Firing Services

Currently at BCS we have one 7 Cu Ft electric kiln rated for cone 10 firings and with a digital controller. The interior dimensions of the kiln are 23 In wide x 27 In tall. Once the exterior space is completed we will be adding a 2nd electric kiln and we are working on engineering plans / permitting to build 2 gas kilns.

• Full Kiln Load: $60 for either bisque or glaze.
• Partial Kiln Load: $10 per ½ kiln shelf under 8 inches tall for either bisque or glaze.
  • All work must be bone dry for bisque and already glazed prior to delivery.
  • BCS staff will load and unload all kilns. If your work is particularly fragile then you can schedule a time to partner with us to load.
  • Photo of the clay and glaze labels must be shown at the time of drop off to verify appropriate firing temperatures
  • Contact heather@burnishclaystudio.com to discuss pricing and options for taller pieces. 
• Glaze Add On: $15/cu ft of bisque ware - Use of shop glazes and time in the studio to apply glazes.
• Clay: A variety of clay bodies can be purchased from Burnish, but you are not required to use our clays when renting kiln space. Purchase of clay for use outside of BCS does not include access to glazes or firings. Click here to see what clays are currently available. 

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• We DO NOT FIRE the following: glass, items stuffed with paper, metal, or any other non-clay items
• We expect your pieces to be constructed and glazed correctly. If your glaze runs onto the shelves you will be charged for shelf cleaning or a new kiln shelf.
• If your work blows up in the kiln and ruins other people’s work, you will be charged accordingly.

Drop Off / Pick Up Procedures:

• Full kiln loads must be scheduled in advance by emailing heather@burnishclaystudio.com.
• Partial kiln loads can be delivered any time the studio is open. Check our website or our google page to confirm our current schedule.
• Glaze Add On sessions must be scheduled in advance by calling or emailing heather@burnishclaystudio.com and cannot be scheduled during a time that a class is in session.
• You will unload all pieces onto our ware boards and then all packing material must be taken away with you.
• You must bring your own packing material / boxes when picking up your completed work.
• Payment is due when dropping off work. 

Timing:

• Partial kiln load items will typically be fired within 1 week of delivery, except during the final week of classes when it may take up to 2 weeks. You will be notified once the kiln has been unloaded.
• Any items not picked up within 30 days of the completion will be considered abandoned, becomes property of studio and may be discarded or donated.