Why Buy A Kiln

The Freedom

Ok so you are already hooked on fusing glass. For the past several months you have been either begging your friends for kiln time or paying someone else to fire your glass. Wouldn't it be great to have the freedom to fire whenever you want? Owning your own kiln gives you that freedom. No more waiting for other people, no more packing fragile projects up and hoping they don't break while you haul them across town. With your own kiln you fire whenever and however you want.

The Magic

One of the most exciting things to experience as a glass artist is the opening of your own kiln. There is something magical about experiencing the anticipation of that first glimpse of a new technique you were trying. Seeing it waiting on the shelf after someone else has unloaded it just doesn't provide the same adrenaline rush.

The Control

Let's face it; no one is going to treat your art with as much care and respect as you. With your own kiln you are in control of what goes in the kiln and the program that is run. No more running the risk of having someone else's piece melt next yours. You can experiment with new firing techniques and temperature ranges whenever you want. It's your kiln!

It's Easy

With the introduction of controllers firing has never been easier. It's like making popcorn in your microwave. Just enter a cone number and a firing speed and walk away until it's done. Skutt kilns are also designed to be easy to maintain. Most of the maintenance and repair work can be done by a complete novice.

It's Safe

The idea of having a piece of equipment in your home that goes up to 1800 F can be a little intimidating for some people. Keep in mind that tens of thousands of kilns are operated safely everyday in homes, schools, and businesses all over the world. Kilns are specifically designed to keep the heat inside the kiln where it belongs.

It's Smart

Even if you only fire a couple of times a month you can save money in the long run by operating your own kiln. Kilns last a very long time and are much less expensive to operate than most people think. The average electricity cost of firing a typical home kiln is less than $5.00. When you figure in the cost of having someone else fire your pieces along with gas spent going back and forth owning your own kiln makes a lot of sense.