Solid wood, sized for small to medium sized bowls, jars, pots and other pottery products.
each rib has four sides, each of which has a different shape, so this set is effectively 28 separate tools for shaping wet clay as it turns on the wheel! the divot/hole in the center gives you something to hold onto despite slippery wet clay, and these ribs are quite sturdy, make them more effective to use.
Pottery Ribs are versatile pottery tools used for molding, shaping, smoothing, trimming, adding textural detail and supporting pottery. They are an indispensable tool in the pottery making process, helping the potter to realize their creative vision and giving a unique look and texture to the pottery.
each piece measures between 3.15*4.33 inches, they're easy to hold and ergonomic, very fun to use and easy to clean.
Use with a pottery wheel to shape clay into pots or cups as desired, can also be used with slab build works, ceramics and for monoprint printmaking. these are very nice finally polished wooden clay, texture tools, and ribs. a nice gift for potter or a beginner, amateurs, professionals, ceramic artist, ceramics courses, DIY.
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this is a very nice set of wooden pottery ribs. there are some highly detailed shapes included in this 7 piece set. they offer a good variety of textures for a reasonable price. if you like to "play in dirt," as a potter does, i would recommend this selection. these are a great addition to any ceramic artists tool box.