January 2009 Notable Toys — Sculpting & Accessories

Introducing the easiest way to center up to 4 lbs. of clay on a potter's wheel the first time, every time. The QuickCenter is "training wheels" for the centering process. The components of the system include the Universal Adaptor, Recessed Bat, Canister/Plunger, False Bottoms Set, Ejector, and QuickCenter Bat Pins. "Centering clay on a potter's wheel can be intimidating for students and those new to ceramics. The QuickCenter takes the guesswork out of centering clay in just three easy steps," Richard Fullenweider, advertising and media director of AMACO, told TDmonthly. Launch date: December 2008.