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COMMUNITY FIRING SERVICES
Use our kiln
BISQUE 3¢/CUBIC inch
glaze 5¢/CUBIC inch
Are you a home potter? Or someone looking for extra kiln access? Our kiln has space for you, no membership needed.
Our studio is fitted with a Skutt KMT-1227 electric kiln that bisques to Δ04 and glazes to Δ5 (with a 9-minute hold at peak temperature).
Please thoroughly read the information on this page before purchasing kiln space and participating in our firing services.
Following our guidelines helps to protect our kiln and ensures the longevity of our studio’s community firing services program.
SIGN UP FOR KILNFIRE
PURCHASE KILN SPACE
FILL OUT CLAY INFO FORM
schedule drop off
Piece guidelines
BISQUE FIRE
All pieces dropped off to go into the bisque fire must be:
- bone dry greenware
- marked with a consistently recognizable maker’s mark or name
- dropped off after submitting the clay information form
We will not fire pieces with any section more than 1 inch thick.
GLAZE FIRE
All pieces dropped off to be glaze fired must be:
- previously bisque fired
- marked with a consistently recognizable maker’s mark or name
- glazed with a mid-range glaze that is rated to go up to Δ6
- please double check your glaze does not say Δ04-Δ06
- glazed with at least a 1/4 inch margin of space left between the bottom of the pot and glaze surface
We do not single-fire pieces from green ware to Δ5.
We will not fire any pieces that need stilts.
All pieces must meet these guidelines to protect our equipment. Any damage to our kiln resulting from your piece leads to additional charges.
Process
STEP ONE: PROVIDE PIECE INFORMATION
Complete the following steps to provide us with information on what’s going into our kiln:
- Make an account for Third Place Pottery KilnFire, the online portal that our studio uses to manage supplies and transactions: Third Place Pottery User Sign Up
- Measure your piece’s volume to the nearest inch in three dimensions (length, width, and height), rounding up to the nearest inch if needed. Our kiln post sizes increase by the full inch. Use Kiln Fire’s calculator and set the multiplier to 0.03 or 0.04 for bisque or glaze to get an estimate on cost per piece.
- For example: if your piece has a 4 inch diameter and is 5 inches tall, it is 80 cubic inches since 4 x 4 x 5 = 80.
- Purchase kiln space on KilnFire: Community Firing Item Listing
- Complete Clay Information form: Community Firing Services Clay Information
- Schedule your drop off time and pack your pieces for transport: Third Place Pottery: Community Firing Appointments
STEP TWO: DROP OFF
Please only arrive at the studio during your scheduled appointment (visit our FAQs for more information on getting here). When you get to the studio:
- Leave your piece on the appropriate firing shelf, located by our glaze station. Look for shelves clearly labeled “COMMUNITY FIRING SERVICES”. Ask a staff member wearing a name tag for help if you have trouble finding the drop off shelves.
- Fill out a form located on the community firing shelf and leave it underneath your piece. If you have multiple pieces, leave the form underneath just one piece as they should all have the same maker’s mark/signature.
STEP THREE: PICK UP
Turn around for firings will vary from 1-3 weeks. When your piece is dropped off, it will join the queue for the next kiln firing. Once completed, we’ll reach out through email to notify you that your piece is ready for pick up and provide a link to schedule pick up.
Arrive at the studio during your scheduled pick up time.
Bring your own box and packing materials to safely transport your kiln haul home.
Contact
hello@thirdplacepottery.com
3300 Wallingford Ave N.
Seattle, WA, 98103
Third Place Pottery
COMMUNITY FIRING SERVICES
Use our kiln
BISQUE 3¢/CUBIC inch
glaze 5¢/CUBIC inch
Are you a home potter? Or someone looking for extra kiln access? Our kiln has space for you, no membership needed.
Our studio is fitted with a Skutt KMT-1227 electric kiln that bisques to Δ04 and glazes to Δ5 (with a 9-minute hold at peak temperature).
Please thoroughly read the information on this page before purchasing kiln space and participating in our firing services.
Following our guidelines helps to protect our kiln and ensures the longevity of our studio’s community firing services program.
schedule drop off
PURCHASE KILN SPACE
FILL OUT CLAY INFO FORM
SIGN UP FOR KILNFIRE
Piece guidelines
BISQUE FIRE
All pieces dropped off to go into the bisque fire must be:
- bone dry greenware
- marked with a consistently recognizable maker’s mark or name
- dropped off after submitting the clay information form
We will not fire pieces with any section more than 1 inch thick.
GLAZE FIRE
All pieces dropped off to be glaze fired must be:
- previously bisque fired
- marked with a consistently recognizable maker’s mark or name
- glazed with a mid-range glaze that is rated to go up to Δ6
- please double check your glaze does not say Δ04-Δ06
- glazed with at least a 1/4 inch margin of space left between the bottom of the pot and glaze surface
We do not single-fire pieces from green ware to Δ5.
We will not fire any pieces that need stilts. If you’re concerned about clay drippage, drop off your piece with a clay cookie underneath.
All pieces must meet these guidelines to protect our equipment. Any damage to our kiln resulting from your piece will lead to additional charges.
