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Studio Set up (ceramics edition)
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items Ceramic studio must haves! This is the stuff I have including other alternatives that I wish I would/could purchase
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Wheels and furniture
pottery tools, must haves
Kilns 115V, can work in any plug!
Wheels and furniture
Wheels, storage, plasters, etc. Anything necessary for recycling clay and being in a comfortable space.
This is the wheel I own, i have had it since 2022 and is a pretty nice wheel!
Speedball Clay Boss Potters Wheel
These are the wheels I use at my current studio (The university and a local one)… I really love brent wheels they have a really nice pedal, but they are in the pricier end, however they are reliable and easy to fix! My university has these wheels and...
Brent Model B and C Power Wheels
Good for wedging clay! I love plaster it absorbs water and lets me reclaim my clay easily. I use a pugmill at school (which is WAY easier, but plaster is a cheap way to reclaim clay)
The Ceramic Shop Recycle Slab
These are the bats I use and the ones my college owns! You could get others from amazon, but I like these since they are affordable and sturdy plastic. Wood can warp.
Speedball Bats
This is something I would like to purchase in the near future! Good for coiling artworks and extruding handles for those mugs.
Bailey Clay Extruder
A pugmill to reclaim clay!!! It takes care of those airpockets, won't need to wedge as much or at all. (I don't, but don't take my advice plz WEDGE!)
Nidec Shimpo NVA04S DeAiring Pug Mill
Slab Roller for sculptural works or plates! I need one, and I would probably buy one of these.
Nidec Shimpo SR3050 Full Size Slab Roller
pottery tools, must haves
For sculptural and wheel thrown work.
Great for small details and removing imperfections
Enkay Dental Pick Set with Colored Handles
Bat lifter
Xiem Bat Lifter
Good for beginners and advanced ceramicists! Everything you need, a one time investment!
Richeson 12Piece Basic Pottery Tool Set
Good wheels, they will probably last you a lifetime. Super sturdy and I love them
Nidec Shimpo Banding Wheels
Kilns 115V, can work in any plug!
There are only a few models, but I this is best for when starting your own practice and you want it at the convenience of your home.
small little kiln, fits 3-4 mugs perfect for someone who doesnt want to do big work or wants to do keychains
Skutt FireBox 8x6 LT Kiln
A bit bigger than the other kiln, this one can fit about 10-15 bowls or mugs (about). Good if you want to start doing medium sculptures but don't have the space. It also works w/ a standard plug
Skutt KMT Series Kilnmaster Touchscreen Kiln - KMT-614-3, Cone 6, 115V-1P, 20A