--- product_id: 17526338 title: "Mudtools Shape 1 Polymer Rib, Red Very Soft - Kidney Pottery Tool" price: "€ 34.72" currency: EUR in_stock: true url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/17526338-mudtools-shape-1-polymer-rib-red-very-soft-kidney-pottery store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Five color-coded flex grades for precision Flexible polymer resists burrs & sticks Ergonomic kidney shape fits most hands Mudtools Shape 1 Polymer Rib, Red Very Soft - Kidney Pottery Tool **Price:** € 34.72 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎯 Shape your masterpiece with the rib that pros swear by! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Mudtools Shape 1 Polymer Rib, Red Very Soft - Kidney Pottery Tool - **How much does it cost?** € 34.72 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/17526338-mudtools-shape-1-polymer-rib-red-very-soft-kidney-pottery) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Tailored Flexibility:** Choose from five color-coded firmness levels to match your clay type and technique flawlessly. - • **Signature Polymer Glide:** Proprietary flexible polymer ensures smooth, drag-free shaping that only improves with use. - • **The Ultimate All-Rounder:** Perfectly sized kidney profile covers large surfaces yet maneuvers tight curves with ease. - • **Versatile Studio Essential:** Ideal for porcelain, stoneware, earthenware, handbuilding, wheel throwing, and sculpting. - • **Consistent Finish Every Time:** Burnishes rather than wears down, delivering a reliable, refined surface season after season. ## Overview The Mudtools Shape 1 Polymer Rib in Red (Very Soft) is a bestselling, kidney-shaped pottery tool crafted from Mudtools’ proprietary flexible polymer. Designed for smooth, precise shaping and finishing, it offers a forgiving flex perfect for gentle smoothing and compressing clay surfaces. Its durable polymer resists sticking and burrs, burnishing with use to maintain a consistent finish. Available in five color-coded firmness levels, this versatile rib is a must-have for ceramicists working with porcelain, stoneware, or earthenware. ## Description The Mudtools Shape 1 Rib is the all‑around workhorse you keep within reach from first shaping through finishing. Its medium, kidney‑style body hits the sweet spot for most hands and most clay projects—large enough to cover meaningful surface area, small enough to maneuver around tight curves and edges. That balance is what makes Shape 1 a perennial bestseller and a backbone tool for throwing, handbuilding, or sculpting. Built from Mudtools’ flexible polymer, Shape 1 flexes just enough to follow a form cleanly without losing control. It glides smoothly over clay, resists sticking or dragging, and tends to become burnished rather than worn over time, giving you a consistently refined finish session after session. Use it to smooth walls, refine rims, tidy transitions, or remove small irregularities as you move toward the final shape. Available in five color‑coded firmness levels—Ultra Soft, Very Soft, Soft, Medium, and Firm—so you can choose the feedback you want for your clay body, technique, or personal feel. Whether you’re working in porcelain, stoneware, or earthenware, Shape 1 delivers dependable, comfortable control for foundational shaping and everyday studio work. ## Features - THE ALL-AROUND WORKHORSE — Shape 1 is the Mudtools bestseller: the classic kidney profile is large enough to cover real surface area and small enough to work tight curves and edges, so it stays within reach from first shaping through final finishing on the wheel, in handbuilding, and in sculpting. - SIGNATURE MUDTOOLS POLYMER — Made from Mudtools’ proprietary flexible polymer, this rib glides over wet clay without sticking or dragging and resists burrs. Unlike a wooden rib it becomes burnished with use rather than worn, so the finish it leaves stays consistent season after season. - SMOOTH, REFINE AND FINISH — Compress and smooth walls, refine rims, tidy transitions and lift small irregularities as you bring a piece toward its final form. At home in porcelain, stoneware and earthenware, and across ceramics from functional pots to sculpture. - FIVE COLOR-CODED FLEX GRADES — Every Shape 1 rib is the same profile in a different firmness: Pink Ultra Soft, Red Very Soft, Yellow Soft, Green Medium, Blue Firm. Choose the flex that suits your clay body and touch, or collect the range. - THIS RIB — RED, VERY SOFT (R1): A very soft, forgiving flex that follows a curve closely. Ideal for gentle smoothing and compressing without cutting into the surface. Made in the USA. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #13,372 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #41 in Ceramic & Pottery Tools | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 641 Reviews | ## Product Details - **Age Range (Description):** Adult - **Brand:** MudTools - **Color:** Red - Soft (R1) - **Item Weight:** 9.07 g - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 3.5 x 0.1 x 1.75 inches - **Material:** Clay - **Model Name:** Shape 1 - **Number of Items:** 1 - **Number of Packs:** 1 - **Recommended Uses For Product:** Pottery ## Images ![Mudtools Shape 1 Polymer Rib, Red Very Soft - Kidney Pottery Tool - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71DzUqiSFlL.jpg) ![Mudtools Shape 1 Polymer Rib, Red Very Soft - Kidney Pottery Tool - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ZV7nhTHzL.jpg) ![Mudtools Shape 1 Polymer Rib, Red Very Soft - Kidney Pottery Tool - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71eLHZvp8QL.jpg) ![Mudtools Shape 1 Polymer Rib, Red Very Soft - Kidney Pottery Tool - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Ntto5EQeL.jpg) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/17526338-mudtools-shape-1-polymer-rib-red-very-soft-kidney-pottery](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/17526338-mudtools-shape-1-polymer-rib-red-very-soft-kidney-pottery) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-10-05*