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Buy: Handmade Plaster Bat

To Buy: Homemade Plaster Bats for Wedging & Clay Recycling

Perfect for potters who want a simple, effective surface for wedging and recycling clay — our homemade plaster bats absorb moisture to keep your clay workable and ready to use.

Why use plaster bats?
Plaster bats help draw out excess water from your clay, making wedging easier and cleaner. They’re also great for reclaiming and recycling leftover clay scraps, so you reduce waste and save money.

Product specs:

Height: 6cm
Diameter: 33cm
Custom sizes available — just ask for a quote!

These plaster bats are made by hand in our lil potter&dabble studio in Dairy Flat, Auckland.

What we offer:

Durable, homemade plaster bats, sized perfectly for your studio workspace
Available to rent for just $5 per week — try before you buy!
Or purchase one for $50 to keep as your own essential pottery tool

How to use:
Simply place your clay on the plaster bat while wedging or recycling. The plaster absorbs moisture, helping you achieve better consistency and smoother results.

Perfect for:

Potters renting a wheel who want to keep their clay in top condition
Home studios needing an affordable, reusable wedging surface
Anyone keen to reduce clay waste and recycle effectively

Pickup from our lil studio in Dairy Flat, or we can deliver as part of your pottery wheel rental. If you are purchasing without a wheel rental, you may find it easier to contact us for a payment link to avoid going through the rental booking flow. email [email protected]

Pickup & Delivery

For wheel & pottery gear
Pickup: Free from our lil studio in Dairy Flat, Auckland. Live out of Auckland, no worries - alot of our customers travel to pickup a wheel. All we ask is that you have a plan to return the wheel incase you are unable to as per our T&Cs
Delivery: Available on request (Auckland wide) — please email us for a quote: [email protected]
For clay
Pickup ONLY from our studio in Dairy Flat, Auckland if you are purchasing seperately or simple add it to your pottery wheel rental order.
What identification do I need to bring for my rental?
We don’t require a security deposit, but please bring:
- Driver’s licence (or passport)
- Current utility bill - rates or power bill (to confirm address)
We’ll photograph your ID at pickup or delivery.
Lifting & carrying the pottery wheels & gear

The Whisper-T pottery wheel: This wheel is a 2-Person lift at 45kgs. potter&dabble will provide one person, we ask you provide a second person (either yourself or a helper). If this isn't possible, please add a note at time of booking. This applies to both pickup and/or delivery
The RK-55 pottery wheel: This wheel can be a One-Person lift at 23kgs, but to save our backs, we ask you to assist us in carrying the wheel.
The Aspire mini pottery wheel & Frema slab roller: Is a one person lift at 12kgs. Potter&dabble can carry this to your vehicle or set it up at your home/venue without help.
Our Terms & Conditions

Our consumer terms and conditions apply to all bookings. These are viewable at checkout or click here to view now. We will also email these directly to you when we confirm delivery/pickup. Any queries, please reach out - we're always happy to help
What other pottery wheels & tools are available?

Whisper-T pottery wheel: Quiet and sturdy. A luxurious pottery wheel. 2 person lift at 45kgs. Learn more or book now
RK-55 pottery wheel: Lightweight and portable at 23kgs, great for beginners or those wanting portability. Learn more or book now
Aspire Pottery wheel: mini table top pottery wheel. Light at 12kgs. Fun & easy to use. Learn more
Frema slab roller: roll out large clay slabs for handbuilding with easy. Learn more

Need clay, tools or bats?

Choose from the options below and we’ll have your selection ready with your pottery wheel order. Note: Each product outlines whether it is available to buy or rent, so you can pick the option that suits you best.