{"product_id":"speedball-artista-pottery-wheel","title":"Speedball Artista Pottery Wheel","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.d{font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Arial,sans-serif;color:#111;line-height:1.6;width:100%;max-width:100%;display:block!important}\n.d *{box-sizing:border-box}\n.d-intro{padding-bottom:36px;margin-bottom:44px;border-bottom:2px solid #111;display:block}\n.d-kicker{font-size:0.72em;letter-spacing:0.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#FF8C42;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:12px;display:block}\n.d-title{font-size:1.9em;font-weight:700;color:#000;line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:12px;display:block}\n.d-meta{font-size:0.88em;color:#888;display:block;margin-bottom:20px}\n.d-meta b{color:#bbb;margin:0 7px;font-weight:400}\n.d-lead{font-size:0.97em;color:#444;line-height:1.9;display:block}\n.d-glance{display:grid!important;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);border:1px solid #e0e0e0;margin-bottom:64px}\n.d-gi{padding:16px 18px;border-right:1px solid 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1fr}.d-gi:nth-child(2){border-right:none}.d-gi:nth-child(-n+2){border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0}.d-cell,.d-uf li{border-right:none!important}.d-sr{grid-template-columns:1fr}.d-sk{border-right:none;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;padding-bottom:4px}.d-cta{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"d\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-intro\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"d-kicker\"\u003eSpeedball · Pottery Wheel · Tabletop\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"d-title\"\u003eSpeedball Artista Pottery Wheel\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"d-meta\"\u003eArtista Model \u003cb\u003e·\u003c\/b\u003e 110V household power \u003cb\u003e·\u003c\/b\u003e 16\" wheelhead \u003cb\u003e·\u003c\/b\u003e 25 lb centering capacity\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"d-lead\"\u003eThe Artista is Speedball's premium tabletop wheel designed for serious studio potters working in apartments, classrooms, or home studios where space is limited. With a powerful 1\/3 HP motor and 25-pound centering capacity, it handles everything from delicate porcelain cups to substantial serving bowls. The reversible wheelhead and precision foot pedal give you professional control in a compact footprint that fits on any sturdy table.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-glance\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-gi\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-gl\"\u003eCentering capacity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-gv\"\u003e25 pounds\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-gi\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-gl\"\u003eWheelhead diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-gv\"\u003e16 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-gi\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-gl\"\u003eMotor power\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-gv\"\u003e1\/3 HP\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-gi\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-gl\"\u003ePower requirement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-gv\"\u003e110V household outlet\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-section\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-sh\"\u003eWhat’s included\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-grid2\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-cell\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"d-cn\"\u003e16\" reversible wheelhead\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"d-cd\"\u003eCast aluminum wheelhead runs clockwise or counterclockwise for left- and right-handed throwing\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-cell\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"d-cn\"\u003eElectronic foot pedal\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"d-cd\"\u003eVariable speed control from 0 to 240 RPM with smooth acceleration and instant response\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-cell\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"d-cn\"\u003eRemovable splash pan\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"d-cd\"\u003e14\" diameter aluminum pan catches slip and water, lifts out for easy cleaning\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-cell\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"d-cn\"\u003e1\/3 HP direct-drive motor\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"d-cd\"\u003eIndustrial-grade motor delivers consistent torque for centering up to 25 pounds of clay\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-cell\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"d-cn\"\u003eHeavy-duty tabletop base\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"d-cd\"\u003eReinforced steel frame with rubber feet provides stable throwing surface on any table\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-cell\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"d-cn\"\u003e6-foot power cord\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"d-cd\"\u003eStandard 110V household plug—no special wiring required\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-section\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-sh\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-specs\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eModel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003eArtista\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eWheelhead diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003e16 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eCentering capacity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003e25 pounds\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eMotor power\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003e1\/3 HP (250 watts)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eSpeed range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003e0–240 RPM variable\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eRotation direction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003eReversible (clockwise\/counterclockwise)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eSplash pan diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003e14 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eOverall dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003e18\"W × 22\"D × 12\"H\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eWheel weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003e52 pounds\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eVoltage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003e110V AC, 60Hz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eAmperage draw\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003e2.3 amps\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003ePlug type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003eStandard 3-prong household (NEMA 5-15P)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003ePower cord length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003e6 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eShipping weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003e62 