Ribs & Shaping
Metal & Profile Ribs
Metal ribs and shaped profile ribs for scraping, texturing and repeating precise curves, rims and foot rings in leather-hard clay.
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Metal & Profile Ribs questions
Metal ribs and shaped profile ribs for scraping, texturing and repeating precise curves, rims and foot rings in leather-hard clay.
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What is a pottery rib used for?
A rib compresses the clay, shapes the profile of a pot, smooths the surface and lifts away slip. Different materials suit different jobs.
Should I buy wooden or rubber ribs?
Most potters use both: a wooden rib for shaping walls and a soft rubber rib for compressing floors and smoothing. A metal kidney is a useful third for leather-hard clay.
What are profile ribs?
Profile ribs have a specific shape cut into the edge, such as a rim or foot. Held against a spinning pot, they reproduce that shape exactly, so sets come out consistent.