How to Set up a Pottery Studio at Home

[@jasonnorberto3425]

Thanks!

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank for supporting the channel Jason. I appreciate it 😊

[@annabelotti661]

You are the Bob Ross of pottery!

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you! I have been asked that many times though the years. 😊👍

[@apple00saucee]

I've been watching your videos for years and I've learned so much from you. Undoubtedly the goddess of pottery! I picked up so many tips from this video just from your comments on every item you place in your in-home studio. Thank you!

[@PotteryCrafters]

You are so kind. Thank you 💖 That is wonderful to hear!

[@livelycal]

This is the first of your videos I’ve ever watched and I’m delighted. Your calm demeanor and joy talking about pottery is absolutely enchanting. Thank you for this really helpful video!

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@natachabrunet5664]

Same here, this video was very well done and gave me some ideas for my new studio, thanks for sharing the love!

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you! I am working on a new video right now about how I started making pottery at home and just the basics you can start with. 😊

[@dahgahz]

A video breaking down the bare minimum that you need to start off would be great. I'm interested in having a studio of my own in the future and the amount of stuff you can get for a studio feels very overwhelming. Stuff like clay, a kiln, a wheel, and a set of basic carving tools is a given, but what are other things that a studio can't go without when starting off?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Having your own studio! How exciting. That is a good suggestion and a good question. This is true it can seem overwhelming because the things you can do with clay are endless. So it would depend on what you plan on doing to start with. Example. If you plan on Underglazing and not glazing yet. You can get a sampler pack of underglaze and clear glaze only. You know you need flooring, buckets and sponges, and rags. As far as anything else, think of what you will be doing and build from there. This post will be helpful while you are planning your studio. Here is the link for you potterycrafters.com/home-pottery-studio-set-up-guide/ 😊

[@janedoe9059]

Omg! I am totally in love of this channel and your way of teaching. I am completely beginner and I really appreciate the time and effort that you put in every video. Thank you so much 😊

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you, Jane. Welcome to the wonderful world of pottery making. I'm glad I can help you on your fun pottery crafting journey. If you would like more information, you can also check out my website. potterycrafters.com 😊👍

[@maryjeanallen6189]

Always love your videos, Marie. I LOVE seeing how happy clay makes you, too. Thank you again!

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you so much MaryJean. And thank you for all of your great feedback. 😍

[@emelynzacarias9730]

Such a great video :) I can only imagine how long this took to film and edit. Thanks so much for your time and effort making these!

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you so much Emelyn! 😊

[@rahmonesending9321]

The most beautiful studio l have seen in my life wonderful and a beautiful teacher . I love you 💕

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you Rahmone

[@paintandpotterybymangala]

Thank you for this video .It came in at the right time as Iam renovating my house and converting the balcony into a studio .

[@PotteryCrafters]

You are so welcome! 😊 That is great. So glad I could give you some ideas as to how you're going to set up your studio. 👍

[@paintandpotterybymangala]

@@PotteryCrafters yes , thank you so much ❤️

[@Jpthiti]

Thank you for the tips... I can feel the ASMR and that is great!

[@PotteryCrafters]

You’re welcome 😊

[@masoncreationsetc]

Hi Marie I enjoyed watching you get organized. I soooo need to do the same thing. I have craft supplies all over the house and garage. lol.... Great video! 😍

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you so much. Glad I could give you some organizing ideas 😊

[@siiiriously3226]

the wire cutter looks like a very smart idea. definitly would built that if i had my own studio.

[@PotteryCrafters]

I had a friend build it for me. Maybe I'll do a video about 😊

[@casadecolores.ceramics]

At which time does she talk about the wire cutter?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Hi Cynthia I show the wire cutter at 13:22 in the video. I love it. I should do a video on making one. 😀

[@ArtHallberg]

Wonderful video! Keeping the items needed for different phases on the rolling carts is very smart!!

[@PotteryCrafters]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks Art 😍

[@robhall8285]

Thank you Marie, another excellent and well made video.

[@PotteryCrafters]

You are so welcome Rob. 😊

[@Chrisvold]

Love your positive spirit 🥰

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you Chris 😊

[@DebraUyesaka-qx1qs]

So helpful, you make it easy to understand!

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank so much Debra. I just found a fun new way to use underglaze. I'm working on the Video now 💖

[@Bbhappy21]

Thank you, very nice small studio. Wish I will have my nice space for my studio in future

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you. You can start out small like I did. Here is the link for you. potterycrafters.com/making-pottery-at-home/ I like this post because it's not overwhelming when you start making pottery at home. 💖

[@radhasreedhar4381]

very very helpful. thanks.

[@PotteryCrafters]

I'm glad you found it useful! 💖

[@ArtHallberg]

Thanks!

