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Your Home Pottery Studio: A Beginner's Starter Kit
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items Ready to get your hands dirty and unleash your creativity? This list is your complete guide to starting the wonderful hobby of pottery right from your kitchen table no kiln or wheel required! I've gathered all the essential tools and materials you'll...
This is the magic ingredient! It's perfect for beginners because it hardens on its own without needing a kiln. Look for a smooth, high quality clay that's easy to work with.
Air Dry Clay 5lbs Natural White Modeling
You'll need more than just your hands. A basic set usually includes essential tools like a potter's rib, a wire clay cutter, a needle tool, and various wooden modeling tools for shaping and adding details.
Clay Tools Kit, 27 PCS Pottery & Sculpting Set
To protect your table and prevent the clay from sticking. A simple piece of canvas or heavy duty fabric works perfectly as a portable and easy-to-clean workspace.
All Purpose Canvas Drop Cloths 4x12 ft
Your best friend for smoothing cracks and joining pieces of clay together. Keep a small bowl of water nearby at all times.
Vet Grade Biodegradable Pet Bowls 50 Pk 8oz
A small, natural sponge is essential for smoothing surfaces, absorbing excess water, and refining the shape of your piece
Non Scratch Scrub Sponge, 24Count, Kitchen
For rolling out even, flat slabs of clay. A simple wooden rolling pin works great, but a smooth glass bottle can also do the trick in a pinch.
French Rolling Pin 17" Wooden Tapered
basically a clay glue used to join two pieces of clay together securely. You can buy it pre made or easily make your own by mixing a small amount of your clay with water until it's a thick, creamy consistency.
FOOGWEE 30g Ceramic Glue for Porcelain Repair
This isn't a pottery wheel for throwing, but a simple, rotating stand. It allows you to easily turn your piece as you work on it, which is a huge help for sculpting and decorating evenly.
Basics Non-Skid Pantry Lazy Susan 12-Inch
Once your air dry clay piece is completely dry, you'll use fine grit sandpaper to smooth out any rough spots or imperfections before painting.
24PCS Sandpaper Variety Pack 12 Grits Wood Metal
The best way to add color and personality to your finished pieces! A basic set of acrylic paints with primary colors, black, and white will allow you to mix any shade you can imagine.
Acrylic Paint Set 24 Colors + 12 Brushes
For adding intricate details, patterns, and a clean finish to your painted creations. Get a set with a variety of small sizes.
Tiny Detail Paint Brushes 30 Pcs Set #0#00#000
This is a crucial final step! A clear, waterproof sealant (like Mod Podge Dishwasher Safe or a clear acrylic varnish) will protect your painted piece and make it more durable and water-resistant.
Halcyon Marine Water-Based Polyurethane Varnish
Pottery is a wonderfully messy hobby. An apron will protect your clothes and help you fully embrace the creative process without worry.
2 Pack Adjustable Waterdrop Resistant Bib Apron
These small, circular cutters are great for making clean, precise holes in your clay, perfect for creating things like hanging planters or incense holders.
12 PCS Stainless Steel Round Hole Punch Cutter Set
To keep your leftover air dry clay from drying out, store it in an airtight container or a heavy duty ziplock bag with a damp sponge.
17 QT Clear Plastic Storage Box with Tray