Firing services

Half kiln load includes firing surface of 2 full 21" kiln shelves and one half 21" kiln shelf. 

Full load is 4 21" kiln shelves.

Oversized items (i.e. taller than 6" or wider than 4" may incur additional fees

Must leave your name and email and clay body along with your items to be fired. Drop off any time during business hours.

Best Kind Mud Shop is not responsible for pieces broken during transport or firing. 

Items that are left unclaimed after 14 days will be subject to disposal.

Timeline

All firing will take at least one week to complete. Larger pieces or specialty pieces may take longer to fire but this can be discussed at drop-off.

Expectations

Bisque Firing to Cone 06:

• All pieces must be bone-dry. Expect that they could be fired the day you drop them off. 
• Pieces should not be thicker than 1/2 inch to prevent steam explosions.

Glaze Firing to Cone 6:

• Pieces should not have any glaze on the bottom. Ornaments, or other similar items that could have glaze on all sides must have a note and the required kiln furniture accompanying them to notify the technician. Any item that needs to hang, must have accompanying kiln furniture provided.
• If you anticipate your glazed piece may run, please proivide a cookie along with your piece and a note
• Glazes and clay should be rated for mid-range firing or cone 6 firings. 
• Single-fire pieces (glaze on greenware) are not accepted and will be turned away.

Failure to meet any of these expectations could result in:

• Cancellation of your firing.
• Fines for damage to the kiln or kiln shelves.
• Being prohibited from using our kilns

DISCLAIMER:

• Best Kind Mud Shop is not responsible for pieces damaged due to reasons noted in this disclaimer.
• The owner of each piece fired is responsible for kiln or shelf damage caused by defects in their work and will be subject to a repair fee.
• Ensure pieces are 100% dry on the drop-off day, expecting them to be fired same day.
• Items held for a maximum of 14 days after firing; items left longer are subject to disposal.
• Firing defects may occur due to poor construction, dampness, air bubbles, over or under-glazing, etc.
• Experienced potters and technicians at Best Kind Mud Shop perform firings in quality-tested kilns.
• Items placed on shelf will be fired as is. We are not responsible for checking to see if conjoined items (lidded containers, teapots, etc.) are to be fired separately. 

Agreement

By dropping pieces, you agree to the terms and disclaimer; Best Kind Mud Shop is not liable for any losses.

Damage charges, including glazes that drip onto the kiln shelf, start at $20.