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you very much for your support 😍

[@preshussunshine]

Fantastic video, one day I will have my own pottery studio.

[@PotteryCrafters]

Hi Preshus, Thank you. That sounds great. You can start small. You may not need everything I have. It will depend on what you love to do. Hand building, wheel throwing, or sculpting? 😍

[@preshussunshine]

@@PotteryCrafters I love it all, I use to do it in high school and this is something that I've always wanted to get back into so you have inspired me. 🤗

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you, Preshus. That is great to hear! It is so much fun and relaxing. If you have any questions feel free to ask. I have over 100 beginner videos for you to choose from. Here is the link for you. www.youtube.com/@PotteryCrafters/videos 😍

[@preshussunshine]

@@PotteryCrafters I will definitely ask 🤗

[@saraparker184]

loved it at 1.75x. thanks for the tips!

[@PotteryCrafters]

You're welcome Sara. 😊

[@homelifeandstylewithMichelle]

Love how you make the most of the space you have😎

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you Michelle 😍👍

[@GigiDon04]

I absolutely love your videos! Thank you so much for sharing so much of your knowledge with us! You literally end up answering all of my pottery questions in your videos. Once again, thank you❤

[@PotteryCrafters]

You are most welcome! That is wonderful to hear. Thank you so much. 😊

[@ankiking]

Sure helpful as I’m considering setting up a work area.

[@PotteryCrafters]

That is great! Here is a video on just the basics you need to get started kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3LHlJuepK9gh6c And here is a post on it. potterycrafters.com/making-pottery-at-home/

[@AttyKev]

The information from this video is greatly appreciated. Please continue making videos ❤🏆

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you Kevin! I have over 100 videos for you to choose from that may be helpful. Here is the link for you. kzbin.infovideos 😊

[@donnapoolejackofalltrades7827]

So cool great job with your KZbin video.

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thanks so much Donna 😊

[@lizanettemartinez6205]

Amazing video, you answer all my questions!!!

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you Lizanette. That is great to know. 😊

[@nateCA]

Great video! Very informative and have some wonderful tips! Thanks 😊

[@PotteryCrafters]

Hi Nathan. That's great to hear. I'm glad I can give you some ideas on how you want to set up your studio. 😊

[@timothybeebe6382]

Awesome video great way to see a great set up

[@PotteryCrafters]

Cool. 😊 Thanks Timothy 👍

[@cpetati1]

excellent!!!

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you Clara 😊

[@happypotter1138]

Such a wonderful video Marie; thank you so much!

[@PotteryCrafters]

You are so welcome Happy Potter!! Always nice to hear from you. Hope you are doing well and crafting some great pottery. 😊

[@suzannebastien6368]

Thank you for this very helpful video. As a beginner, I like to know the big picture of what is to come to make better decisions.

[@PotteryCrafters]

You're very welcome Suzanne. That's smart. It is good to know what you may need to put your studio together. Glad it was helpful. 😍

[@tnlpottery4294]

Love. I need to reorganize my room and this gives me so many ideas.

[@PotteryCrafters]

That's great. Glad I could give you ideas for your studio 👍😍

[@vickivanriel6860]

Love your studio!!!

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you Vicki 😍

[@KatAtkinson]

I agree you can not have enough under glazes and glazes 😂. Really enjoyed your video. Had to come back and watch it a second time

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you so much Kat! 🥰👍

[@ashleybalikes1741]

Haha I don't know why but i think she's so adorable-- love her vids :)

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you Ashley

[@chipsun2504]

Thank you so much! This is wonderful.

[@PotteryCrafters]

You're very welcome Chip. Glad I can give you some studio set up ideas.

[@franka9161]

Great video

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you Franka 👍

[@janetwilson1861]

Thanks for taking the time and effort to post this video. How do you keep your cat from playing with the items on your cart? I need to figure out a way to reduce the amount of dust in the room - how do you keep it from infiltrating your home?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Your welcome Janet. I'm pretty lucky in that department. Lucky Kitty rarely comes into my studio space. Especially when I'm working. I keep my studio wet when I'm working clay. I use my spray bottle. For more helpful tips you can check out my article. Here is the link for you. potterycrafters.com/pottery-clay-dust-how-to-minimize-it/ 👍😊

[@lorilynn6563]

I've always wanted to take up pottery but when I watch getting started videos like this, all I can think is $$$$$$$$$$$$$ So, I've never started but love to see the creativity of others!

[@PotteryCrafters]

Hi Lori. I have so many tools because I am teaching and reviewing things. You can start out small and grow from there. All you need are a few basic tools, a rolling pin, and a 2x2 half-inch piece of wood to work on. You can even start with air-dry clay before you get a kiln.😊

[@lorilynn6563]

@@PotteryCrafters Thank you! I'll research your suggestions. I do have two packages of air dry clay that I intend to experiment with.

