Working with clay and clay-like materials

Ceramic materials suppliers
Bath Potter Supplies
2 Dorset Close
Bath, BA2 3Rf
Tel: 01225 337047 Fax: 01225 462712
e.mail enquiries@bathpotters.demon.co.uk
http://www.bathpotters.demon.co.uk
Very friendly and helpful outfit. Particularly good if you need advice. They keep a good range of clays, lead free glazes, ready mixed decorating slips, brush on glazes, tools etc.

The Consortium
Tel, orders: 01225 771320
Tel, enquiries: 01225 771350
Fax: 01225 777920
Good prices. Clay prices are the same whether you order large or small amounts, which isn’t true for the other suppliers. They only keep a basic range of tools, clays and brush on glazes, but this should be fine for the needs of most schools. Unfortunately they no longer keep decorating slips, but you can get these from the other suppliers. Obviously they won’t be as good on specific advice, but all their products will be suitable for working with children, and delivery on orders over £25 is free. This is an important consideration when buying clay as it’s very heavy, and delivery charges can be high.

Potterycrafts Ltd
Campbell rd
Stoke on Trent ST4 4ET
Tel: 01782 745000, Fax: 01782 746000
http://www.potterycrafts.co.uk
Keep a comprehensive range of clays, glazes, tools, decorating slips etc. Also have a very useful website with specific and general information on health and safety, technical information and various making techniques. You can download C.O.S.H.H sheets on specific materials.