Potclays Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Looking at 60 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the dedicated team for being exceptionally helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly when assisting with urgent orders or technical ceramic questions. Buyers also highlight the efficient shipping service, wonderful customer care, and the fantastic selection of quality products available on their website. Some reviewers were not happy with delivery delays, noting that dispatch times could sometimes feel painfully slow or that external couriers failed to deliver on schedule. A few consumers also experienced occasional frustrating issues with packages getting delayed, items arriving damaged during transit, or receiving incorrect products by mistake.

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Product

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I'm a pottery equipment engineer & regularly get spare parts from Potclays. Their service is amazing! Sarah in Customer Service is always helpful & as they have most spares in stock, they are d... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've used Potclays several times now and they are excellent. One pot of brush-on glaze was damaged in transit once and was refunded without quibble. No other issues. Sarah sorted out my question regar... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service from start to finish. Fast delivery and goods were all intact. The delivery box was a little battered but all the contents were fine luckily. The guy delivering was carrying 25kg under... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I order from them regularly - they’re my main supplier for glazes, kiln furniture and odds and ends. It’s always really easy. Delivery is pretty quick, and everything’s packaged well. I don’t recall e... See more

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Company details

  1. Art Supply Store

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Potclays is a fourth-generation family owned and run company established here in the heart of the Potteries, Stoke-on-Trent, in 1932. We are a leading manufacturer and supplier of prepared clay bodies, ceramic materials, glazes, tools, equipment, machinery and kilns. We have two well stocked showrooms at our site in Etruria, where you can browse to your heart's content. Our friendly team are more than happy to discuss your needs and recommend the best products for you. For more in-depth advice, our experienced technical consultant is available to speak with by prior arrangement on certain weekdays. Highly popular pottery classes hosted by Wedgwood master potter, Jon French, are held here at Potclays each week. The highlight of our calendar is our Open Day which takes place each year in late September/early October, with free factory tours, demonstrations, workshops, and a sale event. We are wholeheartedly committed to "educlaytion" - promoting clay in education at every opportunity. We offer special support to schools, colleges and universities. Read more on our website, and stay up to date with our latest news on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. We look forward to welcoming you to Potclays!


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast Glaze Delivery

I needed glazes urgently and Sarah Simcock and the Sales team were extremely helpful in their communication with me. I received the glazes in record time which I was delighted with as it meant that I could meet my deadline. Thank you Potclays for the excellent customer service! A very happy customer! 😊

October 17, 2025
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Thanks so much for your kind words, Ellie! Very happy to hear that Sarah and the rest of the team were able to expedite your order for you :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly and efficient experience

Always someone on hand to provide advice. Friendly voices on the phone and speedy deliveries.
Couldn't ask for more😁

October 31, 2025
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Reply from Potclays

Thank you very much, Rosalind! Delighted to hear this, and we will of course pass your comments on :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wide variety, nice prices and excellent service

Potclays has a wide variety of excellent products in stock. And the prices are great! The service is fast and very friendly. When I put in my order, they get it to me in Norway in an extremely fast manner. The only problem is that I might go bancrupt because they have soooo much good pottery stuff. I think I am addicted! 🥰

September 5, 2025
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This is lovely to read! Thank you Liv! We understand your predicament :-D

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As always, thank you Potclays

As always, thanking the Potclays team for excellent customer support. Your helpfulness and patience is much appreciated.

August 13, 2025
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Hello, thanks so much for your kind words! We're very happy to hear this. We'll be sure to pass your feedback on to the whole team :-)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great customers services!

Potclays has great products but the deliveries are sometimes slow. I needed a product urgently and I contacted customer service to inquire on speed of delivery. Sarah and Fern in customer services expedited the order which I received very quickly.
One of the very nice thing about Potclays is the ease of acces to customer services and the quality of the people who work in it: they are friendly and efficient.

July 23, 2025
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Hi Marie-Caroline, thanks for sharing your experience! Our turnaround times are indeed longer than we'd like, as we have such high demand, but glad to hear Sarah and Fern were able to help you. Thank you for your lovely comments about our team!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service

When I wanted to change my online order at Potclays yesterday, I was given excellent service, with Sarah, the sales advisor, going above and beyond to try to find stock and making the changes in a friendly and efficient way. Potclays' website has improved greatly over recent years, but nothing beats great personal service. Thank you Sarah and Potclays

June 24, 2025
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Thank you very much for sharing this with us, Pat! We're so happy to hear it. I'll make sure this is passed on to Sarah and the team. All the best, Becky

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Customer Service

Potclays is now my go to supplier for all things pottery.
They have a great selection of stock which is really competitively priced.
Their customer service is also excellent responsive and so helpful.

June 23, 2025
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Thanks so much for this lovely feedback, Tracy! I'll share it with the team :-) All the best, Becky

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had the most interesting and…

I had the most interesting and educational few days doing work experience with Potclays this winter. I learnt so much about processes whether that be glazing or the factory process and I would recommend getting in touch about it to anyone!!