Process
STEP ONE: PROVIDE PIECE INFORMATION
Complete the following steps to provide us with information on what’s going into our kiln:
- Make an account for Third Place Pottery KilnFire, the online portal that our studio uses to manage supplies and transactions: Third Place Pottery User Sign Up
- Measure your piece’s volume to the nearest inch in three dimensions (length, width, and height), rounding up to the nearest inch if needed. Our kiln post sizes increase by the full inch. Use Kiln Fire’s calculator and set the multiplier to 0.03 or 0.04 for bisque or glaze to get an estimate on cost per piece.
- For example: if your piece has a 4 inch diameter and is 5 inches tall, it is 80 cubic inches since 4 x 4 x 5 = 80.
- Purchase kiln space on KilnFire: Community Firing Item Listing
- Complete Clay Information form: Community Firing Services Clay Information
- Schedule your drop off time and pack your pieces for transport: Third Place Pottery: Community Firing Appointments
STEP TWO: DROP OFF
Please only arrive at the studio during your scheduled appointment (visit our FAQs for more information on getting here). When you get to the studio:
- Leave your piece on the appropriate firing shelf, located by our glaze station. Look for shelves clearly labeled “COMMUNITY FIRING SERVICES”. Ask a staff member wearing a name tag for help if you have trouble finding the drop off shelves.
- Fill out a form located on the community firing shelf and leave it underneath your piece. If you have multiple pieces, leave the form underneath just one piece as they should all have the same maker’s mark/signature.
STEP THREE: PICK UP
Turn around for firings will vary from 1-3 weeks. When your piece is dropped off, it will join the queue for the next kiln firing. Once completed, we’ll reach out through email to notify you that your piece is ready for pick up and provide a link to schedule pick up.
Arrive at the studio during your scheduled pick up time.
Bring your own box and packing materials to safely transport your kiln haul home.
Contact
hello@thirdplacepottery.com
3300 Wallingford Ave N.
Seattle, WA, 98103
COMMUNITY FIRING SERVICES
Use our kiln
BISQUE 3¢/CUBIC inch
glaze 5¢/CUBIC inch
Are you a home potter? Or someone looking for extra kiln access? Our kiln has space for you, no membership needed.
Our studio is fitted with a Skutt KMT-1227 electric kiln that bisques to Δ04 and glazes to Δ5 (with a 9-minute hold at peak temperature).
Please thoroughly read the information on this page before purchasing kiln space and participating in our firing services.
Following our guidelines helps to protect our kiln and ensures the longevity of our studio’s community firing services program.
schedule drop off
FILL OUT CLAY INFO FORM
SIGN UP FOR KILNFIRE
PURCHASE KILN SPACE
Piece guidelines
BISQUE FIRE
All pieces dropped off to go into the bisque fire must be:
- bone dry greenware
- marked with a consistently recognizable maker’s mark or name
- dropped off after submitting the clay information form
We will not fire pieces with any section more than 1 inch thick.
GLAZE FIRE
All pieces dropped off to be glaze fired must be:
- previously bisque fired
- marked with a consistently recognizable maker’s mark or name
- glazed with a mid-range glaze that is rated to go up to Δ6
- please double check your glaze does not say Δ04-Δ06
- glazed with at least a 1/4 inch margin of space left between the bottom of the pot and glaze surface
We do not single-fire pieces from green ware to Δ5.
We will not fire any pieces that need stilts. If you’re concerned about clay drippage, drop off your piece with a clay cookie underneath.
All pieces must meet these guidelines to protect our equipment. Any damage to our kiln resulting from your piece will lead to additional charges.
Process
STEP ONE: PROVIDE PIECE INFORMATION
Complete the following steps to provide us with information on what’s going into our kiln:
- Make an account for Third Place Pottery KilnFire, the online portal that our studio uses to manage supplies and transactions: Third Place Pottery User Sign Up
- Measure your piece’s volume to the nearest inch in three dimensions (length, width, and height), rounding up to the nearest inch if needed. Our kiln post sizes increase by the full inch. Use Kiln Fire’s calculator and set the multiplier to 0.03 or 0.04 for bisque or glaze to get an estimate on cost per piece.
- For example: if your piece has a 4 inch diameter and is 5 inches tall, it is 80 cubic inches since 4 x 4 x 5 = 80.
- Purchase kiln space on KilnFire: Community Firing Item Listing
- Complete Clay Information form: Community Firing Services Clay Information
- Schedule your drop off time and pack your pieces for transport: Third Place Pottery: Community Firing Appointments
STEP TWO: DROP OFF
Please only arrive at the studio during your scheduled appointment (visit our FAQs for more information on getting here). When you get to the studio:
- Leave your piece on the appropriate firing shelf, located by our glaze station. Look for shelves clearly labeled “COMMUNITY FIRING SERVICES”. Ask a staff member wearing a name tag for help if you have trouble finding the drop off shelves.
- Fill out a form located on the community firing shelf and leave it underneath your piece. If you have multiple pieces, leave the form underneath just one piece as they should all have the same maker’s mark/signature.
STEP THREE: PICK UP
Turn around for firings will vary from 1-3 weeks. When your piece is dropped off, it will join the queue for the next kiln firing. Once completed, we’ll reach out through email to notify you that your piece is ready for pick up and provide a link to schedule pick up.
Arrive at the studio during your scheduled pick up time.
Bring your own box and packing materials to safely transport your kiln haul home.
Contact
hello@thirdplacepottery.com
3300 Wallingford Ave N.
Seattle, WA, 98103