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Wooden pottery tool rack filled with tools, shown together with the Outback artist bag to highlight a complete pottery organisation system.
Top view of a wooden pottery tool rack showing custom-sized holes, with pottery tools and pencils scattered on the work table.
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Side view of the wooden pottery tool rack fully loaded with pottery tools, showing its organised and practical design.
Wooden pottery tool rack filled with tools, shown together with the Outback artist bag to highlight a complete pottery organisation system.
Top view of a wooden pottery tool rack showing custom-sized holes, with pottery tools and pencils scattered on the work table.
Side view of an empty wooden pottery tool rack with a built-in hand opening and The Artist Nest logo, surrounded by loose tools on the table.
Tool Rack inside The Artist Bag by The Artist Nest, showing perfect fit for travel or classes

Tool Rack

$22.00

Pottery Tool Rack - Premium wooden tool organiser with multiple hole sizes designed for pottery tools, art brushes, and creative supplies. Holds 60 + pottery tools upright and easy to find. Designed in Byron Bay to fit perfectly inside  The Artist Bag. Portable desk organiser for potters, painters, illustrators and creatives of all kinds.

ABOUT THE POTTERY TOOL RACK

The Pottery Tool Rack is an innovative wooden tool organiser designed specifically for pottery tools and creative implements of all sizes. Unlike standard brush holders with uniform small holes, this tool rack features multiple hole sizes carefully measured to accommodate the full range of pottery tool diameters, from delicate needle tools to thick wooden ribs.

Born from my own frustration as a working ceramicist, this tool rack solves a real problem: most tool holders on the market are designed for paintbrushes with thin handles. Pottery tools come in much wider diameters, and standard brush holders simply don't fit them. After measuring my entire pottery tool collection, I designed hole sizes that actually work for ceramicists.

The game-changing feature: this wooden tool organiser is completely portable. Use it on your home studio desk with all your tools organised and visible, then lift it directly into The Artist Bag's central compartment and transport everything to classes, workshops, or community studios. Your tools stay organised in transit and arrive ready to use. Nothing else on the market offers this level of portability and organisation combined.

Designed in Byron Bay, handcrafted from quality wood, and priced affordably at just $19 AUD, the Tool Rack has already become essential equipment for potters across Australia.

INNOVATIVE DESIGN FEATURES

Multiple Hole Sizes for All Tool Diameters:
The Tool Rack includes holes in various diameters, specifically measured to fit:
• Delicate needle tools and pin tools (small diameter holes)
• Standard ribbon tools and wire tools (medium diameter holes)  
• Thick wooden ribs and large pottery tools (large diameter holes)
• Paintbrushes of all sizes (from detail brushes to large wash brushes)
• Drawing pencils, coloured pencils, and markers
• Pens, technical pens, and writing implements
• Craft knives and precision cutting tools
• Sculpting tools and modelling implements
• Calligraphy pens and brush pens
• Makeup brushes and beauty tools

This variety of hole sizes means the Tool Rack works for pottery tools AND every other creative tool you own. It's genuinely versatile tool storage, not limited to one craft.

Thoughtful Side Openings:
Small openings on the sides allow you to lift and move the Tool Rack without tools falling out. You can pick it up with all your tools still inside and transport it safely. This feature makes the rack truly portable, unlike solid-walled holders where tools slip out when you try to move them.

Premium Wood Construction:
Crafted from quality wood with natural finish, the Tool Rack has a beautiful, professional aesthetic. The natural wood appearance suits any studio décor, from rustic pottery workshops to modern minimalist art spaces. It's functional equipment that also looks intentionally designed and thoughtfully made.

Compact Footprint, High Capacity:
Despite its compact size, the Tool Rack holds 20 plus tools standing upright. Everything remains visible and immediately accessible. No more digging through tool boxes, tangled piles in drawers, or searching for the one tool you need right now.

