The Shape 2 Rib is the original workhorse in the MudTools collection. Inspired by Michael Sherrill’s favorite classic rib, it excels at throwing, smoothing, and compressing clay. If you need a reliable tool to shape generously curved walls or firm up surfaces, Shape 2 delivers. Four Flexibility Options (Singles or 4-Pack): Red - Very Soft (R2): Gentle touch for smoothing delicate surfaces. Yellow - Soft (Y2): Ideal for softer shaping and light compression. Green - Medium (G2): Balanced firmness, great for everyday rib work. Blue - Firm (B2): Strong resistance for compressing and shaping tougher clay forms. Why You’ll Love The Mudtools Shape 2 Pottery Rib: Versatile Performer: Perfect across throwing, hand-building, and sculpting—especially on rounded forms that need compressing and refinement. Durable & Clean: Polymer material resists burrs and wear; gets more burnished and smooth with use. Flexible Options: Choose your firmness or get all four colors so you can go from very soft to firm depending on project and clay. Essential Tool: Acts like an extension of the artist’s hand—lets you shape and finish surfaces where fingers alone can’t reach. Pairs perfectly with the #1 selling Mudtools Do·All Pottery Trimming Tool, Mudtools Standard Green Pottery Wire Tool & Mudtools Pottery Sponges. 🤗 Check out all of our pottery rib shapes:Mudtools Shape 0 Pottery RibMudtools Shape 1 Pottery RibMudtools Shape 3 Pottery RibMudtools Shape 4 Pottery RibMudtools Shape 5 Pottery Rib
