Holiday Gift Guide – The Best Gifts for Potters
Looking for the perfect gift for the potter in your life? This guide features a selection of thoughtful and practical ideas for clay artists of all levels. From essential studio tools to unexpected finds, you’ll discover options for every budget and experience level that are sure to be appreciated and put to good use.
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Gifts for Beginner Potters
Starting out in ceramics can feel overwhelming, and having the right tools makes all the difference. These easy-to-use gifts can help your new potter build confidence and enjoy the process. Whether they’re taking their first class or setting up a home studio, these items are practical, approachable, and sure to support their journey into clay.
Top Gift for Beginners
The Soolla Studio Bag
What we like about it: It’s the ultimate studio companion for the potter in your life. Spacious, thoughtfully organized, and built to handle the mess and motion of studio life, it’s a gift that feels both personal and practical. With 20 beautiful colorways to choose from, you’ll have no trouble finding one that matches their style.
It’s no surprise this bag has earned rave reviews from artists and makers. With its durability, smart design, and artist-focused features, it’s quickly becoming a world-wide studio favorite.
From $65.00 $55.25
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Kemper PTK 8 Piece Tool Kit
Original price was: $35.99.$30.59Current price is: $30.59. Add to cart -
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Mudtools Do-All Tool
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Mudtools Essentials Tool Kit
Original price was: $109.00.$92.65Current price is: $92.65. Add to cart -
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Speedball Boss Base Bottom Setter Tool
Original price was: $30.00.$28.00Current price is: $28.00. Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Speedball Boss Ribs – PREORDER
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Xiem Fluting Tool Set
$19.75 Add to cart
Essentials That Are Great for Gifting
From studio tools to accessories, these gifts are perfect for ceramic artists of all levels. Whether they’re throwing on the wheel or hand-building, this curated selection includes practical, high-use items every potter needs. Durable aprons, quality clay tools, storage solutions, and more. Useful, thoughtful, and studio-ready, these gifts are guaranteed to get plenty of use.
Top Pick
Claypron from Echo Ceramics
What we like about it: The Claypron is one of the best and most durable split-leg aprons for potters. The unique overlapping split leg style keeps your clothes dry and clean while allowing comfortable wheel throwing or moving around the studio without extra material getting in the way.
Available in Purple, Green, Denim Gray, and More!
$39.99 $35.99
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CaraMae Potter’s Skin Butter – Soothing Lavender
Original price was: $23.95 – $38.95Price range: $23.95 through $38.95. Price range: $21.56 through $35.06Current price is: $21.56 – $35.06Price range: $21.56 through $35.06. Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Crown Point Carvers Value Pack – Set of 6 Style Carving Tools
Original price was: $130.74.$109.95Current price is: $109.95. Add to cart -
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Mudtools Mudsponge Collection – Set of 3
Original price was: $25.00.$22.50Current price is: $22.50. Read more -
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Mudtools Shape 5 Stainless Steel Rib
Original price was: $13.00.$11.70Current price is: $11.70. Add to cart -
Xiem Complete Customizable Applicator Kit
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Xiem Uppercase Letters Attachable Stamp Set
$23.95 Add to cart
Stocking Stuffers
Small gifts can make a big impact in the studio. From wire tools and brushes to shammies, ribs, and other little useful tools, Clay-King’s stocking stuffers are perfect for slipping into a potter’s toolkit or their holiday stocking.
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Amaco Hardwood Pony Roller
Original price was: $25.00.$19.95Current price is: $19.95. Read more -
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Chrysanthos Underglaze Pencil Set #1
Original price was: $54.95.$52.20Current price is: $52.20. Add to cart -
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Mudtools Mudmouth Set of 3
Original price was: $30.00.$25.50Current price is: $25.50. Add to cart -
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Mudtools Standard Green Mudwire Cut Off Tool
Original price was: $9.00.$8.10Current price is: $8.10. Add to cart -
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RSET-X 3pc Camel Mop Brush Set
Original price was: $11.99.$11.65Current price is: $11.65. Add to cart -
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Sanbao Sgraffito Stylus Tool – Blue
Original price was: $25.00.$22.50Current price is: $22.50. Read more -
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Soolla Studio Ties Pack of 3
Original price was: $20.00.$14.95Current price is: $14.95. Add to cart -
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Ultimate Edger Tool – Extra Large
Original price was: $15.99.$14.39Current price is: $14.39. Add to cart -
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Wiziwig 3pc Synthetic Chamois Shammy Strip Kit
Original price was: $6.00.$5.40Current price is: $5.40. Add to cart
Upgrades & Specialty Tools
If you’re looking to truly impress the potter in your life, these high-performance tools and studio upgrades are designed to streamline their workflow.
