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Two Wheels. One Obsession. | Daisy vs Thistle Pottery Wheels

Free UK delivery · 30-day home trial · 3-year warranty

Kiln Crafts Own-Brand Wheels

Two wheels. One obsession.

Both designed in the UK. Both backed by a 3-year warranty and a 30-day home trial. The only question is where you are on your pottery journey — starting out, or stepping up.

Kiln Crafts Daisy pottery wheel — light blue frame with cream splash pan and side table

Daisy

(Starter Bundle)

The complete first wheel. Quiet, compact and delivered with everything you need to sit down and throw on day one.

  • 10kg centring capacity
  • 200W belt drive, whisper-quiet
  • 30cm wheelhead
  • Batts, rosewood tools & adjustable stool included
£1,399 £1,199
Shop the Daisy
Kiln Crafts Thistle direct drive pottery wheel — sage grey body with white acrylic top

Thistle

(Direct Drive)

The serious step up. Direct drive torque for big forms and production days, silent the moment your foot lifts.

  • 25kg centring capacity
  • 800W direct drive motor
  • 32cm wheelhead
  • Hall-effect pedal, USB-A & USB-C charging
£1,699
Shop the Thistle

Daisy vs Thistle, Side By Side

 
Daisy
Thistle
Best for
Starting out at home
Stepping up from a starter wheel
Motor
200W DC, belt driven
800W direct drive
Centring capacity
10kg
25kg
Wheelhead
30cm / 12in
32cm / 12.6in
Speed range
0–300 RPM
0–300 RPM
Foot pedal
Standard pedal included
Hall-effect pedal included
Extras
Batt system, tools & stool in the box
USB-A & USB-C charging, wipe-clean white top
Noise
Whisper-quiet
Silent free-spin, barely audible at speed
Warranty
3 years + 30-day home trial
3 years + 30-day home trial
Price
£1,399 £1,199
£1,699

Which Wheel Is Right For You?

Choose the Daisy if…

  • This is your first wheel and you want everything in one delivery
  • You're throwing mugs, bowls and cylinders up to 10kg
  • You need it to live quietly in a spare room or flat
  • You'd rather not piece together stools, batts and tools separately

Choose the Thistle if…

  • You've outgrown a starter wheel and want real headroom
  • You throw large forms or run production batches
  • You want direct drive response with no belt to slip
  • You film your work and want built-in USB charging at the wheel

Still Torn?

Tell us what you throw, where the wheel will live and where you want your pottery to go — we'll give you a straight answer on which wheel fits, even if it's the cheaper one. Call us on 01202 144142 or use the chat.