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Pottery Wheel
Made by Curiosity Kits, Inc.
Age Group: 8 years and up
Amazon base price: $39.99
List price: $49.99 (that's 20% off!)
List price: $49.99 (that's 20% off!)
Pottery wheels have been used for thousands of years to create clay pots. Today's kids can enjoy making their own clay pots with the help of this well-designed kit. It includes a molded plastic pottery wheel with a foot pedal, an AC adapter, white and terra cotta clay, six tiny pots of paint, a sponge, two paintbrushes, two clay knives, and a clay-cutting cord. Additional common household items such as paper towels, newspaper, and a plate are also needed to complete the pots. A 12-page instruction booklet is included with safety tips, a brief history of pottery, and step-by-step, illustrated instructions for molding and painting pots. The pottery wheel can be operated with the AC adapter or with four D batteries (not included), and parental supervision is recommended. --Marcie Bovetz, mother and former children's librarian
Average review score: 
Best there isThis pottery wheel is the best I've used as a non-professional. Others that are on the market in toy/hobby stores just don't stand up or work as well. I highly recommend it!
Not enough power, not worth the money.Please, do not waste your time on this product. It is the biggest waste of money. I bought it after using professional potter's wheel in the studio I worked at, and did not expect for this toy to compare to the wheel's at the studio, so I was suprised at the speed the wheel went at with nothing on it, and with 2lbs on it. But the very minute I put the slightest pressure on the wheel to attempt to center the clay, the wheel came to complete stop. I tried for another hour with less and less clay, and the result was always the same. This is a complete gimmick and not worth a moment of your time.
The Pottery wheelI tried using the pottery wheel the other day and it made a big mess it went all over the celling and carpet and we can't get it off.So i think that it is not suitable for other children my age (age5).