In this project, you’ll use digital modeling software to design a throwing rib with a unique profile. You’ll then 3D print your rib and use it to make new forms.
An important part of this project is iterating on your design. So, you’ll design and print one rib, use it to make some work, then fine-tune the design based on what you learned by using it.
Think creatively about how you can merge digital technologies with a standard ceramics process.
What new forms can you make? What new things does the technology allow you to accomplish?
Here are some other examples. The one at the top right of this image is the one I made in my tutorial below.
You’ll notice my notes on the thicknesses of the ribs. A 1mm thick rib is very flexible and they get stiffer the closer you get to 2mm (or above). The stiffness is a preference, but also a consideration based on the size and how you plan to use the rib.
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https://youtu.be/vAoT8EvFyVs?si=8prVen8ThFHZkXMH
In the above video, I just demonstrate how to make throwing ribs. It takes some practice to get the hang of it, so just experiment at first. Don’t sit down and think you’ll make the most amazing rib in 10 minutes. We’re learning a new skill here, and any new skill takes time (and repetition) to build a knowledge base to be able to think of a form and make it.