Pottery Supplies

Store Hours

Tuesdays 1:00 - 6:00 PM
Wednesdays 1:00 - 6:00 PM
Thursdays 1:00 - 6:00 PM
Fridays 1:00 - 6:00 PM
Saturdays 1:00 - 6:00 PM

Materials for All Makers

Claymakers carries a wide selection of clay, glaze materials, commercial glazes, and tools for ceramic artists of all experience levels.

For more than 25 years, we've been the Triangle's trusted source for pottery supplies, serving students, educators, hobbyists, and professional artists alike.

Whether you're just getting started or stocking a professional studio, our knowledgeable staff is here to help you find the materials and tools you need.

What We Carry

  • We carry clays from Kentucky Mudworks and Standard Ceramics, along with a wide selection of glaze chemicals. To find out what we have in stock, contact us.

    • Kemper

    • Mudtools

    • Garrity Tools

    • Xiem

    • Brushes

    • Forbes wax

    • Wax resist

    • Sieves

    • Pyrometric cones

    • Kiln wash

    • Kiln posts

    • Kiln shelves (special order)

  • Low Fire Glazes
    Amaco Teacher's Palette

    Mid-Range Glazes
    Amaco Potter’s Choice Series
    Amaco Celadon Series

    Underglazes
    Amaco Velvet Underglaze Series
    Speedball Underglazes

  • We carry a modest range of Mason Stains for coloring clay and glaze.

  • We stock USG #1 Pottery Plaster and Hydrocal. For more information on plaster and mixing, please see the USG website.

Special Orders

Looking for something we don't normally stock? We'd be happy to see if we can order it for you.

To request a special order, please complete our Special Order Request Form. A member of our team will review your request and get back to you within approximately 3 days with availability, pricing, and next steps.

Store FAQs

  • To ensure a smooth pickup, we recommend placing orders for large quantities of clay or a variety of dry materials at least 24 hours in advance. (Please note: we are closed Sundays and Mondays.)

    Get in touch with us, and we'll have your order ready for pickup.

  • Absolutely! To place a special order, simply email store@claymakers.org. Special orders require payment in advance, and clay must be ordered by the box (50#). Materials usually arrive within 3-4 weeks of the order being placed, and we’ll contact you to arrange pickup.

    Please note: we cannot guarantee that our suppliers will have your item in stock when we place an order. If that happens, we’ll gladly issue a refund.