[@PotteryCrafters]

You're welcome, Lori. Also, if you would like to throw on the wheel, you can start with a smaller wheel that is under $200 Like this SKYTOU geni.us/r1VewMF 😊

[@scoobydoozie65]

Great video and ideas. 💕 More about the curtains please?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you. Glad it was helpful. Yes, I was going to show that but decided not to because the curtain is just for filming. Otherwise the camera captures the darker hallway. 😊

[@theartofpottering3294]

I’ve been learning a lot from your videos and it’s great how you explain everything, nice and slowly so I don’t have to rewind! Thank you for sharing all your knowledge, skills and experience. I have just looked at your clip about your home studio and wanted to ask what flooring material you have used? Also is your kiln in a separate, different space?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Great to hear! Thank you😊 My kiln is in the garage, and I went to Home Depot and got a pre roll of flooring.

[@kpape888]

Nice studio,well planned out. How do you control the dust from getting into other rooms of your house? I am thinking of turning an open front room into a studio but I am concerned about the silica and dust spreading everywhere.

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you. Good question! When working with dry clay glaze and grinding, I do go outside. I don't have a problem with dust in the rest of my house. Here is a post on keeping your dust down also potterycrafters.com/pottery-clay-dust-how-to-minimize-it/ 😊

[@heidiarabia]

Dang, I feel overwhelmed! And broke! Can you do a video showing essentials to get started?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Yes. I also thought new potters would feel overwhelmed so I recently made this video. Here is the link for you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3LHlJuepK9gh6c 😊

[@patriciareed4430]

How is your table wired cutter built to attach to the table. Thanki6

[@PotteryCrafters]

Good question. I Drilled holes to screw two angle bars together and attached it to the table with C-Claps. It's so handy. I love it. I use it all the time. 😊

[@donnapoolejackofalltrades7827]

How about the electric for the pottery wheel and the kiln ?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Electric is not much at all for the wheel. The Kiln will depend on the size you get and the area you live in. These articles should be helpful. Here are the links for you. potterycrafters.com/choosing-an-electric-kiln-a-step-by-step-buyers-guide/ potterycrafters.com/pottery-wheel-buyers-guide/ 😊

[@cariadwales1979]

I put a glazed disc on top of the lids of my glazes so I can see what colour the are after firing. I stick them on with velcro so they can be removed if needed.

[@PotteryCrafters]

Great idea, Cariad! Thank you so much for sharing. 👍😊

[@cariadwales1979]

@@PotteryCrafters thanks. It would help to see hand positions on each stage.

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you. Yes, that is important. 😊

[@christineford6763]

Do you have to vent the skut kiln ? Looks like a great size !

[@PotteryCrafters]

No, I don't. I open the garage door. Here is an informative post on venting. Here is the link for you. potterycrafters.com/is-it-recommended-that-a-pottery-kiln-be-vented/ My 818 is the perfect size for my needs. And with the 3-inch brick, it's pretty energy efficient. 😊👍

[@KatAtkinson]

I do want to see your wire cutting tool tutorial 😊

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you for the suggestion Kat. A few other Viewers have commented on that also. 😍

[@gokulgururajan6528]

You are awesome 😎

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you very much ! 😊

[@nama1243]

Thank you for all of this information, I guess setting up all of this need a lot of space and I current doesn’t have it 😭 maybe I will look to much more into smaller clay handicrafts

[@PotteryCrafters]

The good news is you don't need all of this to start pottery. You can start small and grow if you like. I have to have all of this for my videos and pottery crafters website to do reviews and things. 😊

[@VL-bm4mx]

Hi Marie, Just subscribe as member. Love your simple explanation & calm demeanor. What is the name of the drill you use?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you so much and Thank you for subscribing! BLACK+DECKER Cordless Drill geni.us/62darp 😊

[@stormyhudson9334]

Label the glazes on the bottom and keep the bottles turned upside down, helps to seal the tops.

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thanks for the tip. I'm going to try it with one of my glaze bottles. 😊

[@donnapoolejackofalltrades7827]

What is corn starch for in pottery ?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Good question Donna. Corn starch is used for anything you are putting clay on so the clay doesn't stick. The corn starch will burn off in the kiln.

[@cariadwales1979]

Can you do a video on how to throw a chip and dip bowl? please ....

