You don’t need specialized tools to get started. Here are some basics, plus everyday items you can substitute:

Pottery Rib: Used to smooth surfaces. Alternative: An old credit card.

Needle Tool: For scoring or detail work. Alternative: A toothpick or sewing needle.

Wire Cutter: For slicing clay. Alternative: just a piece of metal wire.

Loop Tool: For trimming or carving. Alternative: A bent paperclip.

Rolling Pin: For slab work. Alternative: A glass bottle or plastic plumbing tube.

Wheel: Spins your work. Alternative: A lazy susan.

Pottery knife: to cut your slabs and clay Alternative: any cutter or sharp small kitchen knife will do!

Pottery sponge: to smoothen the surfaces Alternative: a cheap kitchen sponge

Scoring tool: to scratch the clay before attaching something Alternative: cut vvvvv shapes out of an old credit card

Use what you have. Simple tools can be just as effective. Want to buy some basic tools after all? You can find my recommendations here.