Design pottery profiles and generate slip casting molds and throwing ribs as production-ready STL files for 3D printing.
Transform your pottery designs into precision tools with our streamlined process.
Studiofijf makes custom pottery tool creation accessible to ceramists at every skill level. Whether you're designing throwing ribs for consistent pottery wheel work or creating slip-cast molds for production pieces, our pottery CAD software guides you through five simple steps:
Sketch your pottery tool design using our intuitive 2D drawing interface. Perfect for creating custom throwing rib profiles and mold shapes.
Set precise measurements for your pottery tools. Control thickness, curve depth, and overall size for professional-grade accuracy.
Visualize your pottery tool design in three dimensions before fabrication. Ensure your throwing rib or mold shape is exactly what you need.
Download your design as SVG or STL files ready for 3D printing, CNC cutting, or traditional fabrication methods.
Produce your custom pottery tools and iterate your designs. Save variations for different pottery projects and techniques.
No installation required. Access our pottery design software from any web browser. All core features are completely free.
From concept to finished throwing rib in minutes. Studiofijf bridges the gap between traditional pottery craftsmanship and modern digital fabrication tools.
Studiofijf is a free online pottery design tool built by potters, for potters. We believe every ceramist should have access to precision tools that help bring their creative vision to life—without expensive CAD software or engineering knowledge.
Our mission is to bridge traditional pottery craftsmanship with modern digital fabrication. Whether you're creating custom throwing ribs for consistent wheel work or designing slip-cast molds for production pottery, Studiofijf empowers you to design professional-grade tools from your web browser.
Born from the frustration of struggling with complex CAD programs just to design simple pottery tools, Studiofijf focuses on what matters: helping you make better pottery. Our intuitive interface lets you sketch profiles, preview in 3D, and export production-ready files—all in minutes, not hours.
Simple 2D sketching tools designed specifically for pottery profiles. If you can draw a pot's cross-section, you can design custom tools.
All core features are free with no time limits, watermarks, or hidden costs. We're committed to keeping pottery design tools accessible to everyone.
Export SVG and STL files compatible with any 3D printer, CNC machine, or laser cutter. From design to physical tool in hours.
One design creates both throwing ribs for wheel work and molds for slip casting. Adapt your pottery process from prototype to production seamlessly.
Join pottery studios, independent ceramists, and pottery educators worldwide who are already using Studiofijf to elevate their craft.
Everything you need to know about custom pottery tools and 3D printing
Studiofijf is a free online pottery design tool that helps potters, ceramists, and pottery studios create custom throwing ribs and slip-cast molds. Whether you're a hobbyist or professional potter, our pottery CAD software makes designing precision tools accessible without requiring advanced design experience.
Custom throwing ribs are generated from your exact pottery profile, guiding your hands to create identical shapes every time with perfect curves and consistency. Unlike generic ribs, custom tools match your specific pottery forms, dramatically improving repeatability for production work and series pieces.
Yes! One design creates custom throwing ribs for the pottery wheel and production molds for slip casting. This gives you complete flexibility in your pottery workflow—throw prototypes on the wheel, then scale up with slip-cast molds for consistent reproduction.
Studiofijf exports your pottery tool designs as SVG files for 2D cutting and STL files for 3D printing. These industry-standard formats work with any 3D printing slicer software, CNC machines, or laser cutters. Perfect for FDM, SLA, or CNC fabrication.
No! Studiofijf is designed for potters, not engineers. Our intuitive interface lets you draw pottery profiles with simple 2D sketching tools. If you can sketch a pot's cross-section, you can design custom pottery tools—no CAD knowledge required.
Just a web browser and access to a 3D printer (or 3D printing service). Any FDM printer works with standard PLA or PETG filament. Design your pottery tools online, download the files, and print. Many pottery studios and makerspaces have 3D printers available for member use.
Yes! All core pottery design features are completely free with no time limits or watermarks. Create unlimited throwing ribs and mold designs, save your work, and export production-ready files. We believe every potter should have access to quality design tools.
For throwing ribs, PLA or PETG filament works excellently—they're smooth, durable, and water-resistant when properly sealed. For slip-cast molds, consider printing in PETG or nylon for added strength. Many potters also use printed molds as masters for creating plaster production molds.
Absolutely! Studiofijf saves your pottery tool designs to your account. Edit existing designs, create variations for different clay bodies or firing temperatures, and maintain a library of custom ribs and molds. Perfect for refining designs across multiple pottery projects.
Studiofijf works on all modern web browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. Our pottery design software is optimized for desktop and tablet use where you have more screen space for detailed design work. Mobile phones work but we recommend tablets or computers for the best experience.