HarryC Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 My mum is an amateur potter, and has been attending a fortnightly class for about three years. She makes bowls and plates, predominantly using equipment from the studio she goes to. Kiln, and glazes are provided.I'd like to get her a related Christmas present. I've had a look at tools on ebay and amazon, where I can get an 11 piece kit for around £3 (VKtech). Great value, but is there somewhere I could spend a bit more money to get some higher quality equipment? Something she's unlikely to already have? Maybe there's a brand/website you could recommend? As is probably apparent from this post, I've no idea what's going on, and this is all pretty vague... Happy to spend £40, or more if I can my sister on board with the idea too. Many thanks, Harry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joy pots Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 Hi Harry, you could buy her a book on pottery for that amount of £s. Joy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxden Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 A gift card to a pottery supply store. She could buy clay, glazes, books, or specific tools she desires. That way she will get just what she really wants or needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Bridge Pottery Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 Hard decision to make based on the information. I am sure the pottery will have most of the basic tools and such but it is nice to have your own set. There are many different types of turning tools that you use to carve the pot either while it is spinning on the wheel or stationary, lots of choice there for maybe something she wouldn't be able to find in the studio. Lots of different wooden carving/shaping tools to look through if she is into that. Different shaped ribs for throwing the form on the wheel. I am assuming you are in the UK from the £sign so try out http://www.ctmpotterssupplies.co.uk/tools.htm That is where I buy most of my pottery supplies and there is plenty to choose from Their website is not great so some others could be http://www.potterycrafts.co.uk/ and http://www.bathpotters.co.uk/ Bath potters always seemed overpriced. Bought a good kiln from potterycrafts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lstover Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 You could always check out Potters Council, it would be about the same price and is a membership for ceramic artists: http://ceramicartsdaily.org/potters-council/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 I would go the gift certificate route. There are millions of tools out there, but each potter has a handful that they prefer, that are perfect for the type of work she is making. Let her pick what she really wants, otherwise she could end up with tools she doesn't need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benzine Posted December 5, 2014 Report Share Posted December 5, 2014 While not a tool per say, the bag at the top of this link, might be a good choice. I just bought one, and I can actually keep track of my stuff!: http://www.clay-king.com/pottery_tools/xiem_tools.html I realize this is a US site, but maybe you could find something similar in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted December 5, 2014 Report Share Posted December 5, 2014 While not a tool per say, the bag at the top of this link, might be a good choice. I just bought one, and I can actually keep track of my stuff!: http://www.clay-king.com/pottery_tools/xiem_tools.html I realize this is a US site, but maybe you could find something similar in the UK. I was going to say a bag or holdall of some type too. I have a bag on wheels with a pull-along handle to keep my collection of tools in. It's the right size to sit an A4 paper-box lid on the top, to hold any small items that I've brought home to finish, or to keep photocopies/templates.patterns etc. One problem of using your own tools at an evening class is they can get mixed up, other people want to borrow them........... etc. Other ideas for a gift are a bag of clay that is different to the class clay, but you'd need to check firing schedules. A set of underglaze pencils if she is good at drawing, a small hand-held extruder, a good potter's knife (the centre where I go, they are all blunt or rusty), a potters apron, perhaps customised if you or your sister can sew or paint. Also, check out local pottery places, a couple of years ago, I received a voucher for a Raku day. Which was great fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryC Posted December 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2014 Thanks all! That's really helpful, I think I'm covered for Christmas ideas along with her birthday now too! All the best, Harry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted December 5, 2014 Report Share Posted December 5, 2014 you could pop for a kiln, bet that'd be a hit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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