As long as they meet our requirements, we are happy to fire your work for you in our kilns.
Please read the FIRING GUIDELINES AND POLICIES below.
Please note: We do NOT do earthenware low firing, or highfire.
Click here to: DOWNLOAD AND PRINT OUR FIRING SERVICE CONTRACT HERE
To ensure the safety of your work, others work, the kilns and equipment, please take a moment to carefully read through the following:
To ensure a smooth firing process and protect our equipment and your work, please carefully follow the requirements below. Work that does not meet these standards WILL be rejected.
Before You Drop Off:
MAKERS MARK: All work must be clearly stamped with your maker's mark. Unmarked items will not be accepted.
DRY WORK ONLY: All pieces must be bone dry. Wet greenware will not be accepted.
NO ONCE FIRING: We do not offer once firing. Greenware must be glaze-free. Underglaze on greenware is fine
GLAZE GUIDELINES:
- The base and bottom 2mm of all pieces must be free of glaze (underglaze is fine)
- If using Amaco, Mayco, Jungle Gems, runny or homemade glazes (and tests), you must provide kILN COOKIES for each piece
- You are responsible for any kiln or shelf damage caused by glaze runnage
HOLLOWED FORMS ONLY: Pieces must be hollowed out. we reserve the right to reject any work we believe may not survive the firing or could risk damage to other pieces/kiln
FIRING TEMPERATURES and PRICING:
- Bisque Firing: 1000-1020*C
- Glaze Firing: 1220*C MIDFIRE ONLY
YOU ARE FULLY RESPONSIBLE for any damage your work causes to our kilns, shelves or others artists' pieces.
SHELF DAMAGE FEE:
Shelf requiring grinding: Up to $100 charge
Shelf beyond repair: $300 replacement fee
Loss, Damage & Liability:
The Pottery Studio is not responsible for lost, damaged or unsalvageable work due to firing.
- If damage occurs due to a kiln malfunction or staff handling error, you won't be charged for that firing - but we do not cover replacement costs of the piece.
Firing Costs & Wait Times
BISQUE FIRING: $11 PER KG
MIDFIRE GLAZE FIRING: $13 PER KG
FINAL COST is calculated AFTER firing, based on the actual weight of your pieces, including any additional fees for damage or cleaning if applicable. Additional charges may apply for work needing additional attention including storage, holding, marking or drying space if work does not meet our firing requirements.
This is NOT a priority service: Firing turnaround depends on our internal schedule, and can range from anywhere between 2 to 8 weeks.
WE ACCEPT DROP OFFS ON
Saturday ONLY between 10am-4pm
(Public holidays and closure periods
affect these hours)
Your items must come in a box, and adhere to our above
terms and conditions/requirements.
You will be asked to fill in the firing contract when you drop the work off.
TO SAVE TIME, PLEASE print it yourself via the link at the top of this page, and fill it in.
The contract requires your personal details and all details of the clay/glaze used including firing temps and brand.
Please have this information on you apon delivery.
Incomplete forms with work will result in no firing - or additional admin costs for information follow up.