We have the equipment and specialist technical knowledge to fire your work for you, all you need to do is arrange a date, deliver the work and then pick it up when ready. Call us on 0141 550 8030 to book a firing.

Electric Kiln Firings

We currently offer electric kiln firings (oxidation) only. The maximum firing temperature for our electric kilns is 1260°C. Cost is per firing, regardless of kiln size or number of pieces to be fired. The cost may fluctuate as it is based on electricity prices.

The largest kiln we own has a chamber size of 63cm deep, 46cm wide and 71 cm tall at arch center. Also please note when sizing work that you must leave some room around the edges of work (ie it cannot touch the elements), and when firing several pieces, also allow for the thickness of kiln shelves and space taken up by kiln props.

Firing prices

The following prices are valid as at 4th July 2010:

Bisque or earthenware glaze (up to 1060°C) £14.00

Earthenware and mid-range (up to 1200°C) £22.00

Stoneware (up to 1260°C) £36.00

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Terms and conditions

• Kiln bookings must be made in advance.
  
  
• Kiln bookings are made on a first-come first-served basis and kilns are therefore not guaranteed available on any particular date.
  
  
• Work needs to be dropped off at and picked up from the studio. (To ensure your work arrives at our studio unbroken, we recommend that you transport raw clay while it is leather hard rather than bone dry. We can offer the use of our drying cupboard where your work can be dried prior to firing).
  
  
• A small technician's charge (around £10) may need to be negotiated with one of our artists to cover their time packing, unpacking and firing the kiln.
  
  
• Firings can not be carried out overnight.
  
  
• For health and safety reasons studio equipment may only be operated by qualified studio members.
  
  
• The electricity used in all firings is metered. Prices displayed above are based on the average expected electricity usage. If the firing is much longer than usually expected (if the work is not dry or is unusually thick-walled) extra charges may apply.
  
  
• As there are a myriad of factors which can affect the final outcome of the work after firing (including construction technique, drying times and stresses during transport) the Glasgow Ceramics Studio can not be held responsible for any unsatisfactory results.
  
  
• Although every effort is made for accuracy on this site, kiln charges may vary at studio discretion. If in doubt, please ask for confirmation of the price at the time of making the booking.

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Gas kiln firings

We are also very happy to announce that we are currently awaiting delivery of two industrial quality gas kilns which are being built for us by Stanton Kilns. When these arrive, we will also be offering gas firings (oxidation and reduction) and high firings up to 1300°C (both reduction and oxidation).

If you would like to fire work at the Glasgow Ceramics Studio,

please call us on (0141) 550 8030.