Mudtools Flexible Ribs
The rib was one of the first tools that Michael started making for himself and then shared with others. A rib is one of the most basic and frequently used tools in clay. Because it acts as an extension of the potter’s own hand, it should function well and be a joy to use. Mudtool ribs are made from a flexible material that is considered the “stainless steel” of plastics. Unlike rubber, this material will not develop burrs or cracks. In fact, these ribs will burnish themselves as you use them, so, the more you use them the nicer they become.


Available in six shapes, these ribs cover a lot of what hand builders and throwers need from a rib. Each rib shape is available in four degrees of hardness; from very soft to very firm. You choose the shape and hardness that suits your clay and your working style.
Very Soft Very Soft Soft Flex Soft Flex Medium Flex Medium Flex Firm Flex Firm Flex
Great for compressing slabs, burnishing rims, chamois, and handbuilding. Perfect for smoothing, burnishing, porcelain, throwing, and handbuilding. Great for compressing bottoms, burnishing, trim marks, throwing, and handbuilding. Still Flexible but Stiffer. Great for high burnish and throwing large work.

Shape Description Code  
 
Shape 0 Polymer Rib - 2.75" x 1.44"
Mudtools Shape 0 Polymer Ribs Very Soft Rib SMTR0 Buy Now
Soft Flex Rib SMTY0 Buy Now
Medium Flex Rib SMTC0 Buy Now
Firm Flex Rib SMTB0 Buy Now
 
Shape 1 Polymer Rib - 3.5" x 1.75"
Mudtools Shape 1 Polymer Ribs Very Soft Rib SMTR1 Buy Now
Soft Flex Rib SMTY1 Buy Now
Medium Flex Rib SMTC1 Buy Now
Firm Flex Rib SMTB1 Buy Now
Shape 2 Polymer Rib - 2.88" x 2.5"
Mudtools Shape 2 Polymer Ribs Very Soft Rib SMTR2 Buy Now
Soft Flex Rib SMTY2 Buy Now
Medium Flex Rib SMTC2 Buy Now
Firm Flex Rib SMTB2 Buy Now
Shape 3 Polymer Rib - 5" x 1.94"
Mudtools Shape 3 Polymer Rib Very Soft Rib SMTR3 Buy Now
Soft Flex Rib SMTY3 Buy Now
Medium Flex Rib SMTC3 Buy Now
Firm Flex Rib SMTB3 Buy Now
Shape 4 Polymer Rib - 4.19" x 2"
Mudtools Shape 4 Polymer Ribs Very Soft Rib SMTR4 Buy Now
Soft Flex Rib SMTY4 Buy Now
Medium Flex Rib SMTC4 Buy Now
Firm Flex Rib SMTB4 Buy Now
Shape 5 Polymer Rib - 4.19" x 2"
Mudtools Shape 5 Polymer Ribs Very Soft Rib SMTR5 Buy Now
Soft Flex Rib SMTY5 Buy Now
Medium Flex Rib SMTC5 Buy Now
Firm Flex Rib SMTB5 Buy Now
Small Bowl Rib - 4.75" x 2.875"
Mudtools Small Bowl Rib Very Soft Rib SMTBR Buy Now
Soft Flex Rib SMTBY Buy Now
Medium Flex Rib SMTBG Buy Now
Firm Flex Rib SMTBB Buy Now
Large Bowl Rib - 6.5" x 3.5"
Mudtools Large Bowl Rib      
Soft Flex Rib SMTLBY Buy Now
Medium Flex Rib SMTLBG Buy Now
     
Small Platter Rib - 7.5" x 2.75"
Mudtools Small Platter Ribs Black Extra Firm SMTSPB Coming Soon
Green Medium Firm SMTSPG Buy Now
Large Platter - 11.5" x 1.75"
Mudtools Large Platter Ribs Black Extra Firm SMTLPB Coming Soon
Green Medium Firm  SMTLPG Buy Now