Top Pick
Giffin Grip Mini
A Giffin Grip is one of the best time-savers a potter can have in their studio, and the Mini version delivers the same convenience in a more compact form. It’s quick to set up and makes trimming effortless, turning what’s often a tedious, time-consuming task into one that’s fast, easy, and satisfying, making it an especially thoughtful gift for any potter.
$199.95 $195.95
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Cast Iron Banding Wheel BW-25H – 9-7/8″ x 7-1/2″
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Diamond Grinding Disc – 12″
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Giffin Grip – Trim Guard
Original price was: $49.95.$45.95Current price is: $45.95. Add to cart -
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Giffin Grip Model 10 Counter-Clockwise
Original price was: $259.00.$197.95Current price is: $197.95. Add to cart -
Shimpo Adjustable Stool
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Xiem XST33 Korean Atelier Set of 4
$35.95 Add to cart
Gifts for Hand-Builders
For potters who prefer to pinch, slab, coil, and sculpt, these handy hand-building tools make perfect gifts. The widely popular G.R. Pottery forms make it easy to shape consistent plates, trays, and platers, while wooden paddles and ceramic sculpting tools help with shaping and detailing pieces. Whether they’re building functional pieces or expressive ceramic art, these gifts are thoughtful for both beginners and seasoned clay artists.
Top Pick for Hand-Builders
Xiem Strong-Firm Clay Finishing Tools
What we like about it: The set includes 5 double sided tools that are perfect for finishing details, blending, and sculpting. They are made of pliable silicone material, resistant to extreme temperature, cracking, and deterioration.
$21.95
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From a Slab of Clay by Daryl E. Barid – Paperback
Original price was: $29.95.$26.88Current price is: $26.88. Add to cart -
G.R. Pottery Forms – OG Round Stack Pack – 5pc
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G.R. Pottery Forms – Wallie Starter Pack – 5pc
Original price was: $59.75.$49.95Current price is: $49.95. Add to cart -
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Garrity Mushroom Anvil Set
Original price was: $148.00.$133.20Current price is: $133.20. Add to cart -
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Garrity Paddle
Original price was: $28.00.$26.60Current price is: $26.60. Add to cart -
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MKM 15.5″ Decorating Disks Set of 2
Original price was: $35.00.$31.50Current price is: $31.50. Add to cart -
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Mudtools Fang Stainless Steel Scoring Tool – Small Set
Original price was: $30.00.$28.92Current price is: $28.92. Add to cart -
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Scott Creek SC001 Super Duper Clay Extruder
Original price was: $73.00.$62.05Current price is: $62.05. Add to cart -
Xiem X-Bevel
$10.95 Add to cart
Equipment
Studio equipment is one of the most meaningful gifts you can give a potter. A compact kiln for small pieces and glaze testing, a reliable pottery wheel, or a slab roller all bring professional tools within reach and help them grow in their craft.
Top Pick
Speedball Clay Boss Pottery Wheel
What we like about it: The Clay Boss offers exceptional performance and value. It’s straightforward to use, making it ideal for beginners, yet powerful enough to support potters as their skills advance
Many artists start their journey with the Clay-Boss, and while it’s often a first wheel, it’s far from a beginner model. Its durable design and consistent performance make it a reliable companion for years to come.
