{"product_id":"thistle-shelf-apron","title":"Thistle + Shelf + Apron","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  :root{--kc-primary:#d4786a;--kc-accent:#d39266;--kc-teal:#53888C;--kc-dark:#0f0d0d;--kc-muted:#6b6460;--kc-bg:#fff9f5;--kc-border:#efe0d7}\n  body{font-family:\"Outfit\",system-ui,sans-serif;color:var(--kc-dark);background:#fff;margin:0;padding:0}\n  .container{max-width:1120px;margin:0 auto;padding:1.5rem 1.5rem 3rem}\n  .section{margin-top:3rem}\n  .announcement-bar{background:var(--kc-teal);color:#fff;padding:0.75rem 1.5rem;text-align:center;font-size:0.9rem}\n  .hero{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,3fr) minmax(0,2.5fr);gap:2.5rem;align-items:center;background:var(--kc-bg);padding:2.5rem 2rem;border-radius:24px;border:1px solid var(--kc-border)}\n  .hero-content h1{font-family:\"Proza Libre\",\"Georgia\",serif;font-size:2.4rem;font-weight:700;line-height:1.1;margin-bottom:0.75rem;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:0.4rem}\n  .hero-eyebrow{font-size:0.75rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--kc-primary)}\n  .hero-subtitle{font-size:1rem;color:var(--kc-muted);margin-bottom:1rem;line-height:1.65}\n  .price-bullet-points{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0 0 1.5rem;font-size:0.95rem}\n  .price-bullet-points li{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:0.5rem;margin-bottom:0.45rem}\n  .price-bullet-points li::before{content:\"\\2022\";color:var(--kc-primary);margin-top:0.15rem;flex-shrink:0}\n  .trust-badges{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.75rem}\n  .trust-badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:0.35rem;padding:0.45rem 0.7rem;border-radius:999px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--kc-border);font-size:0.85rem;color:var(--kc-muted)}\n  .price-card{width:100%;max-width:360px;background:#fff;border-radius:18px;border:1px solid var(--kc-border);padding:1.1rem 1.25rem;box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.04)}\n  .price-row{display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:0.5rem;margin-bottom:0.25rem}\n  .price-main{font-size:1.9rem;font-weight:700;font-family:\"Proza Libre\",serif}\n  .price-original{font-size:1rem;color:var(--kc-muted);text-decoration:line-through}\n  .price-tag{font-size:0.85rem;padding:0.15rem 0.5rem;border-radius:999px;background:rgba(212,120,106,0.1);color:var(--kc-primary);font-weight:500}\n  .price-saving{font-size:0.88rem;color:var(--kc-primary);margin-top:0.25rem;font-weight:500}\n  .price-subcopy,.price-note{font-size:0.88rem;color:var(--kc-muted);margin-top:0.4rem}\n  .features-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1.4rem}\n  .feature-card{background:#fff;border-radius:18px;border:1px solid var(--kc-border);padding:1.2rem 1.25rem}\n  .feature-card h3{font-family:\"Proza Libre\",serif;font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:0.55rem}\n  .feature-card p{font-size:0.95rem;color:var(--kc-muted);line-height:1.6}\n  .value-strip{margin-top:1.5rem;padding:0.9rem 1.1rem;border-radius:14px;background:rgba(211,146,102,0.08);border:1px dashed rgba(211,146,102,0.6);font-size:0.95rem;color:var(--kc-muted)}\n  .story-content h2,.features h2,.final-cta h2,.howto h2{font-family:\"Proza Libre\",\"Georgia\",serif;font-size:1.75rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:0.85rem}\n  .story-content p,.howto p{font-size:0.98rem;line-height:1.65;color:var(--kc-muted);margin-bottom:0.7rem}\n  .step-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:1.2rem;margin-top:1.5rem}\n  .step-card{background:#fff;border-radius:18px;border:1px solid var(--kc-border);padding:1.2rem 1.25rem;position:relative}\n  .step-num{display:inline-block;width:32px;height:32px;line-height:32px;text-align:center;border-radius:999px;background:var(--kc-teal);color:#fff;font-weight:600;font-family:\"Proza Libre\",serif;margin-bottom:0.6rem}\n  .step-card h3{font-family:\"Proza Libre\",serif;font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:0.4rem}\n  .step-card p{font-size:0.93rem;color:var(--kc-muted);line-height:1.55}\n  .final-cta{text-align:center}\n  .final-cta .cta-content{max-width:680px;margin:0 auto}\n  .final-cta .guarantee{font-size:0.95rem;color:var(--kc-muted);margin:0.75rem 0 0.9rem;line-height:1.65}\n  @media(max-width:960px){.hero{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr)}.hero-image{order:-1}.features-grid,.step-grid{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr)}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kc-page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"announcement-bar\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuying a kiln? Add the Thistle and you have a wheel that will keep up for years. Shelf and apron included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"hero section\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"hero-content\"\u003e\n    \u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"hero-eyebrow\"\u003eKiln add-on package\u003c\/span\u003eThistle pottery wheel + Shelf + Apron\u003c\/h1\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"hero-subtitle\"\u003eFor anyone who has outgrown a starter wheel, or wants to buy once and buy right. Add the Thistle direct-drive wheel to your kiln order and the Thistle shelf and a craft apron come with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul class=\"price-bullet-points\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne price, the wheel's.\u003c\/strong\u003e You pay what the Thistle costs on its own. The shelf and the apron come at no charge. Not £1,699 and then another £170.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThistle direct-drive wheel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 800W direct drive with no belt to slip, centres up to 25kg of clay, hall-effect foot pedal, built-in USB-A and USB-C charging. The motor goes silent the moment your foot lifts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKiln Crafts Thistle Wheel Shelf:\u003c\/strong\u003e made for the Thistle's frame. Solid wood top, powder-coated steel frame finished to match the wheel, fitted with a Phillips screwdriver. Usually £129.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraft apron, your choice of colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e teal, pink or milk. Linen-cotton, crossover front that covers you chest to knee, a chest pocket and two deep side pockets. One size, adjustable ties, machine washable. Usually £44.95.