West Derby, Liverpool

Kiln Hire

I have a 40 litre Potterycrafts Aurora kiln available for bisque and glaze firings from my small home studio.

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Bisque-fired pottery stacked on kiln shelves

Kiln

Potterycrafts Aurora, 40 litre

  • Chamber size: 357mm high x 400mm wide.
  • Capacity example: around 20 mugs plus a plate or shelf of test tiles for glaze firing, with more room for bisque.
  • Firing range: bisque to 950°C and glaze to 1240°C, with flexibility if you are filling the kiln and your clay and glaze specs are suitable.

Best for

Small batches and careful firings

This suits potters who need a local firing option for small batches, test tiles, mugs, bowls, or a mixed shelf of work.

When you get in touch, include the clay body, target temperature, whether it is bisque or glaze, and roughly how much space the work will need.

Prices

Firing prices

Full kiln

Bisque firing

£40
Half kiln

Bisque firing

£30
Full kiln

Glaze firing

£50
Half kiln

Glaze firing

£35

One-off pieces can still be arranged on an individual basis.

How it works

  • You can load your pots yourself, or I can load them for you with care.
  • Firings take time to heat and cool; work is usually ready for collection the following day.
  • Please bring your own packing or boxes when collecting your pieces.

Before firing

  • All work must be bone dry for bisque.
  • Please confirm the clay and glaze firing range before booking.
  • For glaze firings, bases must be clean with no glaze likely to run onto the shelf.
  • Damage to shelves or kiln caused by glaze runs or unprepared bases will need to be covered by you.
  • I cannot accept responsibility for breakages or glaze faults that occur during firing.
Closed Potterycrafts Aurora kiln in The Honest Potter studio
Kelvin the kiln.
Open Potterycrafts Aurora kiln in The Honest Potter studio
Inside the kiln.
Open kiln with freshly fired cups and test tiles after a glaze firing
A small glaze firing after unloading.

Questions

Ask before you book

If you would like to book a firing, check whether your clay or glaze is suitable, or ask about space in the kiln, send a message with the firing details and I will get back to you.

Contact me