$1399.00 $1049.99
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Olympic Medallion MAS129E Compact Multi-Purpose Kiln (Clay-King Exclusive)
Original price was: $1,650.00.$1,402.00Current price is: $1,402.00. Select options This product has options that may be chosen on the product page -
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Shimpo Aspire 1/3 HP Tabletop Pottery Wheel
Original price was: $690.00 – $780.00Price range: $690.00 through $780.00. Price range: $599.98 through $678.60Current price is: $599.98 – $678.60Price range: $599.98 through $678.60. Select options This product has options that may be chosen on the product page -
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Shimpo SR-1624 Mini Portable Slab Roller
Original price was: $880.38.$674.95Current price is: $674.95. Add to cart -
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Shimpo SR-3050 Heavy-Duty Slab Roller
Original price was: $1,456.00.$1,195.00Current price is: $1,195.00. Select options This product has options that may be chosen on the product page -
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Shimpo VL Lite 1/3 HP Pottery Wheel
Original price was: $1,216.15.$1,099.95Current price is: $1,099.95. Select options This product has options that may be chosen on the product page -
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Shimpo VL Whisper 1/2 HP Pottery Wheel
Original price was: $2,134.47.$1,814.29Current price is: $1,814.29. Select options This product has options that may be chosen on the product page -
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Skutt Firebox 8×6 Ceramic Doll & Jewelry Kiln
Original price was: $1,380.00.$1,173.00Current price is: $1,173.00. Select options This product has options that may be chosen on the product page -
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Skutt Prodigy Pottery Wheel in Bold Red with Removable Splash Pan
Original price was: $1,715.00.$1,372.00Current price is: $1,372.00. Select options This product has options that may be chosen on the product page -
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Speedball Artista 1/3 HP Pottery Wheel Package
Original price was: $749.00.$599.95Current price is: $599.95. Select options This product has options that may be chosen on the product page
Books
For the potter who loves to learn, instructional books are the perfect way to keep their creativity growing. From foundational guides on wheel throwing and handbuilding to deep dives into glaze chemistry, firing techniques, and form design, these books turn curiosity into confidence. Whether they’re exploring clay for the first time or refining a lifelong craft, a well-chosen book helps them find new inspiration, solve studio challenges, and build lasting skills they’ll use in every piece they make.
Top Pick
Carve Your Clay by Hilda Carr
What we like about it: This book is packed with ideas and techniques for transforming pottery through surface decoration. It’s approachable for beginners who’ve never tried carving and serves as a valuable reference for those with more experience. A thoughtful gift for any potter looking to explore new creative surfaces.
$26.99 $21.88
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Amazing Glaze: Recipes and Combinations by Gabriel Kline
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Ceramics Masterclass by Louisa Taylor
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How to Work with Ceramics: Easy Techniques and Over 20 Great Projects by Collins and Brown – Paperback
Original price was: $14.95.$11.95Current price is: $11.95. Add to cart -
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Mastering Hand Building by Sunshine Cobb – Hardcover
Original price was: $32.00.$25.95Current price is: $25.95. Add to cart -
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Mastering Sculpture – The Figure in Clay by Cristina Cordova
Original price was: $35.00.$29.99Current price is: $29.99. Add to cart -
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Raku, Pit & Barrel Firing Techniques by Anderson Turner
Original price was: $29.95.$24.88Current price is: $24.88. Add to cart
Gift Cards
Finding the right gift for a potter can be tricky, since every artist has their own favorite tools, glazes, and materials. A Clay-King Gift Card takes out the guesswork and gives them the joy of choosing exactly what they need to bring their next idea to life. Whether they’re restocking studio essentials, upgrading their workspace, or finally treating themselves to that new wheel or tool set, a gift card ensures your thoughtfulness goes straight toward what inspires them most.
Top Pick
Clay-King Gift Card
Choose any amount that fits your budget, starting from just $1.
Schedule email delivery for now or a later date, or send it to yourself if you’d like to print it and tuck it inside a holiday card. However you share it, it’s a thoughtful, flexible gift that every potter will appreciate.
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Still not sure what to get? That is okay. Clay-King has thousands of pottery tools, supplies, and accessories to explore. If you need a little guidance, reach out and talk with a real potter who can help you choose something perfect for the maker in your life.
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