Micropottery: The Wheel

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2010 Summer Program

The potters wheel is one of civilization's first machines. It lets fingers sculpt and finish clay vessels precisely and efficiently. It produced containers to collect, store and prepare food and water. Construct and learn a micro potter’s wheel powered by batteries. Small pots speed drying time and allow a whole course of ceramics in a week. Make tools and a carrier. Fire and decorate your work. Each year we learn more we can do with this tiny wonder.

The Joy of Micropottery

The Joy of Micropottery

The Joy of Micropottery

The Joy of Micropottery

The Joy of Micropottery

The Joy of Micropottery

The Joy of Micropottery

The Joy of Micropottery

The Joy of Micropottery

The Joy of Micropottery

The Joy of Micropottery

The Joy of Micropottery


The Joy of Micropottery

The Joy of Micropottery

Micropottery Toolbox

Micropottery Toolbox


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