[@PotteryCrafters]

That is a great suggestion. I was just talking about that yesterday. Thank you. 😀👍

[@Linen-h6e]

Did you do the flooring because it’s in your home? Would you suggest having this type of flooring (vinyl sheet) for a garage studio? I have a bare concrete flooring for my studio and can go for vinyl if I wanted to. I originally wanted to do vinyl because of ease of cleaning but leaning towards not doing it because I’m worried about the floor beneath the vinyl might get humid and cause mold? Any advice? Thank you so much, Marie!!

[@PotteryCrafters]

Yes It protects my floor. I do not have any trouble with moisture underneath but I also live in the desert. 😊

[@kathykraber4874]

how do you vent the kiln? Thats the most difficult!

[@PotteryCrafters]

Hi Kathy. That is a very important question. I think my article on venting a kiln will be very helpful, here is the link for you. potterycrafters.com/is-it-recommended-that-a-pottery-kiln-be-vented/ Also my 21 kiln questions video, if you haven't seen it here is the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKXHpXV7rbOjp7ssi=zDT483l_v1R9gGKU 😊

[@TheQuaz09]

Can you do a video on how you filter out clay so it doesn't go down the sink?

[@PotteryCrafters]

That is a good suggestion and very important. Thank you for the suggestion 😊👍

[@merrileefrable]

@@PotteryCrafters Yes I second this one! I'm working out of several five gallon buckets at the moment, with limited space, to keep the clay out of my sink. They're stashed outside but winter is coming and I need to figure out a better way to manage my clay water (same thing with glaze water!)

[@PotteryCrafters]

It is pretty important I do have that video on my list I will move it up on the list 👍 I do have this post on glaze disposal. Here is the link for you potterycrafters.com/properly-disposing-of-and-recycling-pottery-glazes/ Not sure if you can use this sink filter, here is a link for you to check it out geni.us/Ju9KG7

[@tonijfriend4788]

What flooring did you use?

[@PotteryCrafters]

I bought the sheet of Vinyl at Home Depot 😊

[@tonijfriend4788]

@@PotteryCrafters thank you so much!!

[@cosquellemind]

Hi good day now seeing this vid and can I ask more about the wheel ? It looks like a less bulky version than what I usually see associated with pottery. Is there an Amazon link perhaps. Think I just found a new channel .

[@PotteryCrafters]

Hi Danielle. That's great. Welcome to pottery crafters. I have a video on 2 of my 3 wheels. Here are links for you. The portable wheel kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWSbd4x6rbuFars and the small beginner wheel kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIrQaoCsjt-SecU Here are the links for all three of my wheels for you to check out Brent geni.us/6vRYNs SKYTOU Pottery Wheel geni.us/r1VewMF Speedball Artista geni.us/O0jABh If you have any questions feel free to ask. 😊

[@arvolina]

How often do you swap this out?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Once a year Barbi 😊👍

[@mikaelak90]

What are wareboards made out of?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Hi. I use drywall. Here is a video on how I make them kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2rUdWB6iLOAkM0

[@coolkidsami]

What is the flooring called? I would like to get some for my space!

[@PotteryCrafters]

Hi Samantha. It's an 8 by 12 piece of vinyl flooring I got at Home Depot. 😊 It works great!

[@coolkidsami]

@@PotteryCrafters Thank you so much! I appreciate the help and the video!

[@PotteryCrafters]

You are most welcome Samantha. Glad to help.

[@sylviefeys744]

Is your claycorner made in your livingroom?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Hi Sylvie, Yes it is. It worked out great because I never used my living room. Now I do 😍

[@sylviefeys744]

@@PotteryCrafters so nice. Offcourse if you can do it litteraly in your home then it makes it fun. Put some music or tv on and rock it!!! 😁

[@PotteryCrafters]

Yes, I like having (the great pottery throwdown) on. 😊👍

[@sylviefeys744]

Nice!!! In Belgium they will start the first pottery throwdown show in september. Can't wait to see it.

[@PotteryCrafters]

That is great !!!! I think you will love it. 😍

[@simplyme135]

One more wonderful, detailed, practical video. Thank you, Marie! Question, what kind of floor protection you use in this video and where to buy it. I thought it was linoleum, but I'm not sure.

[@PotteryCrafters]

Thank you! It's a sheet of vinyl flooring that I picked up at Home Depot. They come in rolls of 8x12 or 8x4. 👍😊

[@simplyme135]

@@PotteryCrafters thanks again for finding moment in your busy schedule to reply.

[@PotteryCrafters]

You are most welcome. Glad to help. 😊

[@rahmonesending9321]

Wow 😲 So Many tools ? How much is all this ( € , $ ) = ?

[@PotteryCrafters]

Hi Rahmone. I have so many tools because I am teaching and reviewing things. You can start out small and grow from there. Here is a link to my How to Start a Home Pottery Studio that breaks down the costs for you. potterycrafters.com/how-to-start-a-home-pottery-studio/ 😊