The pottery wheel seems more like a joke than anything else its not molding the clay its just pushing it around weve tried more clay and it realy does nothing whats the deal

It depends on what you're trying to do. Gardening? Pottery?

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Complain to the mechanic-if he won't help-call the local business authority about misconduct. If you paid for the job then it should be done correctly. An overseer will make sure both parties are being honest about their side and see that the correct action is being done.

If you just want the joints to move freely, I have had success using eyepins. They are good for small figures. If you would like a more realistic joint, you could use a ball joint method. You can find useful instructional videos on how to make ball joints on youtube.

go to mscustomercare.com-scroll down until you see the pottery wheel, then download directions. We did receive the directions for my daughters pottery wheel, however it is missing page 4 and 8. I hope this helps!

http://mscustomercare.com/

I have the Discovery Kids Pottery Wheel Ultimate instructions. email me for the download.

you can find step by step instructions at: http://www.ehow.com/videos-on_5382_make-clay-pottery.html

call our customer service dept at 888-425-9113 x 127
cost is $9.98 plus $7.00 shipping
or you can try to buy one on your own -

6-9 volt
800 milliamps
pin is +

Ms. J. Miller
[email protected]
NSI International, Inc
Customer Service Dept
888-425-9113 x 127

If you opt out of ordering one, you could try Radio Shack with the above information.

You would want to use CERAMIC clay. The easiest way to make dishes is on a potter's wheel, but could be done with rolling pin and bowl / plate / cup to form. Roll clay anwhere from 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick, using flour or cornstarch to prevent sticking to work surface / tools / forms. Lay clay over form and trim off excess clay. As it will be very soft, you may want to leave it uncovered for a day or two so it can dry out and harden to near-leather hard.
You CAN use your oven to fire (bake), and for safe food / dishwasher use, after first firing, glaze with non-lead, non-toxic pottery glaze. *Careful not to get too thick as glaze WILL run during the second firing.
Your local Arts & Crafts / Pottery store should have all you need to make what you want, as well as DIY help on / with all aspects of pottery for even the greenest of beginners.