kiln partners
Below are a list of our kiln partners that will happily fire your work for you. If you can't find any in your area, try google.
Please note: Pottery is not strong until it has been fired. When transporting your precious raw work it is best not to stack heavier, thicker pieces on top of lighter or thinner ones as this could cause cracking in the thinner pieces. This is a common hazard especially for plates. Also to avoid chipping, we recommend packing your work with fabric, such as old towels, to prevent the raw clay knocking against each other in the box.
Please ensure that the bottom, and a 5mm margin up the side, of your pieces are completely glaze free.
North Island
Auckland
Plume Studio
Our lovely personal firer, Jacs! She is located in Ponsonby on John St and charges around $2.50 per piece per firing. Minimum charge is $15/firing; Half Shelf $15/firing, Full Shelf $30/firing. Message her to arrange drop off. You can apply our glaze on first before dropping them off here.
Please check her information here: https://plumestudio.nz/collections/firing-services
info@plumestudio.nz
28 John Street, Ponsonby, Auckland 1011.
Ph 021 355 266
Meredith.
Our other lovely personal firer, Meredith! She is located in Grey Lynn and charges around $2.50 per piece per firing. Minimum charge is $15/firing; Half Shelf $15/firing, Full Shelf $30/firing. You can apply our glaze on first before dropping them off here. Message her to arrange drop off 021303383.
Hay Homemade
Kate is based in South Auckland. Contact her here.
J.g Pottery
Gemma is located on the North Shore. Contact her here.
Kiln it!
Address: Hobby Ave, Birkdale, Auckland
Email: arloceramicsnz@gmail.com
You can apply our glaze on first before dropping them off here.
Author Ceramics
Stephen Lee is located in Mount Albert and makes the most beautiful pieces. He will fire your masterpieces for $5 each. You will need to drop your pieces off with NO GLAZE on, he will then do the initial bisque firing for you, then you will need to collect them to glaze them, then drop them off for a second firing.
Ann O'Sullivan Pottery
(loveliest lady ever over in Devonport). She charges $10 per piece - make sure you take cash with you. Let her know you're coming on 0211580499.
WELLINGTON
Nice Assets
Karla Marie Ceramics,
The raddest potter to follow for all tips and tricks! message her via the link.
Whanganui
Pottery By The Sea
Potterybythesea@gmail.com
TAURANGA
HAWKES BAY
Emily Mallard
Located in Napier.
NELSON
South Island
CHRISTCHURCH
Modeletto
We are so excited that we can now offer firings for you in Huntsbury. Please Note: The kiln is put on when there is enough pottery in to fill it. Our usual firing temps are bisque: 1000C and glaze 1220C We charge around $2.50 per piece per firing. Minimum charge is $15/firing; Half Shelf $15/firing, Full Shelf $30/firing. Email us to arrange drop off hello@modelettostore.com; or message Amanda on 027 297 0425
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