The Atlas pasta machine. Yes, it’s been around forever. For a reason. You can purchase used ones easily on ebay and fb Marketplace
A clay blade. The long kind. Extra points for both rigid and flex.
An X-Acto knife. For detail cuts, lifting specks, scraping edges. Irreplaceable.
A glass work surface. It helps you control the clay, it cleans up easily, and it’s perfectly flat.
Ceramic tiles. For baking on, for building on, to set things aside onto, for supporting pieces during curing.
A ball tool (dotting tool). For indentations, flower centers, and smoothing small areas.
A silicone-tipped tool. For blending and smoothing in tight areas.
A needle tool. For piercing, scribing, detail work. You can make your own by embedding a needle into a scrap clay handle. A second needle tool embedded with an acupuncture needle is perfect for preventing air bubbles.
Paintbrushes. Various sizes. For applying mica powder, paint, liquid clay, and pastels.
Circle cutters. A graduated set from about 1mm up to several inches across. You’ll end up with a few different sets to cover that range, including small ferrule cutters and larger cookie cutters.
Household Items to create interesting textures. (No need to purchase Texture Sheets!) A walk around your home will reveal dozens of items to create textures. The decorative end of flatware, shells, fabric, sandpaper, leaves, screens, and more are right under your nose!
A Pin Vise Hand Drill. Easy to use for adding holes after baking.
Espresso Tamper. Or something to smooth and flatten raised areas.
Knitting Needles or Bead pins. For making holes in and supporting beads during curing.