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MKM Craftman Series ribs consists of 28 differently shaped ribs made of a medium hard wood.
The ribs have a variety of curves, and relatively sharp edges that are straight.
MKM feels it is important for each rib to offer a distinct curve, separate from most of the other ribs. That being said, ribs with the same number but distinguished by being labelled a, b, or c, are ribs with exactly the same shape and curve, and differing only in size.
This rib is used to create small bowls and pots.
Rib W0d measures approximately 2.1" | 5.5cm long.
Ribs are to clay what brushes are to paint -- they move the medium. Only more. They also achieve form, control surface, compress and stabilize clay, and allow for reproducibility. Outside of your hands, they are the most powerful tool that the clay artist, and especially the potter, has available to them (with the exception of the wheel for those who throw). MKM Craftman Series ribs consists of 28 differently shaped ribs made of a medium hard wood. The ribs have a variety of curves, and relatively sharp edges that are straight. The edges are sanded by hand and should not contain any dings. MKM feels it is important for each rib to offer a distinct curve, separate from most of the other ribs. That being said, ribs with the same number but distinguished by being labelled a, b, or c, are ribs with exactly the same shape and curve, and differing only in size. Each rib is finished with an oil and wax mixture that is deeply applied to the rib to make it more durable in water. However, these ribs are made of wood, and should be removed from water when not in use. MKM Pottery Tools stands behind its ribs. If they fail, we will replace them. . Quality in the original wood blank material, quality of design, and quality of carving, quality of wood finish (teng oil), and, of course, quality service to all of our customers. But what, exactly, does quality mean in the context of a simple wood tool.