HOW TO SET UP AN AT-HOME POTTERY STUDIO FOR BEGINNERS (ON A BUDGET!)
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- Опубликовано: 27 янв 2023
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MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT (in Canadian dollars)
[Some prices have increased since I bought them]
Artista by Speedball tabletop pottery wheel - $955
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White Stoneware by Laguna Cone (5-6) - $30 per 25 lb bag
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"The Starter Set" (basic tool set) - $20
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Sponges
Get one for throwing (like the yellow one that comes in the "The Starter Set"). Another one or two sponges for cleaning is nice to have but not a necessity.
A few buckets
I recommend a minimum of two small buckets (one for throwing water, one for cleaning water), and one larger bucket for wastewater. More if you plan to use the water system I explain in the vid.
A few rag towels
Clay can stain light-colored material so it's a good idea to have some rag towels designated for your studio.
An apron
I bought mine for $4 at the dollar store.
Underglazes - up to $35 per pint
I don't really recommend the Axner Underglaze Pens mentioned in the video. You'd probably be better off buying underglaze by the pint: amaranthstoneware.ca/search?q...
Glazes - up to $35 per pint
There is a ton of variation in glaze brands, colors, and prices. I have Amaco, Mayco, Coyote, and Opulence brands.
IMPORTANT: make sure your glaze firing temp (the cone) matches your clay firing temp. All of my clay and all of my glazes are cone 5-6 meaning they can be fired at cone 5 or cone 6.
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Basic paint brush set - $20
I use these brushes for applying underglaze.
They can be bought anywhere, it doesn't need to be from a pottery supply store.
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Hake brush set - $25
I use these brushes for applying glaze.
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Mudtools workhorse/blue sponge - $9 **
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Mudtool polymer rib shape 1 - $13 **
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**The Mudtools sponge and polymer rib are not a necessity, but I find them very useful. They both come in different sizes/shapes so choose what's best for you!
38 pc tool set - $33
This set has a good variety of tools but is low quality, do with that information what you will.
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Ruler
Calipers would be ideal but a ruler is a cheaper, easier option.
Scale - $20
Only necessary if you want to weigh your clay before throwing to make matching items.
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Sculpting wheel - $65
Useful for hand building and brushing on glaze, not a necessity by any means.
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Bats
I don't really recommend trying to make your own like I did. You can buy plastic bats or MDF-type material bats from a pottery supplier. They are quite expensive.
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Work surface(s) - preferably wood
Finding a used, sturdy, wooden table and sanding it down is a great budget-friendly option! I thrifted a table and replaced the top with new plywood.
If you throw sitting down and get a tabletop wheel like the Artista by Speedball wheel, you'll need a low table to put it on, a coffee table would work.
Your work surface(s) do not need to be wood, but be sure to get a wooden cutting board, a small piece of plywood, or just some kind of platform wrapped in cotton canvas to wedge on (anything that can absorb moisture from the clay).
Stool
If you throw sitting down you'll need some kind of stool, I recommend an exercise ball for a seat, it's much easier on the butt! However, most potters just use a simple stool.
Mirror
To place in front of your wheel, it makes throwing more ergonomic and easier on your neck. This is not a necessity.
Storage shelf
A safe place to store your pots that is separate from your work area.
I also started with a Speedball Artista wheel 7 years ago. I have added other equipment but never upgraded to a different wheel . So far, I have thrown 3.14 tons clay on the Speedball. Recommend purchasing a foot pedal and using a stop block on the pedal so the wheel turns 1.5 times per second. I wish I had purchased a sheet of Vinyl Unbound Remnant flooring from Home Depot to protect the studio floor. Keep practicing.
bruh how is that a starter wheel??? my God
The bats I use are made from Marine Ply, they take a lot more punishment than mdf or other composite boards. Thanks for walk through, much to do setting up home studio, would love to but still worrying about doing it. Good luck
This is pretty much how I started my own pottery studio in my basement. Only difference was that I decided to spring for the shimpo VL-lite. When I bought mine, it was about $1300. I felt like it was better midrange wheel than the tabletop ones and I know I’ll be throwing for a long time.
She said on a budget lol
this is incredibly helpful!! thank you
Its a great video and very useful! Thank you)
On bats: I use strictly those Speedball plastic bats, and I’ve been a serious potter for 7-8 years. I started using a ‘bat mate’ or ‘sticky bat’ under them. No more wobbles and warps.
❤ Beautiful 👌
Very helpful and informative! Thanks for sharing. I’m just about to start and find this very helpful. Question did you ever buy a kiln?
This whole video, including the self-critical captions, is a mood. 😂
In Australia a water drain in a back yard or at a business used to be called a gully trap.
Not many videos like this around so thank you, plenty of well stocked people/studio's talk about this, but from their situation.
Really appreciate your in depth video. Been researching a lot and reading what I can but your video has been the most helpful by far. Your honest take on what works and what doesn’t is really fantastic. Thank you!
Thanks for the video!! Its so nice to see someone in ontario do a video like this, now i know I can order from amaranth no problem! 😊
This was a really great video! I am new to pottery and same situation as you, I have taken two day-workshops and a series of 4 classes one on one and they have been great. But you really need more time in between to practice certain things over and over before an instructor can really help you move to the next step. Like someone else said most of these videos on RUclips are of experienced potters setups and not really practical for someone who needs to basics until they’re ready for that. Thank you for making this and all your advice! (Sorry for any typos)
Thank you for sharing! It was super helpful. I'm going to save this video to reference as I set things up.
Really helpful video. Very happy that I’ve found your down to earth channel. Thank you.
Canadian creator! Hello. Great video!
👌 very informative, thanks 😊