Pottery Firing Information
Planning your shelf space
🔥 The kiln interior is approximately 18" × 18"
🔥 Not sure how much fits on one shelf? No worries - estimate what fits and send your pieces - I’ll handle the rest!
🔥 Want to measure more precisely? Use a free, life-size Kiln Shelf Planning Guide. Grab one from the outside pickup table, or request one on the final booking screen and I’ll send it home with your pottery.
Pottery requirements
🫖 Bisque Fires - Use cone 04 low-fire clay or 5-6 clay for bisque
🫖 Bisque Fires - All work must be bone dry
🫖 Glaze Fires - Use clay rated for cone 5-6
🫖 Drippy or untested glazes require kiln cookies. Bring your own or purchase reusable cookies
🫖 Glazed bottoms are okay - I’ll use stilts if needed to prevent fusing to shelves
🫖 Item height: I typically load using 5" high posts unless otherwise requested
Drop-off information
➡️ Drop off your pieces anytime from one week prior to firing up to 7 PM the day before
➡️ This is a home studio. Feel free to park in the driveway or on the street nearby
➡️ Place your pieces on the labeled 'drop off' table by the doorway - or knock on the door to hand off in-person. Per your preference
➡️ The full address will be included in your confirmation email after booking
Pickup
✅ You’ll receive a message when your work is ready - usually the afternoon after firing day
✅ Please plan to pick up your pieces within 2 weeks of firing, as storage space can be limited. Storage fees apply after 2 weeks
✅ We can schedule a specific pickup time, or I can leave your labeled box of pieces on the pickup table - whatever works best for you. I’ll check in once they’re ready
