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A beginner-friendly guide to learning the pottery wheel, starting with cylinders and expanding into practice shapes that build control and confidence.

Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to slow down, get your hands in clay, and create something thoughtful and lasting. This slab-built tumbler project combines clean construction with playful heart texture, making it ideal for gifting or keeping for yourself.

A beginner-friendly guide to pottery clay, explaining firing temperatures, kiln cones, and the differences between low fire, mid-range, high fire, and specialty clays.

Explore what makes Bailey slab rollers different, including one-pass capability, dual roller drive, and the design principles that defined an industry.

The Bailey Pro Series Pottery Wheels are built for potters who demand power, stability, and cleanliness in the studio. Featuring Bailey’s innovative one-piece Counter Pan, these wheels are ideal for classrooms, production studios, and serious home potters.

Thinking about buying new or used pottery equipment? This guide breaks down the pros, cons, hidden costs, and key factors to help potters make the right choice.

If you want to create clean, even slabs without dedicating your studio to a full-sized slab roller, the Mini-Might II is your perfect companion. Designed for both beginners and professional artists, this tabletop model delivers precision and convenience anywhere you work.

Everything you need to create a functional, inspiring space for clay at home.

Setting up a home pottery studio is one of the most exciting steps in any ceramic artist’s journey. Whether you’re a beginner wanting a dedicated practice space, a hobbyist ready to level up, or a seasoned potter seeking convenience at home, building your own studio lets you work on your schedule, explore new ideas freely, and create with fewer limitations.

The good news? You don’t need a huge space or enormous budget. With thoughtful planning and the right tools, you can transform a spare room, basement, outdoor shed, or corner of your garage into a fully functional pottery studio. This guide walks you through everything you need to get started—from wheels and kilns to ventilation, storage, workflow, and safety.

The ultimate guide to gifting potters, clay lovers, and ceramic artists this holiday season.

The holidays are the perfect time to surprise the potter in your life with tools and supplies that inspire new creative energy for the year ahead. Whether they’re a beginner discovering the joy of clay or a seasoned ceramic artist refining their craft, this Pottery Supplies Holiday Checklist for 2025 is packed with thoughtful gifts, practical essentials, and dream-studio upgrades. Everything on this list can be ordered online and shipped straight to their door.

At Bailey Pottery, we’re proud to support makers of every skill level with high-quality tools trusted by schools, studios, and professionals for decades. Use this guide to find the perfect stocking stuffers, mid-range gifts, and big-ticket surprises that will make any potter’s holiday unforgettable.

Instructional assembly video for the DRD/II Slab Roller!