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Simple Set Up
Moisten the bat pad and center it on your ceramic wheel. The fabric-like texture becomes soft and elastic when wet, improving its adherence and minimizing wobbling.
Extra Support
Moisten the underside of the pottery bat and press it firmly onto the bat pad for a snug fit. It includes two pinholes to enhance stability on wheels with pins, but it works just as effectively on wheels without them.
Versatile Fit
Place the moistened pottery clay on the bat and start the wheel to ensure secure adhesion. With its 12-inch diameter, the bat pad offers flexibility for a wide range of pottery and ceramic projects.
Easy to Clean
Hand wash or machine wash in cold water. Store in a sealed bag to maintain moisture. If the potters wheel bat pad dries out and stiffens, simply soak it in water to restore its flexibility.
Achieve Finer Details
This pottery tool eliminates bat movement, prevents warping, and secures worn bat holes, ensuring a smooth trimming process ideal for precise work on bowls and plates.
Extended Bat Life
Extend the lifespan of older bats by securing worn or loose bat holes with the bat pad. Continue using your pottery bats for throwing without needing frequent replacements.
Improved Consistency
The bat pad ensures consistent performance across different projects by providing a stable platform, preventing uneven pressure on ceramic clay, and reducing the likelihood of errors.
Save Time
The bat pad reduces the need for adjustments during the pottery process. This allows potters to focus more on creating, trimming, and detailing rather than continuously repositioning their ceramics wheel.
jennifer n
2025-08-31 18:47:26
I was so glad when I saw these here. I have a bat that rattles a bit when used. Once I put the mat under it everything cleared up and stopped rattling. I'll be ordering more of these soon.
J. Dean
2025-08-13 14:16:09
I've been using the Pottery Head Bat Mate pad for a while now, and I have to say, it’s been great. At first, I didn’t think I needed a bat pad, but once I started using it, I quickly realized how much more stable my clay feels during both throwing and trimming. The pad really eliminates any movement or wobbling from the bat, which was a big issue with my older ones. I’ve definitely noticed an improvement in my work with a lot less adjusting mid-throw. Plus, it makes removing the bat from the wheel much easier.It’s versatile enough to handle projects of all sizes—from small mugs to larger bowls. Whether I’m doing a delicate trim or shaping something bigger, the pad keeps everything securely in place, meaning fewer interruptions to reposition the bat. This has made my workflow smoother and faster, allowing me to focus more on the clay itself.For such a small investment, this pad has made a big difference in efficiency and precision. It’s definitely improved the quality of my work, and I’d recommend it to both beginners and experienced potters who want more control and stability on the wheel.
V
2025-08-12 16:05:19
Perfect for pottery creation on or off the wheel texture allows it not to stick to the clay to bad and easy to peel off if stuck to it.
KKJ
2025-08-11 18:00:14
I've been a believer in bat mates/ bat pads for several years, since being introduced to them by my first pottery instructor. They help stabilize slight wobbles or small warps in bats that you might not even notice, but once you add the bat mate, you'll feel the difference. Bats have something more than the bat pins (which might be loose or uneven without you even noticing) to "grab" onto, and will rest more evenly on the wheel.This is a great price for a bat mate / bat pad, and I notice no discernible difference between this one and the others I own, including some made by the original maker. It washes up well, re-hydrates just fine, and fits my 12" wheel perfectly.
Customer in SF
2025-08-10 10:09:07
These work great as a substitution of the brand name Xiem bat mates! The color lasts a bit longer, but does eventually fade the same as the brand name ones. These work really great for wheel throwing and keep the bat from the dreaded wiggle!
Jeanna F.
2025-08-08 16:37:27
I love this! I use these for many things around my studio. This one worked well at keeping my bat from slipping on the wheel but it was also good for keeping my rims nicely cushioned while I trim the bottoms of mugs and bowls. Easy to clean up and pretty durable.
Tinkerer
2025-08-04 16:37:39
The bat mate is a thin pad of spongy fabric--pretty much like synthetic chamois--for placing underneath pottery bats to keep them from rocking and sliding around while you center your clay. It has to be wetted and wrung out to work. If you store your bats in a stack on a flat surface, they won't warp and rock. If your bat pin holes become enlarged, drill new ones. I was thinking maybe I could use the bat mate by itself for trimming bowls, but tapping on center is so much easier. The damp pad does stick remarkably well to a flat surface, I just haven't found a use for it yet.
