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    • 21 Pottery Clay Slip Questions Answered
    • What Is Potters Clay Made Of – Pottery Clay Ingredients Explained
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    • How to Throw Clay on the Pottery Wheel: A Step-by-Step Beginners Guide
    • How To Use a Pottery Kick Wheel (Ultimate Guide)
    • 7 Best Surfaces for Hand Building
    • How To Do Pottery With Long Nails – 5 Tips To Remember
    • How To Use Bats on a Pottery Wheel | Types – Usage – Storage
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    • What Causes Pinholes in Pottery Glaze and How To Prevent Them
    • What Is the Difference Between Stoneware and Earthenware Clay
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    • Pottery Wheel Positions and Posture – All You Need to Know
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    • How to Make Pottery – 8 Step Pottery Making Process
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    • Are Pottery Kilns Safe – Beginner Kiln Questions
    • How To Use a Pottery Kiln at Home – 13 Tips To Remember
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Table of Contents
  • What to Look for In A Potters Stool
  • The Swivel Task Chair For My Top Pick.
  • Shimpo Traditional Potters Stool
  • Donner Heavy Duty Drum Throne
  • Drafting Stool with Wheels
  • Conclusion

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After getting a pottery wheel, what to sit on was actually an afterthought. There I stood admiring my new wheel and wanting to make something right away. But wait. What was I going to sit on?

It’s smart not to just grab any old thing to sit on. My friend turned a five-gallon paint bucket over and used it longer than she intended to.
You may also find yourself sitting much longer than you intended.
I think it’s worth taking your time to look at the options before just grabbing a stool.

Some potter stools are not thick and comfortable enough for a good long pottery making session. At the pottery studio, I often found myself putting something soft on the seat because after a few hours it can get uncomfortable. However, there are a few alternatives I can recommend.

My favorite stool is a Swivel Task Chair available on Amazon.com (pictured above, arms and back removed) Yes an office chair. People sit on them for eight hours a day, so it makes perfect sense to use one as a potter’s stool.  It has extra thick foam padding that makes every pottery making session a comfortable experience.   That’s my top pick.


What to Look for In A Potters Stool

  • Adjustable height for your legs, your arms, and the wheel.
  • Comfortable to sit on for long periods of time
  • Lightweight
  • Sturdy
  • Wheels, Stationary, or Swivel

The Swivel Task Chair For My Top Pick.

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Comfort

You want to be comfortable as you are crafting your pottery and this chair does that. The seat is a good size giving you plenty of room. It’s also comfortable to sit on, and my bottom doesn’t get sore even when sitting at the wheel for a while.

Quality

This Swivel Task Chair is leather. Which is a good thing because the clay wipes right off your seat. Clay will get stuck in cloth seats, which will kick up clay dust every time you sit down. It is a very sturdy chair and the wheels stay on even when you pick it up.

Other Features

Having wheels is a plus if you want to roll over to another area and grab a tool or something. The wheels come in handy when pulling away from the pottery wheel or moving in closer. It’s nice to roll your chair over to your work table and raise the height of your seat when needed.
The swivel is excellent for grabbing things next to you or behind you without having to get up when you’re in the middle of throwing a piece.

Cost

The swivel task chair costs a little more but is totally worth the added cost in my opinion.

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Shimpo Traditional Potters Stool

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Comfort

Some potters feel more comfortable when they are tilting in towards the pottery wheel while throwing or trimming. It’s all about your comfort level. This chair has a soft, comfortable cushioned blue vinyl seat that wipes clean.

Quality

The rubber non-slip feet are great for keeping you in one place.
Weighing only 10 pounds, it’s durable and you can easily move this stool all over your work area.

Other Features

The Shimpo is not just about the height adjustment, it’s also about the angle. The Shimpo potter’s stool is a two in one chair that can be adjusted to be level or tilted. The adjustable legs go all the way up to 25 inches and down to 18 inches.

Cost

As far as Adjustable Shimpo potter stools go this is one of the best.

