Kiln Furniture and Parts

What is a Pottery Kiln?
By definition, a pottery kiln is an oven or furnace that is used in heating pottery to extreme temperature to make a product that is hard. During firing, heat changes the clay’s chemical structure. Results will vary with the use of each kind of kiln due to the source of heat and atmosphere within. Kilns are well insulated to help in temperature control and atmosphere. There are intermittent and continuous kilns. Continuous kilns are most seen in industrial areas and are never cool. Intermittent kilns are used by potters, crafters and hobbyists. They are heated and cooled many times.

10-Point Bar Stilt		12-Point Stilt		Amaco Excel Kiln Furniture Kits		Amaco Shelf Supports
Price: $21		Price: $21		Price: $525		Price: $2
				Brand: Amaco		Brand: Amaco
This stilt has a length of 3", and a height of 1/2".		This stilt has a width 2-1/2", and a height 5/8".		These furniture kits include a recommended number of shelves and post assortment, plus kiln wash.		These shelf supports are very strong, durable, and will withstand temperatures up to cone 14.
Brent Kiln Shelf Cart		Ceramic Post Kit		Kemper Element Pins		Large Stilt Kit
Price: $643		Price: $90 - $120		Price: $3		Price: $186 - $217
Brand: Brent				Brand: Kemper		Brand: Amaco
Load and unload kiln furniture easily and efficiently with this rolling cart.		For supporting kiln shelves.		Used these pins to hold loose kiln elements in place.		This kit contains an assortment of 3 dozen No.
Model 1018		Model 1018 - 3"		Model 1027		Model 1027 - 3"
Price: $295		Price: $249 - $335		Price: $362 - $475		Price: $330 - $410
Brand: Skutt		Brand: Skutt		Brand: Skutt		Brand: Skutt
This model includes six 5/8" half shelves with a 1-1/2" triangular post assortment.		This model includes six 1" half shelves with a 1-1/2" triangular post assortment.		This model includes eight 5/8" half shelves with a 1-1/2" triangular post assortment.		This model includes eight 1" half shelves with a 1-1/2" triangular post assortment.

These may remain cool for days and even weeks. A brief description of gas and electric kilns is given in the following.

• Gas kilns heat at kiln’s floor. Heat is pulled to pottery with the use of a chimney.
• Convenient electric kilns need no chimney or combustion area. Fire hazards are minimal if installed properly. Electric kilns are used mainly for low temperature firing of pottery. Electric kilns have brick or elements that are enclosed in metal. They load from the top or side and can be any shape. Many larger models use 220V electrical outlets.