Firing Services and Kiln Rental Policy​

Effective January1st, 2026

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Full Kiln Rental

 

Extra Large Kiln Rental (Kiln #1) ​

• $100  Bisque Firing Cone 06-04

• $100 Glaze Firing Cone 4-6

• Internal dimension of 42'' wide x 27'' deep, just over 16.5 cubic feet.

• Ideal for the artist who has about 4-5 bags of clay worth of projects, depending on scale of each artwork.

Large Kiln Rental (Kiln #2) ​

• $70  Bisque Firing Cone 06-04

• $70 Glaze Firing Cone 4-6

• Internal dimension of 28'' wide x 27'' deep, just over 11.5 cubic feet.

• Ideal for the artist who has about 4-5 bags of clay worth of projects, depending on scale of each artwork.

 

Small Kiln Rental (Kiln #3)​

• $60 Bisque Firing Cone 06-04

• $60 Glaze Firing Cone 4-6

• Internal dimension of 22'' wide x 22'' deep or just under 7 cubic feet.

• Ideal for the artist who has about 3-4 bags of clay worth of projects, depending on scale of each artwork.

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Small Batch Firing Services

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$25 Bisque Batch Firing

• Includes firing fees and cost of labor to un/load artwork for one batch. 

• Drop off ready-to-load greenware and pick up bisqueware from Batch Firing Shelf during Shop Hours. If artwork is fired sooner than 2 weeks, a staff member will contact you via phone or email.

• One batch is the amount of artwork that covers the surface area of one kiln shelf. This is explained in different ways, but approved by staff at time of drop off:

  • 10 mugs at 5” tall,

  • 5 cereal bowls at 7” wide,

  • 2 dinner plates at 8” wide, 

  • one layer of tiny pieces, 

  • or one single artwork.

• Artwork can be stacked as the structure allows, but no taller than 8 inches.

• If the scale of artwork exceeds one batch capacity, the Studio reserves the right to charge customers for additional batches. For example, a 20” bowl will require the surface area of 2 kiln shelves and artist will be charged for 2 batch firings. Additionally, a 20” tall sculpture will require the vertical space of 2 kiln shelves and the artist will be charged for 2 batch firings. 

• All clay and materials used for surface design must be Cone 6 to match the Studio’s firings; no exceptions.

• If a different cone is required for your bisque temperature or artwork exceeds the capacity of 2 batch firings, please schedule a full kiln load. 

 

$25 Glaze Batch Firing

• Includes firing fees and cost of labor to un/load artwork for one batch. 

• Place your glazed pieces in the kiln shelf and pick up vitrified ceramics from the studio during Shop Hours. If artwork is fired sooner than 2 weeks, a staff member will contact you via phone or email.

• One batch is the amount of artwork that covers the surface area of one kiln shelf. This is explained in different ways, but approved by staff at time of drop off:

  • 10 mugs at 5” tall,

  • 5 cereal bowls at 7” wide,

  • 2 dinner plates at 8” wide, 

  • one layer of tiny pieces, 

  • or one single artwork.

• Artwork can not be stacked or taller than 8 inches.

• The bottom of each piece must be left raw; no exceptions.

• If the scale of artwork exceeds one batch capacity, the Studio reserves the right to charge customers for additional batches. For example, a 20” bowl will require the surface area of 2 kiln shelves and artists will be charged for 2 batch firings. Additionally, a 20” tall sculpture will require the vertical space of 2 kiln shelves and the artist will be charged for 2 batch firings. 

• All clay and glaze must be Cone 6 to match the Studio’s firings; no exceptions.

• If a different cone is required for your glaze materials or artwork exceeds the capacity of 2 batch firings, please schedule a full kiln load. 

 

Scheduling:

• To book a full kiln load, send an email to carolina@cariku.com with the following information:

  • Name, email and phone number of the person paying for firing(s).

  • Date request(s).

  • Number of firing(s) needed.

  • Desired firing cone or temperature of firing(s).

  • Type of clay(s) or glaze material(s) that need to be fired, including cone temp(s) required.

• The Studio will respond with date options for you to choose from. 

• We recommend booking both your bisque and glaze firing at the same time and about a month in advance to ensure you do not have to wait too long between firings. 

 

Payment: 

• The Studio sends an invoice to confirm firing dates, details and accept payment.

• The due date for each invoice is the date of the first firing included on the invoice. 

• Kiln services will not be provided if invoice is not paid by the date of the firing. 

 

The following is not included:​

• Stilts, bead racks, glaze drip catchers or any other specialty kiln furniture is not included. Please bring any specialty kiln furniture.

 

The Studio is not responsible for firing results: ​

• If a piece of pottery or artwork explodes in a bisque firing, kiln renters will be charged $25 per piece for kiln clean up. This covers the cost of labor required to clean out the shards of bisqueware and vacuum the inside of the kiln. Additional charges will be made if damage to kiln shelves, furniture or kiln structure exceeds $25. 

• If a piece of pottery or artwork drips glaze onto kiln furniture, kiln renters will be charged $90 to replace the kiln shelf.  Additional charges will be made if damage to kiln shelves, furniture or kiln structure exceeds $90. 

 

The Studio reserves the right to edit, adjust and/or update these policies at any time and without notice.

All questions, comments and concerns should be directed to the Studio manager via email: carolina@cariku.com