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In 2 previous blog posts, I wrote about (miniature) pottery and the artists that make them on Etsy. Today I am going to give you 5 reviews on a mini electric pottery wheel, this time mostly from Ali-Express. Because frankly, I found them cheaper there than on Etsy or Amazon.
Let’s dive right into things, starting with number 1.
Product number 1.
Product Name: Electric Pottery Wheel DIY
Place(s) To Buy: AliExpress (yes, they have it on Amazon as well, but the price is 3 times higher!)
Price: $35,49 (get your $2 coupon also for new users!) 
Owners: no brand
Overall Rank: 
Warranty: 90-day buyer protection, money-back guarantee
Product Overview :
- Mini Pottery Wheel for Kids and Beginners
- 2000RPM Electric Pottery with 2 Turntables
- Ceramic Shaping Tool DIY Clay Pottery Wheel Kits
The Good And The Bad :
The good
- cheap to start out with if you want to try out pottery making
- wireless and rechargeable
- doesn’t rust
The bad
- it can take a long time to arrive as it ships from China
- the pottery wheel seems very weak
- stops spinning with just light pressure
Support :
Contact the seller for support, if no reaction, contact Ali-Express.
My Final Opinion :
This could be a nice device to try out small pottery baking and see if you like it, but if you want to continue the art, I would buy something with more quality.
Product number 2.
Product Name: Mini Electric Pottery Wheel
Place(s) To Buy: AliExpress 
Price: $43,28
Owners: no brand
Overall Rank: 
Warranty: free return, return for any reason within 15 days
Product Overview :
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Includes 1 x Ceramic Machine, 1 x Hot Air Gun, 8 x Clay Tool, and 1 x Turntable.
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Speed Control Mode: knob infinitely variable speed
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Rated Voltage: 5V-9V
- Rotary Speed: 0-2000RPM
The Good And The Bad :
The good:
- looks sturdier then number 1
- strong motor
- low noise
- doesn’t rust and easy operation
The bad:
- can not find any reviews, so I don’t know if any issues show up
- because of this last one, I am only giving it 3 and a half starts until people have reviewed it some more
Support :
Contact the seller
My Final Opinion :
Frankly, I have no clue if this pottery wheel is quality or not, as I can not find any reviews or even a similar wheel anywhere else, like on Amazon or so. This is the reason for the 3 and a half stars.
Product number 3.
Product Name: Mini Pottery Wheel Machine 2000RPM
Place(s) To Buy: AliExpress (sold out on Amazon)
Price: $46,08 (coming from $72,00)
Owners: no brand
Overall Rank: 
Warranty: free return, return for any reason within 15 days
Product Overview :
- Small Pottery Forming Machine with Tray
- Rated voltage: DC-12V
- Speed: 0-2000RPM
- 1 x 8 sets of pottery tools
- 1 x DC power adapter
The Good And The Bad :
The good:
- this is a more available device than the 2 previous ones, so more reviews
- cute design
- children could also use it
- adjustable speed
- low noise
The bad:
- seems a bit light and delicate
Support :
Contact the store.
My Final Opinion :
This mini pottery wheel seems a bit more trustable than the previous 2, as it has more positive reviews and it is available more in online stores. (sold out on Amazon).
Product number 4.
Product Name: 12V Aluminum Alloy Fingertip Mini Pottery Wheel
Place(s) To Buy: AliExpress or Banggood
Price: $76,24 on AliExpress, better compare prices with Banggood, because I have seen it there for $58,92 (sale)
Owners: no brand
Overall Rank:
Warranty: 90-day buyer protection on AliExpress, 30-day refund or replacement on Banggood
Product Overview :
- 12V Aluminum alloy Fingertip
- Input: AC110-240V 50/60Hz
- Turntable speed: 2000 rev/min
- Turntable diameter: 4.5cm
- Control method: Knob step-less speed change
The Good And The Bad :
The good
- better stability
- can be carried around, compact
- safe and silent, anti-high temperature
- easy to clean
The bad
- a bit higher price, but it seems worth it!
Support :
Contact the seller or AliExpress if you have issues.
My Final Opinion :
Seems like the best one so far, in my opinion, seeing the price compared to the quality!
Product number 5.
Product Name: 350W Electric Pottery Wheel Machine
Place(s) To Buy: AliExpress. 
Price: $250,90
Owners: No brand
Overall Rank: 
Warranty: free return, return for any reasons within 15 days
Product Overview :
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Ceramic Work Clay Forming Machine DIY Art Craft Tool with Foot Pedal
- with foot pedal, LCD screen, removable ABS basin, and several pottery shaping tools
- Wheel diameter: 25 cm (9.8 inches)
- Speed: 0-320 r/min step-less speed change
The Good And The Bad :
The good
- it is a professional device, suitable for big and small ceramic pottery
- easy to use
- quiet
- the wheel speed and power is great
The bad
- little on the more expensive side
Support :
Contact the seller and if it doesn’t work out, contact AliExpress
My Final Opinion :
I had to throw in a professional electric pottery wheel, that can handle also normal-sized pottery and not just miniature pottery. This one would be a good one to start with and your kids can learn on this one as well!
Something extra: make your own electric pottery wheel!
I wanted to add something extra when making this blog post and that is this Etsy link.
It shows how to make a pottery wheel DIY style yourself!
YES, you can!
It is a digital downloadable PDF- file that describes how to step by step, how to build your own pottery wheel. It is full of instructions, diagrams, photographs, and tips. Like, what parts to order and how to assemble them using only household tools.
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 on an article for me to write about? Then please leave a comment in the comment section below.
Happy crafting and Merry Christmas!
Best regards,
Lizzy
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