Tools and Equipment for Potters
Potters use a number of tools and larger pieces of equipment. Some tools are more often used when throwing on the potter's wheel, while others are more often used when working with clay by hand. Pottery equipment is an integral part of a potter's studio, as well.
A Quick Survey of Basic Pottery Tools
Working with clay can take two main directions: building pieces out of clay by hand; and throwing pieces on the potter’s wheel. Many of the basic pottery tools are used in both disciplines. Let’s take a look at a basic pottery tool kit.
Working with clay can take two main directions: building pieces out of clay by hand; and throwing pieces on the potter’s wheel. Many of the basic pottery tools are used in both disciplines. Let’s take a look at a basic pottery tool kit.
The Three Main Pieces of Equipment for Potters
There are several pieces of equipment that potters can use in their creative process. The three most-often used are kilns, wheels, and some form of equipment used to bring dry clay to usable form.
There are several pieces of equipment that potters can use in their creative process. The three most-often used are kilns, wheels, and some form of equipment used to bring dry clay to usable form.