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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]
NB: We price in weekly blocks (7 days). To avoid stepping into the next week, choose a return time that’s the same or earlier than your start time.
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.
Need to rent a pottery wheel?
Head back to the pottery wheel rental booking page