Shimpo Ceramics

Shimpo Ceramics Company

06/12/2026

Be careful what you order!!! 👨‍💻🛒 Late-night online shopping is a dangerous game. Big thanks to for warning us about the dangers of online shopping! Ha 😂💀 We all thought we were getting into a simple hobby, but a brand new RK-55 (Vl-lite) and a bulldog is next level. 🏺🐶

06/05/2026

Stop breaking your back wedging clay for an entire classroom! 🛑

Clay recycling just got a major upgrade.🚀 Big thanks to for showing us how it's done with the ultimate classroom powerhouse.

The Shimpo NVS-07 completely changes the game because it mixes and vacuums clay all in one single chamber. No extra steps, no massive mess, and zero manual wedging required for students. Just dump in your clay scraps and let this beast do the heavy lifting.

Why the NVS-07 Rules the Studio:
- All-In-One: Mixes, vacuums, and extrudes all in one chamber.
- Flawless De-Airing: Built-in vacuum pump sucks out every single air pocket.
- Classroom Tough: Rugged stainless steel body built for heavy student use.
- Safety First: Dual safety system protects busy hands during operation.
- True Powerhouse: Packs a 1HP motor to easily crush bone-dry scraps.

Save your arms, save your time, and keep your classroom creating! 🏺

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05/29/2026

Brilliant studio DIY by !!!✨️This adjustable table is a total game changer. Job well done! ✨️🙌🙌

05/22/2026

☀️✈️🧳 Summer travel is almost here, and we know so many of you are prepping to bring your mobile studio with you!

With everyone packing their bags in the next few months, we felt this was the perfect time to share this game- changing travel win.

Shout out to for proving that you can absolutely check your Shimpo Aspire Tabletop wheel and have it arrive 100% perfectly intact! 🎉📦

If you are planning to take your studio on vacation this summer, here is the formula to survive the baggage handlers:

• Protect the motor shaft: Detach the wheel head so the motor shaft doesn't bend on impact.

• Go hard-shell: Use a rigid, heavy-duty suitcase to block crushing forces from other bags.

• Mummy wrap: Pad it tightly with foam and clothes so it cannot shift mid-flight.

• TSA ready: Keep the layers easy to open because airport security will definitely peek inside.

Your mobile summer studio is officially cleared for takeoff! 📦✨️

👇 Are you traveling with your pottery gear this summer? Let us know where you're heading below!

05/15/2026

The ultimate 9-to-5 motivation: knowing your day job is funding your dream Shimpo Pugmill!🛠🛠✨️

Thank you for sharing what we are all thinking. Who else is surviving the daily grind just to reclaim their studio time?

05/08/2026

There's beauty in the evolution.✨️ We love this perspective on change from , who took one of our 1970s RK-2 wheels and breathed new life into it.

Seeing a piece of our history repainted and ready for a new generation of makers is the best kind of "new beginning." Proof that while styles change, quality and creativity are timeless.

04/24/2026

🏺 NEW WHEEL UNBOXING 🏺
Watch as she unboxes her new Shimpo Vl-lite pottery wheel!

Vl-LITE SPECS

Motor Power: 1/2 HP, 100W DC motor

Centering Capacity: 25lbs, which is half a box of clay

Wheel Head: 12 inch cast alloy with pre-drilled holes and bat pins

Speed: 0 - 250 RPM

Reversibility: Includes a switch for clockwise and counter-clockwise rotation, accommodating both right and left handed throwers

Portability: Weighs only 51 lbs, making it easy to move around the studio or store away

Dimensions: 22"x 28 x 21"

Warranty: 5 year manufacturer's warranty

Visit our website for more details and to find a dealer near you.

www.shimpoceramics.com/shimpo-vl-lite/

04/17/2026

Something smooth. Quiet. Built for control. 😂
Thanks, nopalespottery for sharing!

To everyone who showed up, showed love, and brought the energy- this was all because of you ✨️Whether you came from near...
04/10/2026

To everyone who showed up, showed love, and brought the energy- this was all because of you ✨️

Whether you came from nearby or traveled miles to be with us, we felt your excitement every single day. You turned moments into memories and made 2027 one to remember.

We are so grateful you were a part of it. Until next time...💫

It's almost that time of year again!!! Safe travels to everyone and see you soon!
03/20/2026

It's almost that time of year again!!! Safe travels to everyone and see you soon!

Address

175 Wall Street
Glendale Heights, IL
60139

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(800) 237-7079

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