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Donner Heavy Duty Drum Throne

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Comfort

When it comes to comfort, the Donner Drum Thrones comfortable seat does the job. The top of the seat is almost 4 inches thick, allowing you to work comfortably for a long time. The design of this Throne will help prevent your bum from getting numb and make your time on the wheel very comfortable.

Quality

This seat is very sturdy and only a little over 14 pounds. It does not wobble when you’re throwing on the wheel. This seat has no wheels but thick rubber feet that stay where you put it. Drummers have used this Throne for many years and love the comfort and durability of it.

Other Features

Being adjustable is a big plus. When it comes to the different sizes of potters and the comfortable position you want to be in, one size does not fit all. Being able to adjust this seat from 17.3 inches all the way to 24.6 inches is nice.

The motorcycle-style seat helps you fit around the wheel nicely, which makes cutting off the circulation in your legs less likely. The clay easily wipes off the vinyl seat.

Cost

Yes, drum roll, please. It’s not cheap, but this durable seat makes a good potters stool that will last a long, long time.

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Drafting Stool with Wheels

Comfort

This Seat Cushion is 14.2 inches across and very comfortable to sit and lean forward for long periods of time.

Quality

If you like wheels, I found this Amolife Multi-Purpose Adjustable Round Drafting Stool to be a nice alternative. Having 5 smooth coaster wheels is good for stability when throwing on the wheel. Overall this is a good sturdy stool.

Other Features

The Drafting stool Height adjustment goes from 18.1 inches to 22.8 inches.  I also like the 360 swivel for grabbing tools and things behind me. This chair is compact and fits right up next to your wheel nicely and only takes a few minutes to assemble.

Cost

For all these reasons this chair may be a good choice for you.

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👇 Multi-Purpose Rolling Swivel Drafting Stool 👇



Conclusion

All of these stools are nice for making your pottery throwing experience as fun and comfortable as possible.
Taking care of your butt and back is pretty important when you want to relax and create a unique piece of pottery. You really do notice the difference when sitting for hours and not wanting to get up. Having a good seat is number one when it comes to maintaining a good posture. So choose the one that works best for you.


