home studio // tour of pottery studio + equipment + tips on setting up home studio

here's a tour of my pottery studio at home for those interested to know how i make and fire ceramics in an apartment. i've also shared some tips and things to take note of if you are interested to set up your own studio.
see below for links on where i shopped for my stuff/ resources that were useful for me:
1) EQUIPMENT
- wheel: shimpo vl lite
- bat system: studio pro black plastic bats
- tools: mudtools, aliexpress, clay-king, amazon
- banding wheel: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
- kiln: olympic MAS129E
2) MATERIALS
- clay: standard 710 dark brown clay with grog, laguna porcelain frost WC437
- glazes: amaco cone 5/6 potter's choice, mayco cone 5/6 stoneware glazes, mayco stroke and coat
3) FURNITURE
- floating shelves: ikea bergshult shelves
- standing shelves: wayfair's augustus tv stand for tvs up to 65" (www.wayfair.com/furniture/pdp...)
- wedging board: amazon (product not available anymore but you can search for alternatives via "extra large bamboo cutting board 20 x 14 x .75)
4) MAINTENANCE
- protective chair pad for messes while throwing: www.amazon.com/dp/B07PGN63W5/...
- 5 gallon buckets: www.homedepot.com/p/Leaktite-...
- gleco clay trap: www.clay-king.com/gleco_trap.html
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camera: canon eos 50
lens: ef-m 22mm f/2, sigma ef-m 56mm f/1.4
editing: adobe premiere pro cc
music: aakash gandhi - white river, twin musicom - old bossa, tracktribe - a night alone, steve adams - dulcinia

[@ejikeonwunabonze]

I will break any finger that gives this video a thumbs down. You are simply the best, Thanks for sharing.

[@micheleconward-wiggins5083]

Please share on how you dispose of old clay and how your two part filtering system work.

[@ashleysolano9214]

I would love to know more about your two bucket filter system! :)

[@denadesigns]

Yes, agree!

[@AudreyCCeramics]

will definitely share about it some time!

[@tamara4luna]

@@AudreyCCeramics Yes me too!

[@pameladodera3303]

I'm really interested too! :)

[@crisfer22]

Yes to that video!!

[@tommythecat4650]

Please please please do the two bucket filter system video! Your videos are awesome, thanks for sharing your experience!

[@jiaqilin9925]

this is an amazing video. Practical, organized and extremely helpful! Thank you for sharing❤

[@danirodeg]

This is so beatifull and also so helpfull! Thanks for sharing your experiences!

[@mckenziejoslin-snyder3513]

This video was wonderful for someone thinking of starting ceramics at home! I would love it if you made a video about the water system you use as that has been the biggest sticking point for me.

[@oksanafedan7891]

Thank you very much! Your video is very helpful. I just signed up for my first pottery class for the beginners and really looking forward to it! Would love to watch more of such kind of videos where you can share your experience and some of the challenges you've faced ..

[@sandraludwig1546]

This is brilliant! I'm going to watch your kiln video, and I am also interested in the bucket filter system. Thanks for posting!

[@Sipzostudios]

I always love your videos! Thanks so much for posting. This is SUPER helpful.

[@AudreyCCeramics]

thanks for your support :)

[@Podrn20]

really great video... am thinking of setting up a mini pottery area in my garage for myself and my 5 grand children. I took 2 years of pottery in high school, but that was 50 years ago!! So this has inspired me and was very informative.

[@sidheo3741]

Very informative! Thanks for the tour, I was struggling to find information that you covered in the maintenance portion. I'll have to try the cloth filtering system! I've been wanting to set up a mini studio so i can handbuild more at home.

[@Tootallspottery]

Great information and I always wondered about putting the kiln in the bathroom... Very cool :)

[@knightclan4]

Thanks for sharing your journey. My wife and I are about to get started ourselves.

[@user-tz9jh6pv2j]

I had been waiting for this video (even though I'm late myself). Thanks for the info :)

[@isawthesign4421]

This was fantastic thank you!

[@kabruder]

Beautiful pottery studio!

[@MOLRobocop]

I love the idea of just putting a kiln in a bathroom for ventilation. Also, you've got a great and unique voice. Kudos.

[@wrcosby32]

wow very beautiful work

[@awhisperofnature2312]

THANKS! VERY NICE AND HELPFUL VIDEO 😊

[@ewhite7469]

So helpful - thanks!

[@user-wn2lw3mu5e]

I like your studio … so lovely 🥰

[@devilsheree]

thank you, this was so helpful! would love to know about your two bucket filter system as this method seems super simple :)

[@luvliving5621]

I love the content, could you make a video from making a few small pieces from start to finish with information on the materials used and on how to use this kiln?

