Kiln Firings
CK studio kilns are fired regularly. All work is fired first come/first serve. Work made at CK is given priority. External work that is dropped off is usually fired within 2-3 weeks. Delays can be expected in busy months (October, November & December).
We operate a pre-pay system for bisque firing. You will be expected to pay for your bisque firing upon drop off. Glazed pieces are paid for upon pickup.
Studio Firing Temperatures
Bisque 920° C, Cone 08 / Glaze 1.220° C, Cone 6.
For external firings, we require confirmation of your clay/glaze firing temperatures. If your clay/glaze combination fits the above temperatures, your pieces can be included in our Studio firings.
Costs
Work made at CK: €9 per Kilo, plus €2 per kilo for materials, for firing. *Work made from start to finish at CK. Any glaze drips onto CK kiln shelves are charged as an added extra fee minimum €5 per piece, depending on the size of the melt.
External work*: €12 per Kilo, per firing. *€5 minimum. Small objects must be prepared on top of a fireable plate or Jewelry hanger, both of which are weighed together & included in kilo price. Any glaze drips onto CK kiln shelves are charged as an added extra fee minimum 5€ per piece, depending on the size of the melt.
*EXTERNAL FIRING REQUIREMENTS:
External work must be dropped off or picked up between 13:00 - 18:00 on open studio days. Clay & Glaze temperatures must match the above Studio Firing Temperatures. Please check the packaging of your materials: if one of your clay or glaze temperatures is lower than our studio firing temperatures, your work will not be accepted. Glaze must be fully removed from the bottoms of all pieces. Any objects that are too thin, too thick, or solid clay (not hollowed out) will not be accepted. Please review our Kiln Booking Guidelines and Studio Guidelines for more details.
Entire Kiln Bookings
For special projects or alternative temperatures (up to 1.320° Celcius, Cone 10), you can book the entire kiln and program it to suit your needs.
Entire kiln bookings must be made 1 Month in advance. Kiln bookings may be limited or made unavailable at any time to allow for studio priorities.
You will be required to load & unload your own work. Damage to kiln shelves & kiln furniture is your responsibility. Kiln shelves will need to be returned to their previous condition after use of the kiln.
Large Kiln: Rohde TE 200, Interior: 60 cm width, 65 cm height.
Medium Kiln: Rohde TE 150, Interior: 55 cm width, 65 cm height.
Small Kiln: Rohde Ecotop 60, Interior: 40 cm width, 45 cm height.
Entire Kiln Costs
€190 Large Kiln / €150 Medium Kiln / €110 Small Kiln
Interested in Booking a Kiln? Please review our Kiln Booking Guidelines.