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Table of Contents
  • What to Look for In A Potters Stool
  • The Swivel Task Chair For My Top Pick.
  • Shimpo Traditional Potters Stool
  • Donner Heavy Duty Drum Throne
  • Drafting Stool with Wheels
  • Conclusion
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  • Beginner Info
    • Can Pottery Clay Be Frozen
    • Choosing Your Pottery Clay – Best Pottery Clay For Beginners
    • Stoneware Clay Vs. Porcelain Clay – Details and Facts Explained
    • 21 Pottery Clay Slip Questions Answered
    • What Is Potters Clay Made Of – Pottery Clay Ingredients Explained
    • How to Store Pottery Clay
    • How to Prevent Pottery Clay From Cracking While Drying
    • How to Throw Clay on the Pottery Wheel: A Step-by-Step Beginners Guide
    • How To Use a Pottery Kick Wheel (Ultimate Guide)
    • 7 Best Surfaces for Hand Building
    • How To Do Pottery With Long Nails – 5 Tips To Remember
    • How To Use Bats on a Pottery Wheel | Types – Usage – Storage
    • Can Air-Dry Clay Be Used on the Pottery Wheel – 3 Brands Tested
    • What Causes Pinholes in Pottery Glaze and How To Prevent Them
    • What Is the Difference Between Stoneware and Earthenware Clay
    • Can Broken Pottery be Repaired?
    • Pottery Wheel Positions and Posture – All You Need to Know
    • How to Make Kiln Cookies in 6 Easy Steps – With a Video
    • Can Handmade Pottery Go In The Dishwasher?
    • How to Make Pottery – 8 Step Pottery Making Process
    • How to Start a Home Pottery Studio
    • Which Direction Should a Potters Wheel Turn
    • Online vs In-Person Pottery Classes – A Beginners Guide
    • Are Pottery and Ceramics The Same Thing
    • Plain Clay Slip
    • Colored Clay Slip
    • 11 Problems Centering Clay and Easy Ways to Fix Them
    • 21 Kiln Questions Answered
    • 9 Common Pottery Wheel Mistakes and How to Fix Them
    • Wax Resist Tips | Protect – Decorate – Design
    • What Are Sponges Used for in Ceramics?
    • The Four Types of Clay
    • What Is Wax Resist in Pottery Used For
    • Why Every New Potter Should Take a Pottery Class
    • What To Wear When Doing Pottery
  • Product Reviews
    • Giffin Grip vs. Bailey Quick Trim 2 – The Detailed Differences 
    • Brent CXC Pottery Wheel – OWNERS REVIEW – Buyers Guide
    • Skytou Pottery Wheel Pottery Forming Machine – OWNERS REVIEW
    • Speedball Artista Pottery Wheel – Owners Review Buyers Guide
    • Pottery Wheels Reviewed
    • Shimpo Ceramics Rebranding – A Huge Undertaking
    • The Ultimate Edger Pottery Making Multi-Tool Review
  • Buyer Guides
    • Gift Ideas for Potters – Pottery Crafters Gift Guide
    • 10 Things to Consider When Buying a Used Pottery Wheel
    • Pottery That Sells Well – 9 Pieces All Potters Should Make and Sell
    • Ultimate Pottery Glazing Tools & Supplies Guide
    • Buying a Pottery Kiln | Facts Features and What to Consider
    • Choosing an Electric Kiln – A Step-by-Step Buyer’s Guide
    • Choosing a Pottery Wheel – Step-by-Step Buyer’s Guide for Beginners
    • Best Pottery Tool Sets Under $18
    • Best Glaze Brush Sets
  • Projects & Supplies
    • Berry Bowl
    • Bowl with Chopstick Holes
    • Bowl with Chopstick Holes
    • Berry Bowl
    • Cat Bowl
    • Casserole Dish
    • Ceramic Citrus Juicer
    • Creamer
    • Honey Jar
    • Incense Holder
    • Kitchen Utensil Holder
    • Mortar and Pestle
    • Mug with a Gallery Lid
    • Piggy Bank
    • Succulent Plant Holder
    • Sugar Bowl
    • Toothpick Holder
    • Vase
    • Yarn Bowl
    • Plain Clay Slip
    • Colored Clay Slip
  • Glazing
    • Can Pottery Glaze Be Frozen
    • Do You Have to Glaze Pottery  
    • What is Glaze Made of — Ceramic Glaze Ingredients
    • Is Pottery Food Safe Without Glaze?
    • Do You Need a Kiln to Glaze Pottery at Home 
    • How to Remove Glaze From Pottery
    • Can You Layer Underglaze
    • How to Choose Pottery Glaze – A Beginner Glaze Guide
    • What Is Crazing in Ceramics – And How To Prevent It?
    • Can You Bisque and Glaze Fire Pottery at the Same Time?
    • How Do You Mix Underglazes / Tips to Mix Underglazes
    • Underglazing Pottery | Glazing Tips Tools and Ideas
    • Bubble Glazing
    • Sponge Glazing
    • Sponge Underglazing
    • Sponge Glazing Ombre Glazing
    • Glaze Grinding
    • What Is Slip Trailing | Glazing Tips Tools and Ideas
  • Kiln Tips
    • What Is the Difference Between a Gas and Electric Kiln
    • What Temperature Do I Bisque Fire Pottery Clay To?
    • Is it Recommended that a Pottery Kiln Be Vented?
    • The Ultimate Guide to Troubleshooting Kiln Problems
    • Are Pottery Kilns Safe – Beginner Kiln Questions
    • How To Use a Pottery Kiln at Home – 13 Tips To Remember
    • What Is A Kiln Sitter? Everything You Need To Know
    • At What Temperature Can You Open a Pottery Kiln?
    • What Is Kiln Wash – Kiln Shelf Protection Guide
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