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Mudtools Flexible Polymer Ribs
All of Mudtools polymer ribs are made from unique, flexible materials that are resistant to wear and the formation of burrs. Each rib shape is available in variations of flexibility, with red tools being very soft, yellow being soft, green medium, and blue firm. With general use, these ribs become burnished over time. A staple in any potter's toolkit, Mudtools polymer ribs are designed for both wheel work and handbuilding, are designed to be durable, comfortable in the hand, and tailored for long-term use. They are shaped to suit the creation of everything from bowls to complex sculptural forms, helping to achieve clean lines, smooth curves, and consistent surfaces in clay work.
Mudtools Polymer Ribs for Every Style of Pottery
As these ribs are used, they burnish naturally, allowing for refined performance over time. These ribs become an extension of your touch, helping you to shape forms that fingers and sponges alone can't achieve.
Available in a wide variety of shapes, each designed with a different intention in mind, these tools are able to create shapes and surfaces that are unique. The traditional kidney shape is great for general use, offering a familiar curve and comfort in-hand. Larger ribs help to define broad surfaces on ceramic plates or bowls, while more compact shapes like Shape 0 are perfect for refining rims and tight details that require a more delicate touch.
Each rib is lightweight, ergonomic, and designed to feel like a natural extension of the potter's hands.
Ribs Made of Unique Flexible Materials
Mudtools polymer ribs offer flexibility and functionality. With the colour-coding of each rib, potters can select the right tool based on the material they are working with, the method of work undertaken, and the amount of pressure needed to sculpt. Softer ribs are perfect for shaping or finishing, while medium and firmer options are ideal for throwing larger vessels that require more structural control.
The variations of flexibility are as follows:
- Red - Very Soft
- Yellow - Soft
- Green - Medium
- Blue - Firm
Whether you're using a soft red rib to smooth a thrown bowl or a firm blue rib to compress and shape a larger vessel, you choose the firmness based on the task at hand. Used in combination with tools like sponges and wires, these ribs are the perfect tool to take your pottery to the next level. Looking for something firmer or serrated? We also have a range of stainless steel ribs from Mudtools.
Why Choose Potclays?
As an authorised importer of Mudtools products, Potclays can provide key tools to potters of all experience levels.
We're proud to offer a wide range of tools and accessories, as well as items for workshops and studios like machinery and kilns. We're a one-stop shop for everything pottery and ceramics and also offer delivery throughout the UK and overseas.
Need help with choosing the right tool for your needs? Get in touch, we're always happy to help! 
