Thank you Paula. I am considering a kiln for my own use. My work i let fire now in a community kiln, but its a hassle to bring it because greenware is so vulnerable. Every piece, pack it in bags bring it to my car take it out the car and put it in the studio..... you can imagine what i mean. Also i would like to use a kiln, it is part of the pieces i make. So i will go for a small one. Your experience and explanation on this is usefull for me. Thank you. Greetz Sheila
Hmm, I have yet to come across a YT channel where someone considers the actual cost of the kiln - like money is no object. Some people will be steered towards making their own kiln because they can't afford to fork out £1.6-2k for a small electric kiln. The sad fact is that pottery is a difficult hobby to progress in if you are on benefits and particularly if you want to throw.
I agree that ceramics is a difficult hobby to pursue if money is tight as any of the big pieces of equipment are very expensive. There is the option to buy second hand although even then the prices are only moderately better and there's a degree of risk. For a kiln there is now kilnshare.com which lists kilns that people can hire or pay for individual pieces to be fired which may be a possible answer, especially for makers at that are at the beginning of their making journey. You can also build your own gas kiln although be sure to find out all the safety aspects if you choose to do this. A raku kiln may be a good first option...
@@PaulaArmstrongCeramics Also if your budget is small and you do want to do this hobby, most community kiln services take this in consideration and give the person discount in the costs, at least that is what i know for sure where i let fire my works.
Thank you Paula. I am considering a kiln for my own use. My work i let fire now in a community kiln, but its a hassle to bring it because greenware is so vulnerable. Every piece, pack it in bags bring it to my car take it out the car and put it in the studio..... you can imagine what i mean. Also i would like to use a kiln, it is part of the pieces i make. So i will go for a small one.
Your experience and explanation on this is usefull for me. Thank you.
Greetz
Sheila
Thanks Sheila, I'm glad it was helpful.
@@PaulaArmstrongCeramics you are welcome Paula
Hmm, I have yet to come across a YT channel where someone considers the actual cost of the kiln - like money is no object. Some people will be steered towards making their own kiln because they can't afford to fork out £1.6-2k for a small electric kiln. The sad fact is that pottery is a difficult hobby to progress in if you are on benefits and particularly if you want to throw.
I agree that ceramics is a difficult hobby to pursue if money is tight as any of the big pieces of equipment are very expensive. There is the option to buy second hand although even then the prices are only moderately better and there's a degree of risk. For a kiln there is now kilnshare.com which lists kilns that people can hire or pay for individual pieces to be fired which may be a possible answer, especially for makers at that are at the beginning of their making journey. You can also build your own gas kiln although be sure to find out all the safety aspects if you choose to do this. A raku kiln may be a good first option...
@@PaulaArmstrongCeramics
Also if your budget is small and you do want to do this hobby, most community kiln services take this in consideration and give the person discount in the costs, at least that is what i know for sure where i let fire my works.