In a previous blog post, I wrote about how to make your own (miniature) pottery wheel, which of course is totally up to you if you want to give it a go. Today, however, I am going to present you 5 reviews on these tiny pottery wheels.
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Updated 29/01/24
But first:Why would you buy and use a miniature pottery wheel?
Miniature pottery wheels have emerged as indispensable tools for crafting detailed and authentic creations.
These tiny, meticulously designed replicas of full-sized pottery wheels provide pottery artists with the ability to sculpt the cutest little pottery pieces on a micro-scale.
With their precise control and space-saving convenience, miniature pottery wheels have become a cherished asset in the pursuit of crafting remarkable and lifelike mini pottery masterpieces.
Some advantages of using mini pottery wheels are:
Precision and Control: Miniature pottery wheels offer unparalleled precision and control, allowing artists to sculpt delicate details with ease.
Space-Saving: Miniature pottery wheels take up minimal space, making them ideal for hobbyists and artists with limited studios or work areas.
Realistic Miniature Creations: The small size of the pottery wheel ensures that the proportions of the mini pottery align realistically with the rest of the miniature scene à nd the real-life world!
Affordable and Accessible: Miniature pottery wheels are generally more affordable than their full-sized counterparts, making them accessible to a wider range of enthusiasts and hobbyists.
Ideal for Beginners: Miniature pottery wheels are user-friendly and perfect for beginners who are new to pottery.
It is a digital downloadable PDF- file that describes how to build your own pottery wheel, step by step. It is full of instructions, diagrams, photographs, and tips. Like, as what parts to order and how to assemble them using only household tools.
A few more FAQs on mini electric pottery wheels.
While we are at it, I might as well answer a few more FAQs 😉
What kind of clay is used for a mini pottery wheel?
Well, the choice for a mini pottery wheel is easy: just use pottery clay haha!
This type of clay is so easy to work with, and gives it the shape of a pottery pot, and is very versatile, and throws easily on the wheel!
How to throw clay on a mini pottery wheel?
I think this is explained best by means of a video where you can see the whole process of throwing clay on a pottery wheel!
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Can you use air-dry clay on a mini pottery wheel?
Yes, it can be used on a small pottery wheel, just beware that it will not feel the same as regular ceramic clay.
If any type of clay doesn't stick to the wheel, this could mean that you should add more water, because it probably is too dry and hard.
Adding to much water though to your wheel will make your pottery collapse.
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Final conclusion.
I hope that you have found the right electric pottery wheel that you are looking for and I would love to see the result(s) on my Facebook group about miniatures.
Do you have any questions or do you have a suggestion for an article for me to write about? Then please leave a comment in the comment section below. And please don’t be shy to share this article with your friends! 🙂
6 thoughts on “The 5 Best Miniature Pottery Wheels – Some Reviews”
Hello; thanks for these five reviews on Mini Electric Pottery Wheel. It is understandable about the strength and durability of the first three pottery wheels, especially the first one taking into account that they are made for children to toy with.
If I were to buy one of these for a kid knowing how they are experimental I would no doubt buy number four. Otherwise, number five is the ideal buy for me.
Thank you for this very insightful information. My wife and kids love to do all kinds of crafting together. And this looks like a great place to find things I can buy for them to do together. What are some of the best things they offer in your opinion? What do you recommend for a family project?
If you are looking for a miniature pottery wheel like this blog post is telling you about, and you would like to include your kids in the crafting pottery craft, then I would for example advise number 3 to start out with. If your family likes it, then you could eventually buy a more expensive one, or make one yourself as in the Ebook from Etsy that I mentioned!
I own a mini, I make my own mini tools to facilitate use better. however, we also own a full sized pottery wheel in the studio and my husband will “throw" tiny pots atop a much bigger wad of clay, then cuts it free. 😉
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Hello; thanks for these five reviews on Mini Electric Pottery Wheel. It is understandable about the strength and durability of the first three pottery wheels, especially the first one taking into account that they are made for children to toy with.
If I were to buy one of these for a kid knowing how they are experimental I would no doubt buy number four. Otherwise, number five is the ideal buy for me.
DorcasW
Hi Dorcas,
thank you very much for your comment and I wish you much fun with the pottery wheel number 4!
Thank you for this very insightful information. My wife and kids love to do all kinds of crafting together. And this looks like a great place to find things I can buy for them to do together. What are some of the best things they offer in your opinion? What do you recommend for a family project?
Your Friend, Johnny
Hi Johnny
If you are looking for a miniature pottery wheel like this blog post is telling you about, and you would like to include your kids in the crafting pottery craft, then I would for example advise number 3 to start out with. If your family likes it, then you could eventually buy a more expensive one, or make one yourself as in the Ebook from Etsy that I mentioned!
happy crafting
Best regards,
Lizzy
I own a mini, I make my own mini tools to facilitate use better. however, we also own a full sized pottery wheel in the studio and my husband will “throw" tiny pots atop a much bigger wad of clay, then cuts it free. 😉
That sounds like a lot of fun Sandy, thanks for your comment!
Happy crafting,
Lizzy