2022 Gift Guide: Under $100
For the $50-$100 price point - these are great gift ideas for potters who might not buy them for themselves.
Flexible Sanding Pads $36/$72 - These sanding pads from Diamond Core Tools are only $36 each, but I’m including it in this under $100 list because it’s worth it to get more than one. I use the 120, 240, and 800 often, and have never had to replace them. (I bought my first one in 2018 and it’s still as good as day 1!)
Arq Paloma Leo $72 - This might seem like a strange choice but hear me out. You’re bending over the wheel making your work… Wearing a one piece body suit not only prevents your butt crack from hanging out, but it’s incredibly comfortable and cute! I linked the Taupe, my favorite, but I also have this in Black and Cotton. They go with overalls, jeans, linen pants, under cardigans… you can’t go wrong.
Bat System $75 - I have this bat system and love how easy it is to slip out the insert and store them on shelves. No more removing each freshly thrown piece and warping it! My original one took a little bit of time to break in (it was hard to get inserts in and out at first), but I recently bought new inserts and they slid right in!
Throwing Gauge $77 - If you’re practicing making your work all the same sizes, or you’re moving into production style work, you need a throwing gauge. There are a ton out there, and full disclosure I don’t own this one. But I love Samuel Sparrow’s brass ribs and I trust the quality of his products!
Chicken Knife $74 - A unique, handmade item, that no one else will have! Made by Sage Cortez of Hand & Fire. Please note these are made to order and there is a 1-5 week wait time, so order accordingly.
Sidia Hand Care Duo $64 - My friends at Sidia were kind enough to send my a sample of this product, and I was blown away. Regular use of the exfoliant helped my dry rough clay hands, and the hand serum is light and moisturizing and smells amazing.
Bottom Measuring Tool $66 - If you’re always leaving your bottoms too thick or thin, this is the tool for you. Sometimes called a Tombo, these sticks allow you to see how much clay you left at the base of your pot, and to repeat the same thickness over and over.
Carhartt Overalls $70 - Carhartt are known for their durability and strength. I have a pair of these and wear them when I know I’ll be doing hard and dirty work around my studio. You also can bend over and move around without constantly having to wipe clay off your hands to pull up your pants!
8.5” Banding Wheel $99 - A smaller sized banding wheel by Laguna that would be perfect for both handbuilders and wheelthrowers making smaller works. Or put a bat on top to extend the working space.
Titanium-Fused Trimming Tools $69 - I bought one of these strong trimming tools recently and realized I keep grabbing for it every time I trim! So I bought two more! This set is perfect, with four different shaped tips.