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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Staff

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Product

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Customer service

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Order

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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

A wonderful company to shop with

Absolutely loved the potclay website, a fantastic range of products for every pottery need.
The delivery service is excellent as is the customer service
Thank you potclay 😚
Fist class 💯

August 18, 2023
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Thank you for your review, Shirley! Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Best wishes, Becky (Director)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super fast delivery of my glaze…I could…

Super fast delivery of my glaze…I could not believe just how well it was packaged for transit via DHL. The pot was sellotaped around the lid. Placed inside a sturdy plastic bag seced tightly with an elastic band. This was then in a bubble wrap jacket, then a thick wrapping of brown paper inside a box. Then inside a DHL PLASTIC BAG! Thank you so much to potclays packing department top notch job well done!

August 11, 2023
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Reply from Potclays

Hello Ann, this is great to hear! Thank you for sharing your experience. Parcels get rough treatment in transit, so it's been a challenge getting the balance right with packaging - especially of liquids. I will pass your kind words on to the team. Best wishes, Becky (Director)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Service

I am very happy with the service I received. I had a good experience with Potclays, the consultant quickly helped me with my order and provided all the information regarding the delivery method to Poland.
I recommend it.

August 11, 2023
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Reply from Potclays

Thank you for your valued feedback, Ruslana! I'll pass this on to our team. Best wishes, Becky (Director)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very easy to order on line

Very easy to order on line. Excellent information about all the characteristics of the clays.
Small blip as one clay was out of stock but once I had sorted an alternative delivery went ahead by the next day.

Very pleased with the delivery service.

August 8, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service, you managed to pack the batts well and they survived the trip all the way to Malta.

Thanks

August 7, 2023
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Thank you Anton! That's great to hear! I'll pass your message on. All the best, Becky (Director)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service.

I had a problem with payment on the web site so had to telephone my order through. The young lady was very courteous and efficient and my order arrived within two days. Great service well done.

August 2, 2023
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Thank you, Sue, for taking the time to share your experience! I will pass your kind words on to our team. Best wishes, Becky (Director)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent stock and delivery time

Material was in stock and available at Potclays though not everywhere else, and arrived within two days or my ordering it. Great service.

August 3, 2023
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Thanks for your review! Very much appreciated :-)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant support service after sale

A large new kiln was delivered yesterday, I was so thrilled as I have been saving up for this for a long time, it being my retirement present to myself. Unfortunately though, a few insulation bricks inside were badly damaged. I was so upset and disappointed.
Bev handled this situation extremely well. I sent a number of emails which must have been annoying, but I kept thinking of other to say. Bev even communicated with me hours after closing time - beyond the call of duty.
To my amazement two strong you g men, Tom and Matt, came from Stoke on Trent to my home in Quorn (2 hour journey each way). They worked several hours to replace the broken bricks. On top of that Tom showed me how to program the controller and actually put in four firing programs for me.
Altogether this is a brilliant service. I am extremely happy now, and would strongly recommend Potclays to anyone, for here is an outstandingly dependable and long standing business.

August 2, 2023
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Reply from Potclays

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review, Erica - it is very much appreciated by us all! I'm glad to hear we were able to rectify the issue to your satisfaction. I will pass your kind words on to the team. Best wishes, Becky (Director)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service

Great customer service, the staff were very friendly and helpful and I very much appreciated the speedy delivery, order placed on Saturday and received on Thursday. Thank you.

July 15, 2023
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Reply from Potclays

Thanks for your kind words, Sue! They're very much appreciated and I will make sure they're passed on. All the best, Becky (Director)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service, items arrived quickly. Good quality items. Extremely well packaged, would recommend this company.

July 26, 2023
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Reply from Potclays

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review! It is much appreciated and I will make sure that your comments are passed on. Best wishes, Becky (Director)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Prompt efficient service-order…

Prompt efficient service-order processed quickly and goods arrived in time. Website worked well.

July 25, 2023
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Reply from Potclays

Thank you for your kind words, Vicky! Much appreciated. I'll share them with the team. Best wishes, Becky (Director)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

So much more than a clay supplier!

Clayground Collective has purchased clay from Potclays for over 20 years. The communication channels are great. Delivery is always on time and always seamless. The quality of clay is always excellent. A friendly, professional, efficient and generous supplier.

Over the past 10 years or so Potclays has generously supported our educational participatory projects in the public realm. Their sponsorship of clay has meant we have been able to be much more ambitious in our ideas. Their objectives align with ours to enable more people who have limited opportunity to engage with clay to reap the benefits of haptic learning and the enjoyment of learning through their hands. Thank you Potclays!

July 21, 2023
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Reply from Potclays

We really appreciate your kind words, Claire - thank you! We are very grateful for our long partnership with Clayground Collective, and we're proud to support the wonderful work you do in promoting #educlaytion. Long may it continue! Very best wishes, Becky

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant company

Brilliant company. Have purchased from them several times now, always prompt and efficient, excellent customer service.

July 20, 2023
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Reply from Potclays

Thank you so much for leaving a review, Cathy! It means a lot to us. I will share your kind comments with our team. Best wishes, Becky (Director)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently had a problem with the website

I recently had a problem with the website in that it wouldn’t accept payment. I called customer service where I was informed there was a problem with the website that was being sorted. They offered to process my order over the phone which worked well.

Very friendly and efficient service. Within 3 days I have received my order.

Thank you 😊

July 3, 2023
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Reply from Potclays

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review, Fay! I will share your kind comments with our team. Best wishes, Becky (Director)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Satisfied Customer

I've been very happy with the range and quality of the products, friendly and helpful customer service and delivery times.

June 23, 2023
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Reply from Potclays

Thank you Gabriele for taking the time to leave a review - much appreciated! Best wishes, Becky (Director)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I find Potclay's very responsive

I find Potclay's very responsive, great selection of materials and cheapest supplier in the UK. Can't fault the service one bit

June 19, 2023
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Reply from Potclays

Hi Iain, thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for your kind words! Best wishes, Becky (Director)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

very rapid delivery

absolutely fantastic. a requested expedited delivery was requested and they pulled out all the stops, ordered Wed night, Called Thur morning, Delivered Fri morning...Top Job, Thanks.

June 16, 2023
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Reply from Potclays

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us, it's very much appreciated! We're delighted to hear about your experience. Best wishes, Becky (Director)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Clear communication

Clear communication, swift and on time delivery. Would be very helpful if product number/ name was written on bag with indelible ink rather than on paper which can rip and then not legible. 🙏🏽

June 13, 2023
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Reply from Potclays

Thanks for your review, Agalis! Your feedback is much appreciated. It sounds like you may have received an older bag of clay, as we have now moved to plastic labels for increased durability. Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Easy to use website and excellent quick and easy service. All delivered within 3-4 days.

June 9, 2023
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Reply from Potclays

Many thanks for your review, Paul - much appreciated! Very glad to hear of your positive experience :-) ~Becky (Director)

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