Tuga Lab This is a Lab product — experimental color, sample inventory, member pricing.
How does this work?
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What we're testing
A mitt for potters that want to protect their fingers and nails that is durable and less absorbent than a typical sponge for throwing with less water.

Tuga Mitt

Durable alternative to the traditional throwing sponge

$4 Member price
Retail equivalent $8Save $4 in the Lab
Choose your color Lime
Members get this and other Lab pieces at member pricing.
What members agree to
Lab pieces come at a discount in exchange for feedback. After your piece arrives, you'll be asked a few quick questions about how it performs at the wheel. That's how the next piece gets better. Read more about the Lab →
Shipping & returns

Free shipping on US orders over $50. Ships within 1–2 business days. 30-day return window on tools in original packaging. Full shipping & returns policy →

The story

Builtby hand.

The Tuga Mitt is a durable alternative to the traditional throwing sponge, designed for potters who prefer more control and less water at the wheel.

Twelve colors, one tool

Your tools should feel like yours.

Most pottery tools come in 'whatever the factory had.' We went the other way — twelve curated colors, so you can match your kit to your studio, your personality, or whatever you feel like this morning.

See the full color story
Paprika
Persimmon
Lemon
Lime
Moss
Blueberry
Lilac
Lychee
Pitaya
Mushroom
Salt
Pepper

Questions? We've got answers.

From trimming technique to tip replacement, our team of potters is here to help.

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