What is the purpose of a rib?
The rib is used to make a solid clay form.
How does the rib create the form?
The form is created when the rib is held against a lump of clay that is spinning on a wheel.
Why do I need to make a form?
Forms are useful tools when hand-building with clay slabs, to support and add shape to an object.
Can I use an electric wheel or a banding wheel to make the form?
The ribs work effectively on either an electric wheel or a banding wheel (*A good quality/heavy duty banding wheel is required) as demonstrated in the tutorials. Choose the tutorial that suits your available equipment.
How long will each form take to make?
Each form will take approximately ½hr to 1hr to make.
How long does it take for the form to dry?
Allow the form to dry overnight or until leather hard before moving or lifting.
The form will take 5 -7 days to dry completely (depending on the conditions in your studio).
When is the form ready to use?
The form is best used when bone dry but it can be used once hard leather-hard (I recommend covering with cling wrap during use to prevent damage to the surface).
*The pattern provided is created to fit on the dry form so some adaptation may be needed if using when leather hard.
What is the rib made from?
The rib is made from PLA
What is PLA?
PLA (Polylactic Acid) is a popular, plant-based bioplastic made from fermented renewable resources like corn starch or sugarcane, making it a sustainable alternative to traditional oil-based plastics.
What are The Key Characteristics of PLA
Renewable Source: Derived from plants, not fossil fuels.
Biodegradable: Breaks down into lactic acid, CO2, and water, especially in commercial composting facilities.
Versatile: Can be used like conventional plastics but with a lower environmental footprint.
The rib is used to make a solid clay form.
How does the rib create the form?
The form is created when the rib is held against a lump of clay that is spinning on a wheel.
Why do I need to make a form?
Forms are useful tools when hand-building with clay slabs, to support and add shape to an object.
Can I use an electric wheel or a banding wheel to make the form?
The ribs work effectively on either an electric wheel or a banding wheel (*A good quality/heavy duty banding wheel is required) as demonstrated in the tutorials. Choose the tutorial that suits your available equipment.
How long will each form take to make?
Each form will take approximately ½hr to 1hr to make.
How long does it take for the form to dry?
Allow the form to dry overnight or until leather hard before moving or lifting.
The form will take 5 -7 days to dry completely (depending on the conditions in your studio).
When is the form ready to use?
The form is best used when bone dry but it can be used once hard leather-hard (I recommend covering with cling wrap during use to prevent damage to the surface).
*The pattern provided is created to fit on the dry form so some adaptation may be needed if using when leather hard.
What is the rib made from?
The rib is made from PLA
What is PLA?
PLA (Polylactic Acid) is a popular, plant-based bioplastic made from fermented renewable resources like corn starch or sugarcane, making it a sustainable alternative to traditional oil-based plastics.
What are The Key Characteristics of PLA
Renewable Source: Derived from plants, not fossil fuels.
Biodegradable: Breaks down into lactic acid, CO2, and water, especially in commercial composting facilities.
Versatile: Can be used like conventional plastics but with a lower environmental footprint.