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEverything on one order, with your kiln.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"trust-badges\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"trust-badge\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned in the UK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"trust-badge\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3-year warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"trust-badge\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30-day home trial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"trust-badge\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree UK delivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"hero-image\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"price-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"price-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"price-main\"\u003e£1,699\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"price-original\"\u003e£1,872.95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"price-tag\"\u003eShelf \u0026amp; apron free\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"price-saving\"\u003eYou save £173.95 against buying the three separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"price-subcopy\"\u003eThistle wheel at its normal £1,699, with the Thistle Wheel Shelf (£129) and a craft apron (£44.95) added free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"price-note\"\u003eAdded to your kiln order on the kiln's page. Free delivery to mainland UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"section features\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the package\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"box-list\" style=\"list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:.5rem 1.5rem;font-size:.98rem;color:var(--kc-muted);\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThistle direct-drive wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHall-effect foot pedal\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBuilt-in USB-A and USB-C charging\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eKiln Crafts Thistle Wheel Shelf, solid wood top\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCraft apron in your chosen colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"section story\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"story-content\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eBuilt for the moment a starter wheel starts holding you back\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThere's a point where the wheel struggles with heavier clay, or the pedal response isn't quite right, or you simply want a machine you can rely on without thinking about it. The Thistle is built for that moment. Direct drive sends torque straight to the wheelhead, so it responds the same whether you're finessing a rim at 10 RPM or leaning into a 25kg block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe white acrylic top wipes clean in seconds. The shelf puts your tools and water at the wheel rather than on a table behind you. And the apron means the clay stays off your clothes on a long session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"section howto\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWorth knowing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"know-list\" style=\"list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;font-size:.98rem;color:var(--kc-muted);\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll need clay.\u003c\/strong\u003e One 12.5kg bag is plenty to learn on and fill a first firing. It isn't included here, so add a bag to your order or pick one up locally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Thistle shelf is on pre-order.\u003c\/strong\u003e The first batch lands with our next container. Your wheel and apron ship with your kiln and the shelf follows on its own, at no extra delivery charge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Thistle comes as a wheel and pedal.\u003c\/strong\u003e Batts, stools and tools are available separately, or use what you already have.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe wheel is backed for 3 years\u003c\/strong\u003e, with 30 days at home to change your mind. If anything goes wrong we fix it or replace it, and we pick up the phone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivered free to the kerbside, UK mainland.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your kiln and wheel are heavy, so have a second pair of hands around on the day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"lockup\" style=\"text-align:center;margin-top:3rem;padding:2.2rem 1.5rem;background:var(--kc-bg);border:1px solid var(--kc-border);border-radius:24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Proza Libre',Georgia,serif;font-size:2rem;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 .3rem;\"\u003eKeep making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;font-size:1rem;color:var(--kc-muted);margin:0 0 .6rem;\"\u003eCrafted with passion, delivered with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:.8rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:3px;color:var(--kc-teal);margin:0;\"\u003eKILN CRAFTS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:.95rem;color:var(--kc-muted);margin:1rem 0 0;\"\u003eNot sure which wheel suits your space? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kilncrafts.co.uk\/pages\/contact\"\u003eGet in touch\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll talk it through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kiln Crafts","offers":[{"title":"Teal","offer_id":63260827910531,"sku":"PW-THISTLE-SA-TEAL","price":1699.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pink","offer_id":63260827943299,"sku":"PW-THISTLE-SA-PINK","price":1699.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Milk","offer_id":63260827976067,"sku":"PW-THISTLE-SA-MILK","price":1699.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/2951\/5308\/files\/thistle-shelf-01-three-quarter_d3563d99-3124-40bf-a2c3-9a561cb4a6e5.jpg?v=1794242244","url":"https:\/\/www.kilncrafts.co.uk\/products\/thistle-shelf-apron","provider":"Kiln Crafts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}