Ceramic Kiln advice

i have a show coming up in a few weeks and have been working obsessively the last two months to get ready for it.  The size of my kiln has been a growing frustration because of the limited number of pieces I can fit in.  I need a new kiln!

My work is in stoneware clay with glaze firing at cone six. Mostly functional pieces in a variety of sizes. My plates are 16" at the largest, my biggest bowls might be 13" by 6".  Even firing one big piece with several smaller ones do not allow more than 7 pieces.  I also use a false bottom and top to slow down the cooling process.  The kiln I have is a 216F Vulcan manual electric kiln. It works fine just too small.

I am looking for advice for new kiln shopping. I am a retired art teacher so I am not using my artwork to keep a roof over my head but need to be profitable enough to pay for my home studio needs. ( and hopefully a few plane tickets here and there. I am only going to do 2-3 big shows and keep one gallery going.  

So if anyone has any advice on a new kiln that will not break the bank let me know.  I am located in North Central Ohio

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  • Maybe call your local ceramic supply store and ask if they are trying to sell used kilns for anyone or if they can give you some good leads.

  • Look on Craig's List for a used Skutt. In my opinion Skutt is the workhorse of the electric kiln world. Anything that may eventually wear out is very easily replaced and they have the best customer service in the business. Anytime I look on Craig's list there are at least a couple of skutts for sale. 

    • Thanks for the advice!  I'll look into them!

  • I wish I could help. I'm trying to find pottery classes, myself!  Always wanted to learn.

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