Firing
Claymakers rents kilns on a space available basis. If you have a small volume of work to fire, simply bring it in during store hours and we will help you evaluate the firing cost. If you need to rent half of a kiln or more, please contact us a week to two weeks prior to the firing for scheduling. Please note that at busy times of the year (December), we may not be able to accommodate all requests.
If you are firing clay that was not purchased at Claymakers, we ask that you identify the type of clay when scheduling a firing.
If you are firing clay that was not purchased at Claymakers, we ask that you identify the type of clay when scheduling a firing.
Electric Kiln Rental
The cost for renting a full, 7 cubic foot electric kiln firing is $125.00 (bisque and glaze firings). Cost of bisque only is $50.00. Cost of a glaze firing plus use of glazes (no bisque) is $75.00. Cost of a bisque firing plus use of studio glazes, without a final glaze firing, is $90.00.
Kiln rentals are subject to class loads and the amount of work needed to be fired for classes. Student work for those registered in classes are a priority. Rented space in kilns can take up to 2 weeks. Claymakers is not responsible for firings that can not meet our firing schedule due to class loads.
Firing large sculptural pieces needing a long pre-heat or lengthy firing programs will require additional fees (to be determined by the piece.)
The full firing charge includes use of studio glazes if you are familiar with our glazes and glazing techniques. Glazing instruction is not included.
The price for once-firing work to Cone 04 is $65.00 (studio glazes are not available for once-firing).
Payment is made at the time work comes into the studio.
Firing work by the piece costs $.02 per cubic inch for bisque firing. Glaze firing by the piece costs $.03 per cubic inch, with a 2 inch minimum for height. Green work is measured, the cubic inches are calculated, and payment is made for firing at the time work comes into the studio. Minimum cost is $1.50 per piece. For work fired by the piece, our bisque temperature is cone 06, and glaze firings are to Cone 04 or Cone 6.
Glazing considerations and extra costs:
The renter assumes responsibility for any kiln damage caused by mistaken identification of a clay’s firing temperature.
The renter agrees to pay Claymakers the replacement cost of any damaged kiln shelves (resulting from glaze drips or runs). Work must be free of glaze on the bottom.
Cost, if a single piece melts to a shelf: $10
Cost for replacement of an extensively damaged half shelf $35
Cost for replacement of an extensively damaged full shelf $55
Gas Firing
Individuals or independently coordinated groups may rent the 18 cubic foot gas kiln for Cone 6 reduction firings. The price of a glaze firing is $450. Firing dates are coordinated with the studio manager.
Renters may participate in loading and firing, but the firings are conducted by studio staff. Renters assume the same responsibilities regarding the use of studio glazes and glaze drips or runs with the gas kiln as those assumed with electric kiln rentals. Bisque firing is not included.
The cost for renting a full, 7 cubic foot electric kiln firing is $125.00 (bisque and glaze firings). Cost of bisque only is $50.00. Cost of a glaze firing plus use of glazes (no bisque) is $75.00. Cost of a bisque firing plus use of studio glazes, without a final glaze firing, is $90.00.
Kiln rentals are subject to class loads and the amount of work needed to be fired for classes. Student work for those registered in classes are a priority. Rented space in kilns can take up to 2 weeks. Claymakers is not responsible for firings that can not meet our firing schedule due to class loads.
Firing large sculptural pieces needing a long pre-heat or lengthy firing programs will require additional fees (to be determined by the piece.)
The full firing charge includes use of studio glazes if you are familiar with our glazes and glazing techniques. Glazing instruction is not included.
The price for once-firing work to Cone 04 is $65.00 (studio glazes are not available for once-firing).
Payment is made at the time work comes into the studio.
Firing work by the piece costs $.02 per cubic inch for bisque firing. Glaze firing by the piece costs $.03 per cubic inch, with a 2 inch minimum for height. Green work is measured, the cubic inches are calculated, and payment is made for firing at the time work comes into the studio. Minimum cost is $1.50 per piece. For work fired by the piece, our bisque temperature is cone 06, and glaze firings are to Cone 04 or Cone 6.
Glazing considerations and extra costs:
The renter assumes responsibility for any kiln damage caused by mistaken identification of a clay’s firing temperature.
The renter agrees to pay Claymakers the replacement cost of any damaged kiln shelves (resulting from glaze drips or runs). Work must be free of glaze on the bottom.
Cost, if a single piece melts to a shelf: $10
Cost for replacement of an extensively damaged half shelf $35
Cost for replacement of an extensively damaged full shelf $55
Gas Firing
Individuals or independently coordinated groups may rent the 18 cubic foot gas kiln for Cone 6 reduction firings. The price of a glaze firing is $450. Firing dates are coordinated with the studio manager.
Renters may participate in loading and firing, but the firings are conducted by studio staff. Renters assume the same responsibilities regarding the use of studio glazes and glaze drips or runs with the gas kiln as those assumed with electric kiln rentals. Bisque firing is not included.