Bailey Pottery

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

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.

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.

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.

Instructional assembly video for the DRD/II Slab Roller!

Starting your pottery journey is exciting, but an important decision you’ll make is choosing the

right pottery wheel. The first thing you search is, "how much does a pottery wheel cost?" But,

with so many options, brands, price points and quality, choosing a wheel can be overwhelming.

This blog is for those of you who've been taking pottery classes or visiting pottery studios and

are ready to bring the fun home!

Whether you’re setting up a home studio, a professional ceramics studio, or a classroom Bailey

has pottery wheels for sale that match every stage of your journey.

This guide goes over the many different kiln sizes that are available. It covers test, small

top-loading, medium top-loading, large top-loading, and commercial-duty models. We'll highlight

the benefits and reasons to consider each.

Grog is made from fired clay that is crushed before reintroducing it back into clay. Grog acts as a temper, which can help reduce shrinkage and cracking in clay.

Flecks and Specks grog is made from colored clay that is fired, crushed, and separated by size, Besides adding strength to the clay like traditional grogs, our grog adds texture and color to the clay. Adding grog is an easy way to personalize ceramic wares.

Randy Johnston is a distinguished American studio potter known for his wood-fired stoneware that harmonizes sculptural form with functional utility.