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Buy: Wooden / Shaping Rib

This tool is a wooden rib, often referred to as a shaping rib.

Purpose:

It's used for smoothing and shaping clay, particularly when working on the pottery wheel. The curved shape allows for refining the contour of pottery forms like bowls, vases, or plates.
The curved edge can help create more defined curves or smooth larger surfaces, while the notched section at the bottom can be used to clean or shape the edge of the pot or for creating rounded indentations.

Wooden ribs like this are great for providing structure and a smooth finish to your pottery projects.

Pickup from our studio in Dairy Flat, ask us to quote on a courier price or simple add it to your pottery wheel rental order

Pickup & Delivery

For wheel & pottery gear
Pickup: Free from our lil studio in Dairy Flat, Auckland. Live out of Auckland, no worries - alot of our customers travel to pickup a wheel. All we ask is that you have a plan to return the wheel incase you are unable to as per our T&Cs
Delivery: Available on request (Auckland wide) — please email us for a quote: [email protected]
For clay
Pickup ONLY from our studio in Dairy Flat, Auckland if you are purchasing seperately or simple add it to your pottery wheel rental order.
What identification do I need to bring for my rental?
We don’t require a security deposit, but please bring:
- Driver’s licence (or passport)
- Current utility bill - rates or power bill (to confirm address)
We’ll photograph your ID at pickup or delivery.
Lifting & carrying the pottery wheels & gear

The Whisper-T pottery wheel: This wheel is a 2-Person lift at 45kgs. potter&dabble will provide one person, we ask you provide a second person (either yourself or a helper). If this isn't possible, please add a note at time of booking. This applies to both pickup and/or delivery
The RK-55 pottery wheel: This wheel can be a One-Person lift at 23kgs, but to save our backs, we ask you to assist us in carrying the wheel.
The Aspire mini pottery wheel & Frema slab roller: Is a one person lift at 12kgs. Potter&dabble can carry this to your vehicle or set it up at your home/venue without help.
Our Terms & Conditions

Our consumer terms and conditions apply to all bookings. These are viewable at checkout or click here to view now. We will also email these directly to you when we confirm delivery/pickup. Any queries, please reach out - we're always happy to help
What other pottery wheels & tools are available?

Whisper-T pottery wheel: Quiet and sturdy. A luxurious pottery wheel. 2 person lift at 45kgs. Learn more or book now
RK-55 pottery wheel: Lightweight and portable at 23kgs, great for beginners or those wanting portability. Learn more or book now
Aspire Pottery wheel: mini table top pottery wheel. Light at 12kgs. Fun & easy to use. Learn more
Frema slab roller: roll out large clay slabs for handbuilding with easy. Learn more

Need clay, tools or bats?

Choose from the options below and we’ll have your selection ready with your pottery wheel order. Note: Each product outlines whether it is available to buy or rent, so you can pick the option that suits you best.