PERFECT FIT WITH THE ARTIST BAG

The Tool Rack was designed specifically to fit inside The Artist Bag's central compartment. This creates a complete portable pottery studio system:

At Home Studio:
• Tool Rack sits on your workbench or pottery wheel shelf
• All tools standing upright, organised, and visible
• Grab the exact tool you need without searching
• Professional, intentional studio organisation

Transport to Class or Workshop:
• Lift the entire Tool Rack with all tools still inside
• Place it directly into The Artist Bag's central compartment
• Tools travel upright and organised (no tangling, no damage)
• Handles and side openings prevent tools from falling out during transport

At Community Studio or Class:
• Remove Tool Rack from bag, place on workbench
• All your tools immediately accessible and organised
• No unpacking individual tools or searching through the bag
• Professional setup in seconds

Return Home:
• Place Tool Rack back into Artist Bag
• Everything stays organised for next session
• Tools protected during transport

This portable studio system doesn't exist anywhere else in the pottery tool market. It's a genuine innovation that working potters immediately understand and appreciate.

DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR POTTERY TOOLS

Most tool holders fail potters because they're designed for paintbrushes with thin, uniform handles. Pottery tools vary dramatically in diameter:

Thin Pottery Tools (small holes accommodate):
• Needle tools and pin tools
• Wire loop tools with thin handles
• Sgraffito tools
• Small ribbon tools
• Detail carving tools

Medium Pottery Tools (medium holes accommodate):
• Standard ribbon tools
• Metal ribs
• Trimming tools
• Fettling knives
• Wooden modelling tools
• Loop tools with medium handles

Thick Pottery Tools (large holes accommodate):
• Wooden ribs (often very thick)
• Large wooden bats handles
• Thick rolling pins
• Large sponges on sticks
• Oversized sculpting tools

The Tool Rack handles all of these because I measured actual pottery tools from working ceramicists, not just theoretical dimensions. This is practical design based on real studio needs.

VERSATILE BEYOND POTTERY

While designed for pottery tools, Australian artists have discovered the Tool Rack works brilliantly for numerous creative practices:

FOR PAINTERS AND ILLUSTRATORS

Paintbrush Organisation:
The varying hole sizes accommodate every paintbrush type:
• Tiny detail brushes for miniature painting
• Small brushes for watercolour and fine detail work
• Medium brushes for acrylic and oil painting
• Large wash brushes and house painting brushes
• Flat brushes, round brushes, filbert brushes (all sizes)

Painting Tool Storage:
• Palette knives standing upright
• Painting mediums application tools
• Colour mixing tools
• Brush cleaning tools

Drawing and Illustration Tools:
• Pencils organised by hardness grade
• Coloured pencils sorted by colour family
• Markers and felt-tips standing upright
• Technical pens and fine liners organised by line width
• Charcoal sticks and conte crayons
• Ink pens and dip pen holders

Many illustrators use the Tool Rack on their drawing desk, keeping all implements visible and organised. The natural wood aesthetic suits creative workspaces beautifully.

FOR WRITERS AND OFFICE ORGANISATION

Desk Organisation for Writers:
• Pens and ballpoint pens organised
• Pencils and mechanical pencils
• Highlighters and markers
• Letter openers and scissors (if they fit diameter)

Office Supply Organisation:
• Writing implements sorted by type
• Art supplies for bullet journalling
• Calligraphy tools and supplies
• Hand lettering implements

Students and academics use the Tool Rack for organised desk spaces. The compact footprint doesn't take excessive desk space, and everything remains visible and accessible.

FOR CALLIGRAPHY AND LETTERING ARTISTS

Calligraphy Tool Organisation:
• Dip pen holders organised by nib size
• Brush pens standing upright (prevents ink settling incorrectly)
• Technical lettering pens
• Parallel pens and calligraphy markers
• Pencils for layout and planning

The varied hole sizes accommodate both thin technical pens and thicker brush pen bodies. Calligraphers particularly appreciate keeping pens upright, which helps ink flow properly and prevents drying.

FOR CRAFT AND HOBBY MAKERS

Craft Tool Organisation:
• Craft knives and precision cutting tools
• Scissors (if handles fit diameter)
• Adhesive applicators and glue sticks
• Craft tools and implements
• Hobby knives for model making

Model Making and Miniature Painting:
Perfect for Warhammer painters, model railroad enthusiasts, and miniature painters who need precision tool organisation. Detail brushes sorted by size, hobby knives, pin vices, files, and sculpting tools all standing upright and visible.

