Mudtools Shape 3 polymer rib

Mudtools Shape 3 polymer rib measures 12.7 cm and offers broad contact with clay for throwing, smoothing and shaping larger ceramic vessels on the wheel.

Mudtools Shape 3 Polymer Rib

Mudtools Shape 3 is a versatile ceramic tool designed for wheel throwing, handbuilding and sculpting. It measures approximately 12.7 cm in length, allowing you to work across a larger area of the clay surface.

Its elongated profile provides broad contact with the clay and makes it easier to guide the rib smoothly along the walls of a vessel. Shape 3 is particularly well suited to throwing larger forms, helping smooth the surface, control the profile and shape both the inner and outer walls.

The rib is made from a flexible polymer that resists wear and does not develop burrs. The material gradually becomes smoother with use. Shape 3 is available in five levels of firmness, allowing you to choose the right rib for the type of clay and the work being performed.

Key Information

• The rib measures approximately 12.7 x 5 cm.
• Its broad profile makes throwing and shaping larger vessels and ceramic forms easier.
• The rib is suitable for wheel throwing, handbuilding and sculpting.
• The flexible polymer resists wear and does not develop burrs, while its surface gradually becomes smoother with use.
• Ultra Soft – Pink - conforms closely to the clay surface and works well for gentle smoothing and finishing.
• Very Soft – Red - provides high flexibility and allows you to gently smooth and shape the walls of a vessel.
• Soft – Yellow - combines flexibility with greater control and works well as a versatile option for throwing and handbuilding.
• Medium – Green - provides firmer pressure against the clay and works well for shaping larger forms.
• Hard – Blue - is the least flexible option and allows stronger pressure when shaping and controlling the profile of a vessel.