Bring a little natural character to your pottery practice with these handmade wooden ribs, crafted in Aotearoa from recycled rimu. Each rib has its own unique grain, colour and tone, with natural variations in the wood making every piece slightly different. These are practical studio tools with a lovely tactile quality, combining the warmth of native timber with the functionality potters need at the wheel and workbench.
Wooden ribs are versatile tools for shaping, smoothing and refining clay. Use them to compress and tidy surfaces, develop curves, refine profiles and create clean, flowing forms. They're particularly useful for wheel-thrown pottery, but can also be used for hand-building and sculptural work. Different shapes offer different ways to support the clay, smooth contours and achieve the finish you're after.
With a selection of sizes and profiles available, you can choose a rib that suits your hands, your technique and the forms you enjoy making. From broad, sweeping curves to smaller, more precise shaping tools, each design offers something a little different.
Made from recycled rimu, these ribs are also a lovely way to bring reclaimed timber into the ceramics studio. Because each piece is handmade from natural wood, expect variations in grain, colour, tone and shape. These are part of the character of the material, so your rib may look slightly different from the product photo.
Choose your shape and size
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XL Rib: 210mm long × 55mm wide
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Large Rib: 150mm long × 50mm wide
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Teardrop Rib: 120mm long × 70mm wide
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Mountain Rib: 105mm long × 50mm wide
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Pebble Rib – Double Ended: 120mm long × 75mm wide
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Pebble Rib – Large: 110mm long × 80mm wide
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Pebble Rib – Medium: 105mm long × 75mm wide
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Pebble Rib – Small: 85mm long × 65mm wide
Material: Recycled rimu wood
Finish: Handmade, with natural variations in grain, colour and shape
Please note: Each rib is individually made, so dimensions and appearance may vary.
A beautiful, practical addition to any pottery toolkit, whether you're stocking your first studio or adding a distinctive handmade tool to a well-loved collection.
