A pottery wheel for throwing pots
You use a pottery wheel to throw a lump of clay into a pot, bowl or vase. The rotating wheel head sets the clay in motion, so you shape it with your hands while the wheel keeps the work symmetrical. You throw a simple bowl and a tall vase with the same basic movement; only the size and the amount of clay differ.
All pottery wheels in this range are electrically driven and operate with a foot pedal. This lets you control the speed without taking your hands off the clay. That way you keep both hands free for centring and pulling up the piece.
We deliberately chose models that turn both clockwise and counterclockwise, so that both right- and left-handed ceramicists can work comfortably with them. If you work with clay for the occasional evening, a lighter model will do. For intensive use in the studio, choose a heavier wheel, and our personal expert advice will help you make that choice.
Electric potter's wheel for beginners
An electric potter's wheel for beginners should above all be forgiving and easy to handle. The HSL Junior VI is built for exactly that: a compact wheel of about 12 kilos that you can easily move and store away after a session.
The 240 mm aluminium wheel head is roomy enough for smaller pots and dishes, exactly what you make first as a beginner. The speed goes up to 200 revolutions per minute. The separate foot pedal stays at the setting you choose, so you can practise calmly without constantly adjusting.
The quiet, maintenance-free 75-watt motor also makes this potter's wheel suitable for workshops, in the classroom or at home at the kitchen table. For anyone just discovering pottery who doesn't want to invest in a heavy table model straight away, this is a logical starting point.
Professional pottery wheel for ceramics
A professional pottery wheel for ceramics is built for long days at the wheel and larger amounts of clay. The HSL Profi T-45 is one such wheel: a stable tabletop model with an ergonomic design, intended for experienced ceramicists and busy studios.
The speed control runs smoothly between 0 and 250 revolutions per minute. That way you stay in control of both fine detail work and pulling up tall forms. With a 370-watt motor running on 220 volts, the wheel has plenty of power to turn heavier pieces without stalling.
If you work in series or run workshops, the Bat System expands this pottery wheel with a base plate and interchangeable inlays. You can lift a freshly thrown piece straight off the wheel without deforming it, so your next pot is ready to go while the previous one dries quietly.
Buy a pottery wheel
Buying a pottery wheel at Parrot Shopping takes just a few steps. Compare the entry-level model and the professional wheel on the points that matter to you. Look at the speed, the diameter of the wheel head and the amount of clay you want to work with.
Not sure which wheel suits your level? Just put your question to us. We think along with you as your guide in the craft and give honest advice, even if a lighter model is perfectly fine for what you want to make.
Every pottery wheel comes from a carefully selected A-quality range and is delivered quickly throughout Europe. Order for more than 50 euros and we ship free to your workshop or studio. That way your new wheel is ready in no time and you can start on your first piece right away.
