Kiln Firing for Artists
Dimensions, Pricing, & Drop Off Rules:
The dimensions of our Kiln is a Half Shelf: 13” x 26” x 5/8”.
All Studios: You may bring up to 30 pieces per month to be fired in the kiln.
Drop off & pick up times:
Costa Mesa, 3 - 8 PM on Saturdays & Sundays
Laguna Beach, 2 - 3 PM on Saturdays & Sundays
Santa Monica, 1 - 6 PM on Saturdays & Sundays
Pricing: $20 for 1/4 shelf, $40 for half shelf, $80 for a full shelf ALL with 4 in of height clearance. Anything at 8 in. is automatically $40. No full firings.
Kiln Rules:
Info Sheet: We require you to fill out and leave behind a piece of paper with your info upon arrival as well as provide payment.
Firing schedules: Firing schedules can change based on the amount of work to be fired.
Clay and glazes: We require you to show proof that the clay or glaze is cone 5/6.
Work placement: We require you to place your work on the appropriate shelves and carts or wait for staff to attend to you.
Work removal: We require you to pick up your finished work within a certain time frame, at most 1 month after firing.
Work cleanliness: We require you to clean your work before firing, such as wiping the bottom and removing the glaze.
Work labeling: We require you to label your work before dropping them off.
Please make sure all pieces are completely dry and ready for firing before bringing them in.
Kiln Dimensions.
Our Kiln is available for use to all artists in and around Orange County, CA. The dimensions of our Kiln is a Half Shelf: 13” x 26” x 5/8” with a 3 inch of height clearance each 1/2 shelf.
Quarter Shelf.
Our available kiln firing starts with a half shelf rental of $20 per half shelf. The half shelf has a 4 inch height clearance. Want to get more details? Submit a “Get Firing” request below.