In this day and age,there are many ways one can start their own business. With websites like Etsy,Facebook,Instagram,eBay,and so on it is easier than ever for artists to start selling their work online or in person to people. Depending on your preference of work,interest,space,and financial situation,you will have to consider different options for your studio. In this article,we will be discussing what you need to start up your own studio and some things to consider before starting up your own studio.

<h2 style="text-align: justify;">Some things to consider when starting your own studio</h2>
How interested are you? If you’re just starting to have an interest in pottery,starting up your own studio may not be a good idea if you end up not being interested down the road. Testing out how serious you are about pottery with a couple of classes is a good idea. If you find that you want to seriously pursue it then you should move onto the next question.
What is your style of work? Are you a hand builder or a wheel thrower? If you’re building pots or sculptures by hand then you don’t need as much space compared to someone who is wheel throwing usually. You should still consider the table size you need for your work if you’re a hand builder. If you're wheel throwing then considering the wheel,work table,and space needed for modifying pots is vital to figuring out the space you need.

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 	<li class="Standard">How much work do you produce? If you only produce a couple of pieces a month,a big space might not be necessary. However,if you are a production potter with either hand building or wheel throwing then getting more space is ideal for all the work you will be producing.</li>
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Where will your studio be? Will you be throwing in one location,but firing at another? Will you be attending a class to get access to wheels and kilns? Renting a studio space? Or will you be purchasing a wheel and/or a kiln for a space at your house?
Now that we thought about the less material topics to consider,we will list items that you could invest in for your studio. Remember to consider the space of your studio and where it will be when investing in large studio equipment.
Equipment
Wheel
<a href="https://staging.ceramic.school/pottery-wheels/">Pottery wheels</a> are vital for a wheel thrower,but for a hand builder,they are not needed at all. Depending on your work this is a make or break for the studio. Depending on your financial situation either buying a brand new one or buying a pre-owned one will be your two options.
Work Table
Work tables are vital for both wheel throwers and hand builders. Getting one at a local or online store can be expensive,but making your own work table can potentially help keep costs down when initially starting a studio.
Storage Shelf

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Storage shelves can be used to hold work in various different stages. The price ranges for these fluctuate depending on the material of the shelf,overall size,and other differences. Finding <a id="amznPsBmLink_5932786" class="amzn_ps_bm_tl" href="http://www.amazon.com/URWM184872BK-Storage-Adjustable-Shelves-Capacity/dp/B00DSAAYM8/ref=as_li_bk_tl/?tag=ceramicschool-20&amp;linkId=50210fa74f20e23b598b132151d29033&amp;linkCode=ktl" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword="storage shelves" data-amzn-link-id="50210fa74f20e23b598b132151d29033">storage shelves</a><img id="amznPsBmPixel_5932786" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; height: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;" src="https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?source=bk&amp;t=ceramicschool-20&amp;bm-id=default&amp;l=ktl&amp;linkId=50210fa74f20e23b598b132151d29033&amp;_cb=1507267964934" alt="" width="0" height="0" border="0" /> should be quite easy and cheap if the material doesn’t matter. Cheap,but sturdy plastic shelving can be bought online or in a number of stores.
Damp Boxes
Having a damp box can be very convenient for your work and it is very easy to create one. To see how to create a damp box check out our other article here.
Kiln

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A kiln will probably be the most expensive item on your list depending on the size you need. To decide on if you should get a manual or automatic kiln,check out our article <a href="https://staging.ceramic.school/electric-kilns/">here</a>.
Glaze Area
Everyone needs a glaze area,but you can save space if you use your work table as a glaze area. If you are mixing glazes you should have a separate table area to hold your buckets,drill,sieves,and dry mixes. This is a best practice to keep cross contamination from happening on your normal work table,and helps you to avoid touching raw glaze materials with bare hands. Having a plastic table with storage below can also help reduce the space and cost of this area,so investing in something like that could be worthwhile.
Tool Area &amp; Bat Storage
Having an area for your tools and bats will help when it comes to organizing and it will be easier to clean. Having toolboxes and a shelf or two for these items is easy to obtain and cheap as well if you go the plastic route.
Clay Storage
Storing your clay away from the ground to keep it safe from water and dust is a good idea. An easy solution for this is a small shelf that is a few inches off the ground and could potentially be found for cheap.
Conclusion
There are many potential ways you can set up your own pottery studio and it really depends on what you need in your personal workspace. We hope that this guide helps you figure out exactly what you need in a studio and for your studio.

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