Firing at Lakeside Pottery
Lakeside Pottery uses an electric kiln which is fired at cone 06 (1,828 degrees F) for bisque firing and to cone 6 (2232 degree F) for glaze firing. Before Bisquing., we heat all greenware at 180 degree F for 8-10 hours (candling) prior to firing to insure that all moisture is removed. Firing schedule is determined by the number of pieces needed to be fired and it is typically fired at least once a week for bisque firing and once or twice a week for glaze firing.
Firing Charges
Firing charges cover "candling", bisque firing, glazes cost, glaze firing and handling charges. Studio charge for firing is calculated per inch adding the two longest dimensions (measured and paid prior to firing). Lakeside Pottery will fire non-students work if the clay / glazes are compatible with our firing method. To see firing charges details, please click here
Firing For None Students or Open Studio Members
Any one can use our firing process if the requiremnts below are met and agreed on:
1) Use our clay - Baldwin 192, fired to cone 06 bisquing and cone 6 oxidation glaze firing. We sell our clay at $22 per 25 lbs bag. This clay shrinks 11% total at Cone 6. It also can be used for Raku or wood firing.
2) Your choice of clay can be used after we review the clay specifications verifying that it will meet our firing criteria. Note that our glaze test tiles will not accurately reflect the end results if a different clay is used.
3) Our firing fees are the same as our students fees and it is determined by each fired objects volume.
4) Bisque firing only (cone 06) is possible at 1/2 of the measured cost.
5) We will glaze fire your work only if you use our glazes following our glazing process. You can glaze your work at your studio and use our recipes which are available to all or use our Open Studio offerings to glaze in our studio.
6) Our kiln can be leased for private firing to any cone firing up to cone 6. A private bisque firing, including loading and unloading labor is with a $220 charge. A private glaze firing, including loading and unloading labor is with a $250 charge.
7) The max object size to fit in our kiln is 25" x 25". Our kiln size is 12 cubic feet.
Lakeside Pottery in not responsible for damage during firing (e.g., cracking typically occurs due to improper pot or sculpture construction.)
Additional firing information
Successful glazing at Lakeside Pottery
Lakeside Pottery's glazes list and recipes
Other Firing Types
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