No gatekeeping here. These are the exact budget-friendly Amazon organizers, tools, and cleanup essentials I actually use in my own working studio. Frequently updated with new finds I love
Sections
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Tools for Making
Glazing & Finishing
Keeping it Clean
Tools for Making
Perfect turntable for smaller pieces
JAPCHET 8 Inch Bonsai Turntable 44lbs Cap
Love this for trimming and glazing
Heavy Duty 8" Rotating Swivel Stand Lazy Susan
Great for reclaim, drying slabs and drying my washed tools
Stone Diatomaceous Earth Bath Mat Grey
I love the long ones for handbuilding
Byllstore Pottery Ribs 6-Pack Solid Beech
I use this every session along with my craft knife for precision
2pcs Wooden Handle Fettling Knife for Clay
I use for smoothing taller pieces and the pointed end for those hard to reach areas
HARFINGTON 3pcs Wooden Pottery Ribs 19.8cm
I always have a couple of these nearby. They are great for smoothing coils, compressing joins and smoothing those tricky tight and hard to reach areas
COMIART 10pcs Wooden Clay Pottery Tools
This is my go to tool for scoring. Love that it's retractable. It's easy to clean too
Xiem Tools Retractable Scoring Tool for Pottery
For when I need to roll wide slabs without a slab roller
Dowel Rods Wood Sticks 1x36 Inch 2pcs
love this for adding height. turns so smoothly
US Art Supply 7” Sculpting Wheel - Heavy Duty
Glazing & Finishing
The amount of glaze these hold is insane. Doesn't leave brush marks. They do occasionally shed bristles but no more than hake brushes that I have paid a lot more for.
8 PCS 1 Inch Flat Hake Brush Set, Soft Goat Hair
I use these for glazing, adding slip, and for cleaning up the hard to reach areas.
Bougimal 33 Pcs Paint Brush Set for Acrylic, Oil, Watercolor
Good for getting a smooth finish on your piece
10 Pcs Chamois Clay Pottery Tools Kit
****THIS IS MY FAVE TOOL*** The smoothness this brings to a piece truly transforms it. I have several and have cut some into smaller pieces for hard to reach areas.
XIEM X10187 Pro-Surface Finishing Sponge, 3in
My secret weapon - lets me smooth joins and clay in the hard to reach areas of my intricate pieces
Cuttte 120PCS Dual Sides Eye Shadow Sponge
A longer version of my secret weapon for the hard to reach areas. Helps me get the tight areas (like on the piece shown) smooth and secure
