Handmade Wooden Vessel Rib - VE1 Dual-Curve Shaper for Bowls & Cups
Handmade Wooden Vessel Rib - VE1 Dual-Curve Shaper for Bowls & Cups
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- High Quality Wood
- Potter Approved
- 14 Days Refunds
Specifications
Specifications
Shipping
Shipping
ORDER PREPARATION
The order preparation time is usually 1 to 3 business days as a general rule. Depending on the volume of orders, it could sometimes be delayed up to 10 days. Please note that all my products are made by hand in my workshop.
SHIPPING
* Delivery time is approximate, it depends on the transport company. Sometimes it may increase depending on the destination country or holiday dates.
Notes and recommendations
Notes and recommendations
-Wash by hand with water removing all clay or mud, towel dry and leave to air dry.
-Do not leave your tools submerged in water or soaked.
-When using the tool on the lathe, you can submerge it in the water in the basin to clean it but then leave it out, do not leave it floating.
-Do not use chemicals or abrasives.
-Apply mineral oil and beeswax ointment or other special wood oil occasionally.
-For occasional maintenance you can use very fine sandpaper 320+ and ointments or special natural oils for wood, let the product dry 24h before use.
-If at any time you notice that the wood is rougher than you like after the first use or at later times, you can gently sand the surface with fine sandpaper 320+ and reapply protection for a smoother finish to the touch. This aspect does not affect the proper functioning of the tool.
-The final product may have slight variations in color and wood grain due to the use of a natural raw material.
The essential foundation for hollow forms. Meet the VE1.
The VE1 is a specialized profiling rib engineered specifically for the creation of bowls, cups, and curved vessels. I designed this pottery tool with a dual-sided curved geometry to act as a professional template for both internal and external shaping. Its two distinct curved edges allow you to transition seamlessly between refining the interior belly of a bowl and smoothing the outer silhouette of a cup.
This tool is a master of structural refinement and surface cleaning. Its balanced curves are ideal for vertical and diagonal compression, ensuring consistent wall thickness and fluid transitions from the base to the rim. The VE1 also serves as a precision instrument for removing excess slip and leveling the clay, providing a clean, professional surface that enhances the natural form of your vessel.
Hand-crafted in my workshop from high-density, water-resistant timber, the VE1 features a central ergonomic anchor hole. This pivot point provides a secure, non-slip grip, giving you the total command needed to maintain steady pressure against the rotating clay for a perfectly concentric and balanced finish.
Why the VE1 is a technical essential:
- Dual-Curve Geometry: Features two specialized curved sides designed to shape the interior and exterior of bowls and cups with ease.
- Vessel Shaper Specialist: The perfect tool for defining the radius of hollow forms and ensuring smooth, continuous profiles.
- Technical Surface Refiner: Efficiently cleans surfaces and manages slip while compressing the clay for increased structural integrity.
- Tactile Ergonomic Grip: The integrated finger hole offers maximum sensitivity and precise control over the contact angle.
- Artisan Hardwood Build: Crafted from durable timber, hand-sanded to a glass-smooth finish to ensure it glides effortlessly over the clay.
Warning: The VE1 is the foundation of every successful bowl or cup. Once you feel its curves in the clay, it will become the first tool you reach for every time you throw.
