🌀 Find Center with Confidence

The Potter’s Centering Aid — Patent Pending and Changing the Game

Centering clay on the wheel is one of the biggest hurdles for potters — whether you're just starting out, returning after a break, or working with limited strength or dexterity. Our patent-pending Centering Aid was created to take the stress out of this stage and let you focus on what matters: making.

Used by beginners, teachers, children, and accessibility groups, this tool allows anyone to start throwing without wrestling the clay for minutes on end. Just place the tool against the lump, apply gentle pressure, and within seconds it will begin to center itself — no experience or physical strength required.

✅ Choose the Right Centering Aid for You

Not sure which version to pick? Here’s how to choose based on your needs and setup:

• Standard – A reliable, affordable option for beginners, students, and group settings. Available in left- and right-handed versions to match your wheel’s rotation (clockwise or anti-clockwise), this built-in angle means your wrist stays in a natural position while centering. A great first tool if you want a no-frills, dependable experience tailored to your setup.
• Premium – Designed for regular use with added comfort and control. The grip is more ergonomic, and the subtle ripple edge helps guide the clay using the same pressure points as your hands. Its symmetrical shape makes it suitable for both left- and right-handed wheels — a more universal design that simplifies ordering and use.
• Master – Our most advanced model, featuring an angled panel based form that works for all potters regardless of wheel direction. Its dual-panel body applies inward pressure, while the conical top surface presses down — all activated by pulling the tool toward you. Because it centers using geometry rather than edge contact, there’s no need for handed versions — one tool fits all.

🟥 What Makes the Master Version Different?

• Dual-panel design applies inward pressure from both sides of the clay
• Curved conical top surface presses down while guiding the clay into alignment
• Pulled toward the user rather than pushed, for improved control and a more natural centering motion
• Universal use — works for both left and right-handed potters with no handed version required
• Engineered for accessibility — reduces physical strain and supports consistent results for users of all abilities

🎓 More Than a Shortcut — A Teaching Tool

This isn’t just a convenience tool — it’s a learning aid. The Centering Aid reinforces the core shaping technique used by the hands, making it easier to understand how clay should respond. It’s not a replacement for well-prepared clay, but when used correctly it gives potters a head start and builds confidence early on.

🔍 See It in Action

Watch the video tutorial:
🎥 https://youtu.be/QfR6F2jcrU0

🎨 A Note on Colour

Each tool is made using a matte-finish bioplastic. Colours vary — if you have a strong preference, feel free to request it at checkout. We'll do our best, though we can’t guarantee availability.

📜 Patent Pending

All versions of this tool are proudly patent pending, a milestone that recognises the uniqueness and value of its design. Tested and refined with students, teachers, and accessibility groups, it’s a solution born from real pottery practice — designed by Darren Phillips, a potter and teacher with over 30 years' experience.

🧩 Compare the Centering Aids