Equipment

Learn how Bailey designs custom gas kilns for pottery studios, schools, and production ceramics. Explore gas kiln installation, venting, and kiln design considerations.

Discover who pugmills are best suited for and how they improve clay preparation compared to hand wedging and mixing.

Learn the key differences between tabletop and floor pottery wheels, including power, stability, portability, and which option best fits your studio.

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

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.

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.

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.