This Artful Life offers a firing service for your ceramic works.
We can also supply additional clay, ceramic tools and a range of glazes.
We use a Woodrow Electric Hobby Fire Large kiln.
Check your work does not exceed the below measurements;
Internal kiln dimensions: 380 x 450 x 500 mm
Shelf size: 340 x 400 mm
Firing Service
All work is weighed prior to firing to calculate cost.
Contact us to discuss firing requirements prior to drop-off.
| Bisque Firing (first firing, unglazed) | $10 – per kilo |
| Gloss Firing (second firing, glazed) | $13 – per kilo |
| Application by Katrina of clear gloss coating | $25 per 15 mins |
| Application by Katrina of coloured gloss coating – Choose from: White, White Speckle, Matt/Satin White, Matt/Satin Black | $30 per 15 mins |
| Application by Katrina of single solid colour gloss coating e.g. red, purple, orange, yellow etc: Contact Katrina to discuss colour options | price varies depending on single solid colour choice – from $30 per 15 mins |
| Repairs | $10 – 20 |
Hiring of whole kiln –
$110 – contact Katrina below to make an inquiry.
Drop off
When – Anytime
Where – This Artful Life Studio (Cheltenham).
Contact free trolley drop-off & collection point.
How – Make sure:
– Your works are individually wrapped in soft towels or bubblewrap (not paper as this does not protect from breakage);
– Your works are left in a named box with your mobile number (work will be returned in the same box);
– Your name is on the underneath of all works.
Collection
When – One to two week turn around. We will contact you when firing is complete.
This depends on firing schedule and if extra drying out time is needed before a bisque.
Contact free trolley drop-off & collection point.
Glazing
Underglazes – to paint your own designs, pictures and decorations on your unfired or fired ceramic work at home e.g. .
If your ceramic work needs to be waterproof, e.g. a vase, it must also be clear gloss fired by Katrina (see below).
1) Underglaze options:
– Underglaze kit contains primary colours plus black and white, so you can mix your own tints and tones and Secondary colours ( Red, yellow, blue, black & white ).
– Brush on Underglaze kits and Glazing brush sets are available separately from Shop page – click on button below.
