Achieve clean, even decoration and effortless rotation for professional pottery results.. A smooth-rotating metal banding wheel designed for decorating, painting and hand-building pottery with precision and control.
The Rolfes Metal Banding Wheel / Turntable (178mm) is a durable and precision-engineered tool designed for decorating, painting and refining ceramic work. Also known as a decorating wheel or “whirler”, it allows smooth, controlled rotation of pottery pieces for consistent and accurate application.
Constructed from solid metal, this banding wheel features a stable, weighted base and a rotating top mounted on a central bearing. This ensures smooth, even movement with minimal resistance, allowing artists to work with precision when applying decorative techniques.
The grooved top surface assists with centring clay pieces, helping maintain alignment during rotation. This makes it particularly useful for creating clean, even bands of colour using slip, underglaze or stains. It is also ideal for sgraffito techniques, glazing, airbrushing and blending colours.
Beyond decoration, the wheel is highly effective for hand-building processes such as coil and slab construction, as well as carving and refining forms. Its stable rotation allows artists to work evenly around a piece without constantly repositioning it.
Suitable for ceramic clay, air-dry clay and sculpture work, this banding wheel is ideal for students, hobbyists and professional ceramic artists seeking precision and consistency in their work.
Key Features
• Solid metal construction for durability
• Smooth rotation with central bearing system
• 178mm diameter working surface
• Grooved top for easy centring
• Stable, weighted base for control
• Ideal for decorating and hand-building
Ideal For
• Painting bands and stripes on pottery
• Applying slip, underglaze and stains
• Sgraffito and carving techniques
• Glazing and airbrushing
• Coil and slab building
• Sculptural work and finishing
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