Customer
2025-07-05 15:11:32
ASIN: B0DK61YTB1 $10.95Pottery Head Bat Mate - 12" Universal Pad for Pottery Bats for Better Stability - Anti-Slip Mat with Pin Holes for Pottery Wheel Bats - Ceramic & Pottery Tools for Trimming - Clay Sculpting ToolsProduct is as described. But the bat pin holes are not placed such that they fit my wheel.Do be aware that this is a knock off. It is not the name brand.
jennifer n
2025-06-13 10:32:19
I was so glad when I saw these here. I have a bat that rattles a bit when used. Once I put the mat under it everything cleared up and stopped rattling. I'll be ordering more of these soon.
J. Dean
2025-05-14 19:00:34
I've been using the Pottery Head Bat Mate pad for a while now, and I have to say, it’s been great. At first, I didn’t think I needed a bat pad, but once I started using it, I quickly realized how much more stable my clay feels during both throwing and trimming. The pad really eliminates any movement or wobbling from the bat, which was a big issue with my older ones. I’ve definitely noticed an improvement in my work with a lot less adjusting mid-throw. Plus, it makes removing the bat from the wheel much easier.It’s versatile enough to handle projects of all sizes—from small mugs to larger bowls. Whether I’m doing a delicate trim or shaping something bigger, the pad keeps everything securely in place, meaning fewer interruptions to reposition the bat. This has made my workflow smoother and faster, allowing me to focus more on the clay itself.For such a small investment, this pad has made a big difference in efficiency and precision. It’s definitely improved the quality of my work, and I’d recommend it to both beginners and experienced potters who want more control and stability on the wheel.
V
2025-05-13 11:26:28
Perfect for pottery creation on or off the wheel texture allows it not to stick to the clay to bad and easy to peel off if stuck to it.
KKJ
2025-04-15 15:13:09
I've been a believer in bat mates/ bat pads for several years, since being introduced to them by my first pottery instructor. They help stabilize slight wobbles or small warps in bats that you might not even notice, but once you add the bat mate, you'll feel the difference. Bats have something more than the bat pins (which might be loose or uneven without you even noticing) to "grab" onto, and will rest more evenly on the wheel.This is a great price for a bat mate / bat pad, and I notice no discernible difference between this one and the others I own, including some made by the original maker. It washes up well, re-hydrates just fine, and fits my 12" wheel perfectly.
Customer in SF
2025-03-29 11:52:55
These work great as a substitution of the brand name Xiem bat mates! The color lasts a bit longer, but does eventually fade the same as the brand name ones. These work really great for wheel throwing and keep the bat from the dreaded wiggle!
Jeanna F.
2025-03-12 13:47:11
I love this! I use these for many things around my studio. This one worked well at keeping my bat from slipping on the wheel but it was also good for keeping my rims nicely cushioned while I trim the bottoms of mugs and bowls. Easy to clean up and pretty durable.
Tinkerer
2025-01-13 15:17:17
The bat mate is a thin pad of spongy fabric--pretty much like synthetic chamois--for placing underneath pottery bats to keep them from rocking and sliding around while you center your clay. It has to be wetted and wrung out to work. If you store your bats in a stack on a flat surface, they won't warp and rock. If your bat pin holes become enlarged, drill new ones. I was thinking maybe I could use the bat mate by itself for trimming bowls, but tapping on center is so much easier. The damp pad does stick remarkably well to a flat surface, I just haven't found a use for it yet.
Customer
2025-01-06 09:53:07
ASIN: B0DK61YTB1 $10.95Pottery Head Bat Mate - 12" Universal Pad for Pottery Bats for Better Stability - Anti-Slip Mat with Pin Holes for Pottery Wheel Bats - Ceramic & Pottery Tools for Trimming - Clay Sculpting ToolsProduct is as described. But the bat pin holes are not placed such that they fit my wheel.Do be aware that this is a knock off. It is not the name brand.
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