{"product_id":"pacific-arc-plastic-rib-tools","title":"Plastic Rib Tools","description":"\u003cp\u003eClay responds to the right pressure at the right angle, and plastic ribs give you that control without the weight or chill of metal alternatives. Pacific Arc's rib tools shape thrown pieces and smooth hand-built forms with flexible precision that adapts to your working style. The plastic construction glides across wet clay surfaces without catching or tearing, compressing particles to strengthen walls while eliminating throwing lines and surface irregularities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifferent edge profiles handle different tasks: straight edges true up cylinder walls and flatten slabs, curved profiles refine bowls and sculptural contours, pointed corners reach tight transitions where rim meets body. Flexible plastic responds to pressure, conforming slightly to curved surfaces for even contact that metal ribs can't match. This flexibility also prevents gouging when you're working aggressively or correcting mistakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse them during throwing to compress and shape, or switch to hand-building where they excel at blending coil joints and smoothing pinched forms. The plastic stays comfortable in wet hands through extended sessions and cleans instantly under running water. These ribs become extensions of your technique, responsive tools that let you focus on form rather than fighting your materials.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pacific Arc","offers":[{"title":"set of 4 \/ plastic","offer_id":48507105738981,"sku":"16252","price":6.57,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.texasart.mom\/products\/pacific-arc-plastic-rib-tools","provider":"Texas Art Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}