As a kiln owner, I'm happy to share my equipment with others.
Kiln Specifications:
Nabertherm electric toploader with 45L capacity.
Inner dimensions: 410mm x 340mm (W x H)
Maximum Temperature: 1320°C
Prices
Bisque firing: £35
Glaze firing: £55
(Specific / long firing schedules will be charged additionally.)
Deposit
Unfortunate things can happen, such as kiln shelf damage, therefore I require a £10 cash deposit when dropping off your items that I will give back upon collecting your fired items.
Payment
Payment can be made either online once your booking in confirmed, or by card or cash when you drop off your work.
Firing Terms and Conditions
· Once your booking is confirmed details of the clay and glazes that you are using must be emailed in advance of the firing. Please include photos of labels, and links to the materials you are using where possible.
· Greenware pieces should be fully dry, and any work which requires a preheat and slow firing (such as chunky sculptural work) will incur an additional fee.
· Glazed pieces should have 1cm clearance between any glaze and the kiln shelf, and all bases must be wiped fully clear of glaze.
· If you suspect your glaze may run you must provide a drip tray to sit fully under your work.
· Faults in ceramic objects’ structures and glazes may result in breakages that may only become visible once firing is complete. I will not be held liable for any damages, cracking, unexpected results, or faults of this nature.
· I will always make sure to handle your work with care and respect, but accidents can happen. If an item is damaged due to an accident I will offer a discount on the cost of your firing service, but will not be held liable for any damages of this nature.
· I will not fire any work that I deem unsafe or risky (eg. too thick, combustible inclusions, poorly glazed work).
· Work must be collected promptly after the work is unloaded, I sadly don’t have the space to store work for long periods of time.
· Any damage to the kiln or kiln furniture due to poorly made or glazed pieces will be charged to you. This price will vary depending on the damage incurred, but prices for kiln furniture are detailed below.
Price per replacement kiln shelf = £65
Price per replacement half kiln shelf = £45
Price per replacement shelf prop = £8.50
Minor shelf damage (small glaze runs that can be scraped off) = £10
Moderate shelf damage (glaze or clay that melts which needs chiselled off and shelf repairs) = £25