Pottery tools are essential instruments used by potters to shape and decorate clay. Common tools include potter's wheels, which help create symmetrical forms, and rolling pins for flattening clay. Other tools, like scoring tools and smoothing tools, assist in joining pieces and refining surfaces. In addition to shaping tools, potters use various decorating tools such as stamps, brushes, and carving tools to add designs. Kilns are also crucial, as they are used to fire the pottery, making it durable. Each tool plays a vital role in the pottery-making process, enhancing creativity and precision.