Seattle Pottery Supply Reviews 

1,981
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

While we don't verify specific claims because reviewers' opinions are their own, we may label reviews as "Verified" when we can confirm a business interaction took place. Read more

To protect platform integrity, every review on our platform—verified or not—is screened by our 24/7 automated software. This technology is designed to identify and remove content that breaches our guidelines, including reviews that are not based on a genuine experience. We recognise we may not catch everything, and you can flag anything you think we may have missed. Read more

Review summary

Created with AI, based on recent reviews

Looking at 198 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the wide selection of high-quality products, including various clays, glazes, tools, and kilns, often described as excellent and easy to use. The staff is frequently highlighted for their knowledge, helpfulness, and friendly demeanor, providing expert assistance with choices and issue resolution. Reviewers also found the ordering process user-friendly and clear, with many experiencing fast, well-packed, and timely delivery. However, some customers noted issues with order fulfillment and delivery, such as delays, unexpected shipping costs, or items arriving late. A few other people also felt that certain clay products were not of expected quality, describing some as brittle, rock hard, or having an unusual, watery consistency.

What people talk about most

Product

People report positive experiences with product, often praising the wide selection of glazes, clays, and... See more

Delivery service

Customers consistently note positive experiences with delivery service, frequently praising the fast and... See more

Order

Customers generally report positive experiences with ordering, noting that the process is often easy and... See more

Quality

Reviewers mention positive feedback about quality, with many praising the glazes for being beautiful, easy to... See more

Staff

Reviewers highlight positive aspects of staff, consistently praising their helpfulness, friendliness, and... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently ordered and received a lovely new Shimpo Whisper pottery wheel (is awesome). Service was prompt and delivery worked out well considering I am off the beaten path near Portland OR. Was mino... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pottery store open on. Saturday! Came from Portland and loved the glaze selection and that there were so many test tiles on different clays! Lovely staff, overall great experience. I will be back

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The great customer service is what takes me back to Seattle pottery supply. They explain everything very detailed, especially when it comes to working with kiln. It was my first experience and li... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Taking a trip to Seattle Pottery Supply feels like Christmas for ceramicists. There's so much to look and a plethora of options in all directions! Their lovely staff are pleasant, knowledgeable and ea... See more



Company details

  1. Ceramic Manufacturer
  2. Pottery Manufacturer
  3. Pottery Store

Written by the company

A premier manufacturer and online retailer of pottery kilns, ceramic supplies, glazes, clays and more.


Contact info

4.8

Excellent

TrustScore 5 out of 5

2K reviews

5-star
4-star
3-star
2-star
1-star

Asks customers to review

This company invites their customers to review, whether positive or negative

Hasn’t replied to negative reviews

How this company uses Trustpilot

See how their reviews and ratings are sourced, scored, and moderated.

4.8

All reviews

(1,981)

197 reviews in the last 12 months

Write a review
Companies on Trustpilot aren't allowed to offer incentives or pay to hide reviews. Reviews are the opinions of individual users and not of Trustpilot. Read more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

When the customer service team plays defense over a 12 dollar bag of clay.

I brought back some clay that was not a good fit for me as a beginner to intermediate potter. The clay is Eclipse and it was so hard that it was brittle. Instead of offering an exchange or a return, the customer service staff teamed up against me to offer instructions on how to reclaim clay. They claimed that I should use the bucket method to add water and submerse a brand new bag of clay. Rarely have I ever had such a poor customer service experience. When I pulled up directions to get there my GPS system said "do you want to go to Seattle Pottery Supply with 2.5 star rating?". I thought to myself, why would they have such a low rating? Well, now I know. Despite wanting to give business to a local shop, I would rather pay the shipping than go back there.

3 September 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Much better service

Much better service, quicker and cheaper shipping without added handling cost than my regularly Portland provider.
Great products too.

2 September 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

18" Top Loading Home Kiln

I LOVE MY KILN!
Disclaimer - this is my first kiln, so I have nothing to compare it to.
- The kiln is very well made without being overly complicated. It is easy to disassemble and reassemble to move. The components seem to be high quality. And it seems to be easy to maintain myself, which is important because I’m in Texas.
- The interior size fits more pottery than I expected. I got the recommended shelf kit - does what it is supposed to do and has just the right amount of pieces to meet my needs. I may opt for 2 additional half shelves in the future.
- The standard specs work with my existing electrical setup, including the outlet, so I didn’t have to have any electrical work done.
- I ordered a custom length power cord. It is a behemoth… very thick and sturdy.
- The Bartlett Genesis Spark touchscreen controller is excellent. It is easy to use, but also seems to be very versatile, allowing unlimited customization of firing programs. My only complaint is the online app. It is quite rudimentary and not particularly helpful. You can get the free limited version, or pay ~$20/year so it will send you a text or push notification if an error code pops up, or when firing is complete. But, hey, it’s still a great product. I can check the temp without having to go to the very hot garage.
- SPS has been great! They answered all my newbie questions, and the videos on their website are quite helpful. This all made me feel confident that I was not getting in over my head. Also, the packing strategy they use for shipping is incredible. I’ve never seen anything so well protected for a cross-country trip. The kiln arrived in pristine condition.

I’ve run several quick bisque firings and two cone 6 glaze firings so far. Everything is working exactly as it should.

Sidenote - someone told me they don’t fire in the summer in Texas because they don’t want the heat to ruin their controller. The first quick cone 04 firing in July did end up with the board getting almost to the heat tolerance limit. After that, I put a fan 16 inches away aimed directly at the controller box. That lowered the max board temperature over 50 degrees. No more worrying.

23 June 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic selection and service

Great selection with helpful info on expected behavior of glazes. Arrived very quickly compared with some other vendors. Seattle Pottery Supply is now my go-to shop.

29 August 2025

The Trustpilot Experience

Anyone can write a Trustpilot review. People who write reviews have ownership to edit or delete them at any time, and they’ll be displayed as long as an account is active.

Companies can ask for reviews via automatic invitations. Labeled Verified, they’re about genuine experiences.

Learn more about other kinds of reviews.

We use dedicated people and clever technology to safeguard our platform. Find out how we combat fake reviews.

Learn about Trustpilot’s review process.

Here are 8 tips for writing great reviews.

Verification can help ensure real people are writing the reviews you read on Trustpilot.

Offering incentives for reviews or asking for them selectively can bias the TrustScore, which goes against our guidelines.

Take a closer look