Rosechips Posted January 5, 2015 Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 I am new to this forum I hope I am posting in the right spot. I just got my first potters wheel for Christmas. I have been doing ceramics for many years now. I have exhausted all resources trying to find a place to kiln fire my own pots or rent out a kiln. Is there anyone who can suggest a place to go? I have tried all local studios. Thank you for your help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysteria Posted January 5, 2015 Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 Rosechips, where are you located? That information could help others help you locate a place/person to contact... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosechips Posted January 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 I am in IL chicago area. I completely forgot to add that in. Sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aperhapshand Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 There are lots of studios around chicago - but there are also pottery programs at some park districts - that might be a place to start. I would suggest joining a studio or taking a class - Lilstreet, Terra Incognito, Penguin Foot, Village Potters are all off the top of my head and I think you need to rent "shelf space" at all of them to fire your work there. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 Where exactly are you? Chicagoland is a big place.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosechips Posted January 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 Thank you aperhapshand, I have tried all but the Lilstreet, I will look into them. I am in Naperville. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 Try Fine Line Art Center in St. Charles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 If you have a dryer plug and some dough you can get this kiln: http://www.bigceramicstore.com/bigceramicstore-com-biggest-little-kiln-3-key-digital-controller.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Allen Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 I have tried all but the Lilstreet Just curious why the others didn't pan out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosechips Posted January 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 If you have a dryer plug and some dough you can get this kiln: http://www.bigceramicstore.com/bigceramicstore-com-biggest-little-kiln-3-key-digital-controller.html That is a bit out of my price range. lol but thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosechips Posted January 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 I have tried all but the Lilstreet Just curious why the others didn't pan out? I don't remember who told me what. but some responses were "we don't offer that" "we only have a small kiln for our classes only" and others didn't respond at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosechips Posted January 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 Try Fine Line Art Center in St. Charles. Thanks I will look into them as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 I hear ya, it was just food for thought in case the issue was one of space and electrical needs. Craigslist is a great place to find used kilns. Some people come on here and mention finding used kilns in really great shape for a great priceand there are small ones that can be plugged into a regular outlet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 The reason I don't rent out kiln space is because it's a good way to ruin my kilns and create a lot of hassle. You never know just how knowledgable people really are, and whether or not they're going to put something in your kiln that will melt down all over it. And when there's a problem like something cracks or blows up or runs, they won't take responsibility for it and pay for the damage to the kiln, or they expect you to reimburse them for their loss. I only fire for my students, so I know exactly what's going into my kiln. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callie Beller Diesel Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 At my local clay centres they let you do custom firings, with the caveat that you have to demonstrate your skill level first. If you have A ceramics based BFA they'll take you, otherwise you have to buy a studio membership there and volunteer a certain number of hours helping in the kiln shed. Firing and glaze access are included in the studio membership, so it's not exactly onerous. Would something like this work for some of your techs? I dunno. Are people there open to suggestion like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosechips Posted January 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 I don't have any techs.. just me. I also don't have a ton of money to spend on a membership. So That is why i was hoping to just rent out a kiln or pay per piece. I will have to start looking on craigs list for my own I guess. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosechips Posted January 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Before you buy a kiln: Make sure you have the necessary electrical wiring in place, or find out what it will cost to get it done. Unless you're friends with an electrician, or know how to do it yourself, you could wind up spending more for that than the kiln itself. It would be really frustrating to get a great deal on a kiln, then not be able to use it because there's no $$ left to get the electrical work done. Good advice.. I know some electricians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahjconti Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 Hi! I'm moving to Naperville in 2 weeks and I'm struggling to find places to fire my work as well. Have you been able to come up with a solution? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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