Jewelry Making Tools:
• Small pliers and wire tools
• Mandrels and sizing tools
• Punches and stamps
• Files and finishing tools

FOR BEAUTY PROFESSIONALS

Makeup Brush Organisation:
Beauty professionals and makeup artists use the Tool Rack for brush organisation. The multiple hole sizes accommodate everything from tiny eyeliner brushes to large powder brushes. Brushes dry properly standing upright, and you can see your entire collection at a glance.

• Detail brushes for precise eye makeup
• Foundation and concealer brushes
• Powder and blush brushes
• Contouring and highlighting brushes

Some makeup artists transport the Tool Rack in their professional kit (fits in The Artist Bag), creating organised setups at client locations.

FOR EDUCATORS AND TEACHING

Art Teachers:
Demonstration tools organised and visible during lessons. Students can clearly see which tool the teacher is using. The Tool Rack creates professional teaching setups in classrooms or mobile teaching situations.

• Demonstration brushes and tools organised
• Multiple tool sets for different techniques
• Portable organisation for visiting different classrooms

Craft Workshop Instructors:
Perfect for workshop facilitators who teach various crafts. Organise tools by technique or skill level. Transport organised tool sets to different workshop venues.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Material: Premium wood with natural finish
• Design: Multiple hole sizes for various tool diameters
• Capacity: 60 plus tools depending on tool thickness
• Features: Side openings for safe transport with tools inside
• Compatibility: Fits perfectly in The Artist Bag central compartment
• Aesthetic: Natural wood finish suits any décor
• Weight: Lightweight for easy transport
• Price: $19 AUD (exceptional value)
• Design origin: Byron Bay, Australia

PORTABLE DESK ORGANISATION

The revolutionary feature of this tool rack is true portability. Most tool organisers are stationary desk equipment. The Tool Rack moves with you:

Home Studio:
Professional, organised workspace. All tools visible. Efficient workflow. Beautiful natural aesthetic.

Transport:
Lift rack with tools inside. Place in Artist Bag or any bag. Tools stay organised and protected during transit. Side openings prevent tools falling out.

Remote Location:
Set up rack at community studio, workshop, class, or outdoor location. Instant professional organisation anywhere you create.

This portability means you don't need duplicate tool sets at different locations. One organised set travels with you, always ready, always accessible.

EXCEPTIONAL VALUE AT $19 AUD

At just $19 AUD, the Pottery Tool Rack offers remarkable value:

• Holds 20 plus expensive pottery tools or art supplies safely
• Prevents tool damage (tools aren't scratching against each other in drawers)
• Saves time searching for tools during creative flow
• Professional studio organisation at budget-friendly price
• Natural wood construction (not cheap plastic)
• Designed by working artist who understands actual needs
• Australian designed and thoughtfully made

Compare this to:
• Generic brush holders that don't fit pottery tools (and cost similar prices)
• Professional desk organisers costing $40-80 that aren't portable
• Tool boxes that hide tools and create disorganised piles

The Tool Rack delivers superior functionality at a fraction of typical organisation product costs.

WHY POTTERS CHOOSE THIS TOOL RACK

After using the Tool Rack, potters consistently report:

"Finally fits my wooden ribs!"
Standard brush holders have holes too small for thick pottery ribs. This was the primary design problem solved.

"I can see all my tools immediately."
Upright vertical storage means instant visual inventory. No digging, no searching, no workflow interruption.

"Taking it to class changed everything."
The portable aspect transforms how potters transport tools. No more tangled piles or damaged ribbon tools.

"Looks beautiful on my studio bench."
The natural wood aesthetic elevates studio spaces. It's functional organisation that also looks intentionally designed.

"Best $19 I've spent on pottery equipment."
The value proposition is exceptional. Organises hundreds of dollars worth of pottery tools for minimal investment.

DESIGNED IN BYRON BAY BY A WORKING POTTER

As a ceramicist working between my home studio and community pottery studios, I lived with the tool transport problem daily. Pottery tools would tangle together, ribbon tools would bend, needle tools would disappear into bag corners, and setup at each location meant unpacking and sorting everything.

