Rubber Kidneys & Ribs for Pottery

Shape & Smooth Clay with Rubber Kidneys

Rubber kidney ribs for pottery are flexible tools for smoothing, shaping and refining clay during throwing and handbuilding. Available in different sizes and grades of firmness, they provide options for working across different forms and stages of clay work.

Rubber kidneys can also be used as a squeegee when applying transfers or for pressing clay into moulds. Choose the size and firmness according to the type of shaping or surface work you need to carry out. For other rib materials and broader pottery-rib options, browse our dedicated throwing ribs department.