pounds\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"d-warranty\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e One-year limited warranty from Speedball Art Products. Covers defects in materials and workmanship. Valid only through authorized dealers like Peach State Pottery. Register your wheel within 30 days of purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-section\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-sh\"\u003eOptional accessories\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-grid2\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-cell\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"d-cn\"\u003eBat system and bats\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"d-cd\"\u003ePin-style or notched bat system with 14\" plaster, Masonite, or plastic bats for easy piece removal\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-cell\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"d-cn\"\u003eSplash pan extension ring\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"d-cd\"\u003eIncreases splash pan depth to contain more slip when throwing larger or taller forms\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-cell\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"d-cn\"\u003eTrim tool set\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"d-cd\"\u003eMetal ribs, wire tools, ribbon tools, and calipers for trimming and finishing thrown ware\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-cell\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"d-cn\"\u003eWheel-throwing sponges\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"d-cd\"\u003eNatural and synthetic sponges for smoothing, compressing, and absorbing water during throwing\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-cell\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"d-cn\"\u003eWork table or stand\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"d-cd\"\u003eDedicated wheel table with storage shelf—recommended minimum 24\" × 30\" surface, 28\"–32\" high\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-cell\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"d-cn\"\u003eBucket and sponge holder\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"d-cd\"\u003eWater bucket with sponge organizer mounts to table edge for convenient tool access while throwing\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-section\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-sh\"\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-faq-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-q\"\u003eWhat size wheel do I need? Is the Artista suitable for beginners?\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-a\"\u003eThe Artista is ideal for intermediate to advanced potters or serious beginners committed to regular practice. Its 25-pound centering capacity handles most functional pottery—mugs, bowls, plates, vases, and medium-sized serving pieces. If you're just starting out and want a lower price point, consider Speedball's Clay Boss (15 lb capacity). If you're throwing large sculptural work or production batches of heavy forms, look at the Big Boss (100+ lb capacity). The Artista hits the sweet spot: enough power for substantial work without requiring a dedicated studio space or floor stand.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-faq-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-q\"\u003eCan I use this wheel on a kitchen table or do I need a special stand?\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-a\"\u003eThe Artista works on any sturdy table at least 24\" × 30\" with a solid top—kitchen tables, workbenches, or dedicated pottery tables all work. The wheel weighs 52 pounds and generates vibration during centering, so avoid lightweight folding tables or surfaces with significant flex. The table should be 28\"–32\" high so you can throw comfortably while seated. Many potters use an inexpensive steel utility table or build a plywood table with a lower shelf for clay and tools. You don't need an expensive dedicated wheel stand—just a stable surface.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-faq-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-q\"\u003eHow much clay can I center on the Artista? What's the practical throwing limit?\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-a\"\u003eSpeedball rates the Artista at 25 pounds centering capacity, which is the maximum weight the motor can handle continuously. In practice, most potters throw 3–10 pounds per piece—enough for dinner plates, large bowls, or quart-sized pitchers. You can center the full 25 pounds if you have good technique, but forms that heavy get difficult to lift and control on a 16\" wheelhead. The 1\/3 HP motor delivers consistent torque even with 15–20 pounds of clay, so you won't experience the stalling or slowdown common with less powerful tabletop wheels.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-faq-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-q\"\u003eIs the wheelhead reversible? Can left-handed potters use this wheel?\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-a\"\u003eYes, the Artista wheelhead rotates both clockwise (for right-handed throwing) and counterclockwise (for left-handed throwing). A simple switch on the motor housing reverses the rotation direction. The foot pedal controls speed in both directions. Left-handed potters get the same performance and control as right-handed throwers—no compromise in torque or speed range. The splash pan and wheelhead setup are symmetrical, so tool placement works equally well for either rotation direction.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-faq-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-q\"\u003eDoes Peach State Pottery honor the Speedball warranty?\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-a\"\u003eYes. Peach State Pottery is an authorized Speedball dealer, so your wheel comes with the full one-year manufacturer's warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship. You must register your wheel with Speedball within 30 days of delivery to activate warranty coverage. Wheels purchased from unauthorized resellers (Amazon third-party sellers, eBay, etc.) may not qualify for warranty service. If you have any issues with your Artista, contact us first—we'll help you troubleshoot or coordinate warranty service directly with Speedball.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-cta\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"d-cta-title\"\u003eNot sure if the Artista is the right wheel for your studio space?\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"d-cta-sub\"\u003eWe'll help you compare centering capacity, table vs. floor stand options, and studio power requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/peachstatepottery.com\/pages\/contact-us\" class=\"d-cta-link\"\u003eTalk to an expert →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Speedball","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48465021304987,"sku":"Artista","price":1070.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7160\/9243\/files\/ArtistaPotter_sWheel-2buckets-brownsplashplan_638x638_de4d1be8-3ac4-4bba-9039-1d694846659c.webp?v=1777443898","url":"https:\/\/peachstatepottery.com\/products\/speedball-artista-pottery-wheel","provider":"Peach State Pottery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}