C#12 Wooden Rib A wooden rib (ไม้ปาดแต่งชิ้นงาน) is a tool designed for smoothing, shaping, and refining ceramic pieces, both hand-built and thrown on a wheel.
- Main uses (smoothing and shaping): Used to smooth the surface of the piece while the wheel is spinning, to create a consistent, even surface, remove fingerprints, and help shape curved forms (such as the base of a bowl or the curve of a vase) into smooth, beautiful proportions.
- Removing water and air bubbles: Used to scrape excess water from the surface of the piece during shaping to prevent the clay from becoming too wet or soft and collapsing, and to help compact the clay.
- Scraping excess clay from the bottom of the vessel: The straight edge or angled corner of the wooden rib can be easily used to scrape away excess clay from the base of the piece attached to the wheel.
Key Features
- Versatile design: The wood has different curved edges on each side and small curved notches at the ends, allowing for various ways to match the curvature of the piece.
- Hole in the center: Designed to provide a firm grip for your finger, preventing it from slipping easily when your hands are wet with water or slip.