Existing tool holders didn't work. Brush holders had holes too small for pottery tools. Tool boxes created jumbled piles. Portable organisers didn't exist.

I measured my entire tool collection, noting every diameter variation. I designed multiple hole sizes to accommodate this real-world range. I added side openings so the rack could be lifted without tools falling out. I ensured it fit perfectly in The Artist Bag's central compartment, creating a complete portable studio system.

The result: a wooden tool organiser that actually works for potters, truly travels, and costs less than most pottery tools it organises.

PERFECT GIFT FOR CREATIVE PEOPLE

The Tool Rack makes an excellent gift at an affordable price point:

• Pottery students starting their tool collection
• Established potters who have "everything" but need better organisation
• Painters and illustrators with excessive brush collections
• Writers and calligraphers who value beautiful desk organisation
• Craft enthusiasts who need systematic tool storage
• Artists receiving The Artist Bag (perfect complementary gift)
• Anyone who values organisation, efficiency, and thoughtful design

At $19 AUD, it's an accessible gift that delivers genuine utility and shows you understand the recipient's creative practice.

WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING

"Game changer for my pottery practice. I can finally transport my tools to classes without everything getting tangled." - Sarah, Ceramic Artist

"I bought it for pottery but now use it for my paintbrushes too. The different hole sizes work for everything." - James, Painter

"The side openings are genius. I can move it with all my tools inside without anything falling out." - Emma, Potter and Teacher

"Best value pottery accessory I've purchased. $19 for something I use literally every day." - Tom, Ceramicist

"Beautiful on my studio desk and practical when I need to take tools elsewhere. Exactly what I needed." - Olivia, Multi-disciplinary Artist

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

The Tool Rack is designed for studio life:

• Wipe with damp cloth to remove clay dust or dirt
• Wood can be treated with natural wood oil if desired (not necessary)
• Avoid soaking in water (it's wood, not waterproof)
• Store tools dry to prevent moisture damage to wood
• Natural wood develops beautiful patina with use

The wood construction means the Tool Rack ages gracefully. Unlike plastic organisers that crack or cheap holders that break, quality wood improves with use and time.

AUSTRALIAN SHIPPING

• Flat $12 shipping anywhere in Australia
• Dispatched from Byron Bay, New South Wales
• Delivery typically 3 to 7 business days
• Australia Post tracked shipping
• Packaged carefully to prevent damage

COMPLETE YOUR PORTABLE STUDIO

Many potters and artists purchase both The Artist Bag and Tool Rack together, creating a complete portable creative studio system. The combination provides:

• Tool Rack organises all implements at home
• Artist Bag transports everything plus supplies
• Tool Rack fits perfectly in bag's central compartment
• Complete professional organisation at home and on location

Consider the bundle for complete creative organisation. Everything you need, beautifully organised, truly portable.

TOOL RACK FOR YOUR CREATIVE PRACTICE

Whether you're a potter transporting tools to classes, a painter organising an extensive brush collection, an illustrator managing multiple media, or a maker who values systematic organisation, the Tool Rack provides practical, portable, beautiful tool storage.

This isn't complicated equipment. It's elegant simplicity: quality wood, thoughtfully designed holes, practical portability. It solves real problems working creatives face every day.

For $19 AUD, you get professional organisation that transforms your creative workflow. Your tools deserve respectful storage. Your creative time deserves efficient access to equipment. Your studio space deserves beautiful, intentional organisation.

Shop the Pottery Tool Rack today and experience the difference between chaotic tool searching and instant, organised access to everything you need.

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Meet your tool rack

A compact wooden rack to keep your studio tools organised and within reach. Holds brushes, carving and trimming tools, and more. Great for artists of all kinds, from ceramicists to painters and printmakers.

29 x 11 x 10 cm. Lightweight and fits inside The Artist Bag when you are on the go.

Wipe clean with a dry or damp cloth. Do not immerse in water.

Assemble your Tool Rack carefully in a few minutes. Made from fine wood, each piece fits together securely. The first assembly may feel tight, as the joints are designed for a firm, lasting fit. Avoid forcing parts to prevent cracks or splinters.