Kiln firing services

 

I offer kiln firing services from my studio located at Church Farm, Ardeley, Stevenage, SG2 7AH.

Limited spots are available each month which take place between firings for my own work.

Please read all details and conditions below before getting in contact to book your firing. Thanks!

Kiln details

  • Nabertherm 45L top loading electric kiln
  • Purchased new May 2023
  • 2-3 shelf capacity (depending on height of pieces)
  • Shelf size guide - fits 7 standard sized mugs

Firing temperatures

  • Bisque 950°C
  • Earthenware 1050°C
  • Stoneware - 1150 or 1250°C

Hire details

  • The kiln is available to be hired as a whole or by the shelf (my kiln will fit 2 x 10cm height shelves and one 5cm height shelf in total).
  • Whole - £25 per firing (bisque or glaze)
  • By the shelf - £10 (bisque or glaze).
  • If an extra tall shelf is needed, 2 shelves will need to be hired at £20.
  • Pieces can be dropped off and collected on Mondays, Fridays and Sundays.

Hire rules and conditions

  • Commercial clay and glazes only.
  • All pieces for bisque firing must be fully bone dry on drop off. If any moisture remains this will delay the firing.
  • Clay cookies to be used under all pieces during glaze firings (to be provided by the hirer - these can be bone dry greenware or previously fired cookies).
  • The kiln will be for hire only when no signs of kiln element or thermocouple maintenance are shown or due, but no results can be guaranteed and all pieces are fired at the makers own risk.

For further details or to book your firing, please get in contact below - I aim to respond within 1-2 business days

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