November 25, 2024
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Thanks so much for sharing your experience, Martha! It was a pleasure to have you here. Thank you for your enthusiasm!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I'm impressed with their customer service

I had a query about a wheel that I had bought from them. Even though my purchase was quite some time ago they went to the trouble of sending me a full and well researched reply. I was very grateful for their excellent customer service. Thank you Potclays

February 28, 2025
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Reply from Potclays

Thank you for your lovely review, Mrs Cowles! Glad we were able to help you with your query. I will pass your comments on to our Technical Team. Best wishes, Becky (Director)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have always received excellent…

I have always received excellent service from Potclays when ordering my supplies

January 21, 2025
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Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review with us! I'll make sure the team see this. Best wishes, Becky (Director)

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I baught a s105 kiln from potclays 26…

I baught a s105 kiln from potclays 26 years ago. It has been a disaster since day one. The elements keeps sliding out from the shelves and need to be supported to keep them on place. One need to build protection every 7-8 cm along the shelves to prevent short circuit due to the elements getting in touch with eachother. The Kanthal wire coming with the kiln and new ones in orders is to thin for this type of kiln. I tried to tell potclays in phone conversations some years ago, but they wouldnt listen. Some elements even gets broken after just one fire. They just break of, with no short circuit . I sent potclays pictures of these errors some years ago. Still they wouldnt replace the elements. It becomes very expensive to be their customer when each element costs 55 GBP. I grew up in a potter family and learnt how to fix kilns from early age on. Luckily! If not, the cost of an electrican would reach the price of the kiln after 10 fireings. I would not be lying if I say that in 75 % of the times I fire there is something wrong with this kiln, often leading to an interuption of the fireing. In comparison, the kiln we have at school where I work, not even ONE element has been broken in 14 years! Also worth mentioning that the kiln at school, with 500 kids, is much more in use than mine. The fireing temperature I use is 1240C. The school uses 1220C. so this should not be a big issue. The kiln has destroyed much of my inspiration, products and put me on a nerve every time I fire. I will now buy a new kiln and it will not be from potclays. I will recomend to stay far away from the s105 kiln they sell.

December 21, 2024
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Reply from Potclays

Dear Runar, we’re sorry to hear of this historic issue with a 1998/1999 Potclays kiln. We’re unable to find details of the sale of this kiln on either your own account, or our Norwegian agent’s account. We don’t appear to have had any contact with you since 2016, and are unable to locate any previous written correspondence with you, unfortunately. If you need further assistance please email technical@potclays.co.uk and we’ll be glad to help.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First class company

I regularly buy my pottery supplies from this company in fact I use no other. As a miniaturist I only need small quantities which is no problem here and the quality is first class, brilliant customer service too, thank you.

October 18, 2024
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Reply from Potclays

Hi Sarah! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate your kind words and will share them with the team 🙂 Best wishes, Becky (Director)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful site

Wonderful site, fast delivery, very reliable!

September 4, 2024
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Thanks for your review, Effie! Much appreciated.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant help and advice

Brilliant help and advice. THANK YOU SO MUCH

July 3, 2024
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Reply from Potclays

Hi Charlie, thanks for taking the time to leave a review! It's very much appreciated. All the best, Becky (Director)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great family company perfect for any potter

Great family based company with an array of products at good prices. Love the different clays they make and have in stock and the option of 1kg to try a clay. Fabulous service from all the staff, but must mention Jess, Gareth, Maxine and the late Mark, for their kindness and support with all things clay.
Living in The Highlands can be an issue for deliveries with any company, but Potclays always keep costs to a minimum. When we travel south, we always stop by and collect goods, and it's great to see staff and orders are always ready.

February 2, 2024
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Reply from Potclays

Thank you so much for your lovely words, Lexi. It's so encouraging for our team to hear positive feedback like this. I'll be sure to pass it on. Very best wishes, Becky (Director)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always a good experience

Excellent customer service and reliable products. I have used the company for several years.

December 6, 2023
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Reply from Potclays

Thank you, James, for taking the time to leave a review! I'll share your kind comments with our team. All the best, Becky (Director)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Order arrived the following day

Order arrived the following day! Well packaged and all that I wanted. Great service as ever.

September 28, 2023
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Reply from Potclays

Thanks for your review, Diana! I'll pass your feedback on :-) Many thanks, Becky (Director)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered a wheel

Ordered a wheel, it arrived today , as expected and within the time frame given. Perfect service

September 25, 2023
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Reply from Potclays

Thanks for your review, Carole! We really appreciate your feedback and I'll make sure it's passed on to our team. Best wishes, Becky (Director)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

amazing service

The order arrived in good condition with everything excellently packed and everything i ordered. thank you for being amazing at what you do.

September 19, 2023
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Reply from Potclays

That's great to hear, Elizabeth! Thanks for sharing your experience :-) Best wishes, Becky (Director)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pot clays are brill!

Pot clays are a great pottery suppler and a really friendly bunch too. They’re helped me enormously with setting up my studio, and spent lots of time helping me choose my equipment. I’ve also attended their factory tour and their clay production system is incredible. A real proper family run company, that you can trust and rely on 😊

September 5, 2023
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Reply from Potclays

Hi Abigail, thank you for your lovely review and very kind words! We're so glad you've had the opportunity to see our clay production first-hand. Best wishes, Becky (Director)

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