DIY Sink Trap Instructions and Links

This product is a one-page digital guide that covers everything you need to make your own Friendly Potter Bucket 2.0! It includes links to the products I used and six simple steps to assemble it.

Clay and plumbing don’t mix (boo!) But starting your studio shouldn’t mean expensive gear. Enter the Friendly Potter Bucket 2.0: a budget-friendly, do-it-yourself sink trap designed to keep clay out of your pipes and your peace of mind intact.

Built from everyday materials, this two-stage bucket system works hard (just like you). Dirty water flows in, heavy sediment sinks to the bottom, and cleaner water rises and overflows into the second bucket. A simple PVC valve at the base makes draining easy.

Why you’ll love it:

• Budget friendly and beginner approved (less than $50)
• Keeps clay out of your drains (your landlord will thank you)
• Made from simple, replaceable parts you can grab at your local hardware store
• Designed and tested by Friendly Potter in a cozy 400 sq. ft. apartment, with Pickles the cat supervising

Neighborly heads-up: This bucket isn’t glamorous. From time to time, you might see a little drip or find it’s not the sleekest thing in your studio. But it works, it’s cheap, and it’s often the very first step potters take toward building a real home setup.

Perfect for the maker who’s just getting started and needs a simple, reliable way to protect their sink.