{"product_id":"green-medium-mudtool-shape-5","title":"Green Medium mudtool Shape 5","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll of our polymer ribs are made of unique flexible materials that are resistant to wear and the formation of burrs. We've found that with general use these ribs become burnished over time. Each polymer rib shape is available in variations of flexibility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ff0000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: #ff0000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eRed -  Very Soft \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e Yellow - Soft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #00ff00;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: #00ff00;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e Green - Medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #0000ff;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background-color: #0000ff;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e Blue - Firm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhether you are throwing clay on the wheel, hand building or sculpting, the pottery rib is a classic and essential tool. It acts as an extension of the potters hand to create shapes and surfaces that fingers alone can not achieve.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShape 0\u003c\/strong\u003e is our smallest rib and one of our best sellers. The traditional kidney-shape is the most universally recognized clay tool.  These little ribs can get into tight places and are good for detail work.  The Red Very Soft is excellent for finishing rims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShape 1 \u003c\/strong\u003eis our best seller. Not too big and not too small. It's just right. You need one in your toolbox-really you do. The traditional kidney-shaped rib is the most universally recognized pottery tool. It fits well in the hand and is useful for sculpting, hand building and throwing clay. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShape 2\u003c\/strong\u003e is the firstborn in the Mudtools family. It is a remake of Michael Sherrill’s favorite old rib and a workhorse for throwing, smoothing and compressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShape 3\u003c\/strong\u003e is 5\" wide and gives a good sweep across the clay. This is a good rib if you throw larger objects. Michael Sherrill uses the Green Medium or Blue Firm because they are stiffer and bite into the clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSometimes you need to make a point! The corner on \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShape 4\u003c\/strong\u003e gives a beautiful line on the clay. You also get two flat surfaces and three radiuses.  Michael wants this one in his toolbox if he’s stranded on a deserted island.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShape 5\u003c\/strong\u003e is the same \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003etraditional kidney-shape as \u003c\/span\u003eShapes 0 \u0026amp; 1, only bigger. It offers more surface coverage, making it great for smoothing a slab of clay.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MudTools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67645195419837,"sku":"smtc5","price":9.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/5985\/0429\/files\/Shape_5_Polymer_Rib_Green_with_measurements_1024x_c570f985-2df6-4257-af1f-194b9fcc6cd9.webp?v=1791171807","url":"https:\/\/www.theblokdsm.com\/products\/green-medium-mudtool-shape-5","provider":"theblokdsm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}