorset · Ships worldwide · US duties included
Free UK delivery over £75US orders ship with duties and taxes included
Made in Dorset
Designed and 3D printed in our own workshop, so every tool is checked by the people who made it.
Tested by working makers
Developed with ceramicists like Karen Wiltshire, who use our tools in their studios every day.
Shipped worldwide
Free UK delivery over £75, and US orders arrive with duties and taxes already paid.
Custom tools on request
Need a size or shape nobody sells? Our workshop can design and print it for you.
Designed with Karen Wiltshire Ceramics
Perfect clay spheres, every time
Cut a circle, press it into the split mould, trim and join. Our sphere kit gives you smooth, even, hollow spheres for lanterns, planters, tealight holders and ornaments in minutes, with no guesswork and no wobbly seams. Designed with Dorset ceramicist Karen Wiltshire, who makes hers with it every week.
Such an easy way to make spheres in clay. Karen Wiltshire, @karenwiltshireceramics
Bestselling texture
Clay texture rollers
One roll, instant pattern. Over 35 designs, from fine reeds and woodgrain to florals, quilting and geometrics, in 9 inch and 12 inch sizes. Deep enough to hold their detail through drying, firing and glazing.
For polymer clay makers
Mini rollers for earrings, beads and small pieces
All our textures at 4 inches, sized for earrings, pendants, buttons, beads and trinket dishes. An easy, affordable way to build a whole library of patterns.
Leaves, petals and lace
Botanical detail without the carving
Press a clean central vein for realistic clay leaves and petals, or roll deep carved botanical and lace patterns that glaze beautifully, with colour pooling in every recess.
Quick guide
How to texture a clay slab
New to texture rollers? It takes about a minute.
- Roll an even slabAround 5 to 7mm for pottery, or 3 to 4mm for polymer clay. Rolling guides help keep it level.
- Dust if the clay is softA light dusting of cornflour on the slab stops sticky clay grabbing the roller.
- Roll once, with steady pressureOne confident pass gives the crispest pattern. Going back over it can blur the detail.
- Cut and buildCut your shape, then drape, slump or join as normal. Glaze pools in the texture for a beautiful finish.
Maker bundles
Our favourite combinations, put together for you with a little saving. A brilliant way to start, or a gift any maker will actually use.
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The Jewellery Maker Trio
Three 4 inch mini clay texture rollers in a Botanical, Geometric or Classic set
- Perfect for polymer clay earrings, pendants and beads
$38.00£22.50
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New in the workshop
Maker's mark stamps, stencils and cutters
Sign every piece you make with a custom maker's mark stamp, made to order in our Dorset workshop with your initials or logo. Underglaze stencils, slip trailing guides and cutter sets are coming next.
Clay tool questions, answered
Which clays can I use your tools with?
Our texture rollers, sphere moulds and ridge roller work with stoneware, earthenware, porcelain, polymer clay and air dry clay. For very soft or wet clay, a light dusting of cornflour helps it release cleanly.
Will the texture survive drying and firing?
Yes. Our rollers press a deep, clean impression that holds its shape through drying and firing. Glaze pools in the recesses and breaks over the raised pattern, which really brings the texture out.
How thick should my clay slab be?
Around 5 to 7mm works well for pottery and 3 to 4mm for polymer clay. Thinner slabs pick up finer detail, while thicker slabs suit deep textures.
Can I use the same tools for food and clay?
Please do not. Once a tool has been used with clay, keep it for craft only. If you also bake, we suggest keeping separate tools for each.
How do I clean my texture roller?
Let any clay dry, brush it off, then wipe with a damp sponge and dry. Please do not soak it, put it in the dishwasher or leave it somewhere hot, as the 3D printed material can warp.
Do you ship outside the UK?
Yes, we ship worldwide. UK orders over £75 get free delivery, and US orders arrive with duties and taxes already included, so there is nothing extra to pay on delivery.
Can you make a custom clay tool?
Yes. Our Dorset workshop designs and 3D prints custom texture rollers, moulds and cutters, including rollers with your own pattern or logo. Send us your idea through our custom request form.
Where are your clay tools made?
Our clay tools are designed and made in our workshop in Dorset, UK, and developed with working makers such as ceramicist Karen Wiltshire.
