I so so wanted this to be a great toy. This one was supposed to be one of the better ones that the motor was powerful enough to allow you to mold the clay and it spins. NO WAY!! This does not work as advertised!! Now my son got this for his 8th bday and he thinks it works so for that I guess it doesn't matter. He puts his clay on gets all muddy and wet and does his projects. But truly in reality he is just molding the clay with his hands the pottery wheel is of no use. But guess if he is having fun and thinks it is something special all is good!!