[@user-mq7lo6yu8h]

Hi Audrey - thank you so much for your inspirational videos. In your setting up a home pottery studio, you talk about a two bucket filtration system for pottery studio water. I was hoping that you could share this information with us?

[@denisesarazin6753]

This is a great video. The only thing I recommend you don’t do is vacuum. Instead, damp mop as much as needed to remove all bits of clay. The filter on that vacuum (which I also have) isn’t enough to prevent silicosis.

[@charmainebonus3278]

I’m fairly new to pottery and have been taking classes. This is the first time I’ve seen those little tiles where you have samples of the different glaze options. I’d be interested in watching a video about how you go about this process of putting that together!

[@AudreyCCeramics]

i have this in the pipeline for a future video so do keep a look out :)

[@melissarosespencer]

Hello, thank you for sharing this. I have found this helpful. Did you make a video about the 2 bucket filter system? Also I wondered…if you were to build a workbench for wedging and hand building - what would that look like and what materials would you use?

[@LauraFerreiro-sb1pl]

I was wondering if you ever made the video about your two-bucket filtration system?

[@xxbondsxx]

Love the studio tour! Do you use a separate vacuum to clean up the dried bits of clay or use your regular at-home one? Also how often do you mop vs vacuum? I have a similar space at home but I'm trying to finalize my cleaning routine :)

[@AudreyCCeramics]

sorry for the late reply! i dont use a separate vacuum but its not recommended. but before i vacuum i sweep the floor and use a wet cloth to wipe down the surface. the vacuum is to get rid of any residue! i usually wipe down with a cloth instead of vacuum and it should be done after every session!

[@marcelaolivares3320]

I am learning recently ceramic,, it is so beautiful world! Now in this moment i am using eatherware (Standard 100) ,, thank you for your interesting and nice videos! Regards!

[@alaaa8572]

Share with us about hand building techniques ? Different clay options ? And in case if I just want to start with hand building dose it still be ‘’health-hazardous’’ to do so in my own little space .. one room basically with one window and bathroom with ventilation ? ,… Thank you so much for the useful valuable content you share!

[@nooroongi9078]

hey Audrey, I am setting up home studio in the corner of my living room. could you please share some tips/ info on bucket water filter system? I didn’t have much luck finding much info on 2 bucket system that looked as simple as yours. thank you so much!

[@makaylamcneill9596]

do you know of any good stable work desks to wedge on? i really like the green one you have!

[@HenryBurlingameIII]

Beautiful, what is the white glaze on those dark colored clay cups?

[@elianahennessey304]

Do you know what the capacity/size of the Tupperware for clay that you use?

[@kichop]

ah, when I heard you started talking I knew you were Southeast Asian! nice to see a SEA ceramicist here :) I’ve been thinking of getting into pottery (maybe turn it into a career in the future?) your video is really useful !! thank you for the list too

[@moea3413]

Thank you for the very informative video !! I noticed you are using shimpo vl lite and I'd love to know how is it so far ? How much clay can you throw on it ? I'm planning to get one but I'm afraid it is not powerful enough to carry 5-8 pounds of clay. On the specification page on the website it says centering capacity up to 25lb but what about when you press on the clay does it slow down ? Is it strong enough to keep rotating even after applying some pressure on it ? Thank you

[@AudreyCCeramics]

thanks! the max ive centered on this wheel is about 6-7 lbs! i've had no issues with this weight.

[@nononono3421]

Nice to see that Ikea table, I have the shelves for it and was wondering if it would be useful for wedging or hand building (not directly on it). Thanks for the informative video!

[@richarddunn7017]

I also live in the DC area. Where were you taking classes? I'm looking to start somewhere too.

[@AudreyCCeramics]

nice! check out district clay center. they are great. you get to drop in to any number of classes you like as long as you are a student with them.

[@rem.6549]

What is the name of the Pottery

[@cherlynwagner6927]

Thanks so much for sharing!! Very useful! Can I ask what your apron is from?

[@AudreyCCeramics]

i got it from amazon!: www.amazon.com/dp/B01J0BB51C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_EG3ZECKV8ZWFFJB9M945?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

[@cherlynwagner6927]

@@AudreyCCeramics Thank you!

[@willbelieverable]

Hello from Pernambuco, Brazil

[@hojoinhisarcher]

6sep22is a tuesday!

[@aliviamoe]

Do you live in an apartment? Or a house?

[@carmenmiller6622]

does anyone else want to try throwing cream cheese on a wheel now?