kiln partners
Below are a list of our kiln partners in New Zealand that will happily fire your work for you (for around $5-10 for a mug for example). If you can't find any in your area listed below, try google or make an air-dry piece that doesn't require firing or email us and we can try help you find one. Live in Australia? There are hundreds of kilns around - click the link to find one near you.
North Island
Auckland
Plume Studio
Our lovely personal firer, Jacs! She is located in Ponsonby on John St and charges around $2.50 per piece per firing. Minimum charge is $15/firing; Half Shelf $15/firing, Full Shelf $30/firing. Message her to arrange drop off. You can apply our glaze on first before dropping them off here.
Please check her information here: https://plumestudio.nz/collections/firing-services
info@plumestudio.nz
28 John Street, Ponsonby, Auckland 1011.
Ph 021 355 266
Meredith.
Our other lovely personal firer, Meredith! She is located in Grey Lynn and charges around $2.50 per piece per firing. Minimum charge is $15/firing; Half Shelf $15/firing, Full Shelf $30/firing. You can apply our glaze on first before dropping them off here. Message her to arrange drop off 021303383.
Hay Homemade
Kate is based in South Auckland. Contact her here.
J.g Pottery
Gemma is located on the North Shore. Contact her here.
Kiln it!
Address: Hobby Ave, Birkdale, Auckland
Email: arloceramicsnz@gmail.com
You can apply our glaze on first before dropping them off here.
My Clay table
Contact here
Location: North Shore
Author Ceramics
Stephen Lee is located in Mount Albert and makes the most beautiful pieces. He will fire your masterpieces for $5 each. You will need to drop your pieces off with NO GLAZE on, he will then do the initial bisque firing for you, then you will need to collect them to glaze them, then drop them off for a second firing.
Ann O'Sullivan Pottery
(loveliest lady ever over in Devonport). She charges $10 per piece - make sure you take cash with you. Let her know you're coming on 0211580499.
Whangārei
Quarry of Arts - find information here for drop off and costs etc.
WELLINGTON
Nice Assets
Karla Marie Ceramics,
The raddest potter to follow for all tips and tricks! message her via the link.
TARANAKI
KJO pottery contact Kayla on kaylajoconnor@hotmail.com
Potters Corner contact Lisa here
Hamilton
Mystery Creek Ceramics by Alex in Kihikihi - visit her website and choose bisque + gloss fire to cone 6 then add your size, pay online then drop them off to her.
Whanganui
Pottery By The Sea
Potterybythesea@gmail.com
TAURANGA
HAWKES BAY
Emily Mallard
Located in Napier.
South Island
CHRISTCHURCH
Modeletto
We are so excited that we can now offer firings for you in Huntsbury. Please Note: The kiln is put on when there is enough pottery in to fill it. Our usual firing temps are bisque: 1000C and glaze 1220C We charge around $2.50 per piece per firing. Minimum charge is $15/firing; Half Shelf $15/firing, Full Shelf $30/firing. Email us to arrange drop off hello@modelettostore.com; or message Amanda on 027 297 0425
NELSON
Blenheim
Marlborough Potters
$10 per person per kit (i.e 1kg kit could be multiple pieces)
- You can apply glaze before drop-off then they will fire it twice for you
- Pieces need to be dropped off on a Monday night between 7pm and 9pm or email marlboroughpotters@gmail.comto arrange a suitable time.
- They will take your email address and contact details to send you an invoice for payment
Queenstown
The Clay Station
In the Lake Hayes Estate at Frankton) Debbie. 0274332720
WANAKA
Clay and Ball
Pheobe - contact her via the contact link on her website.
Shannon Courtenay - Cardrona Valley Road, email: ceramicsbyshannon@gmail.com
Important information
Clay must be fired twice in a kiln to become ceramic (food and water safe):
1. Bisque Firing (hardens the clay) - to 1000°C
2. Glaze Firing (melts the glaze into a glassy finish) - to 1220°C (Cone 6)
Our clay is a stoneware blend and can be safely fired to Cone 6.
Please note: Pottery is not strong until it has been fired. When transporting your precious raw work it is best not to stack heavier, thicker pieces on top of lighter or thinner ones as this could cause cracking in the thinner pieces. This is a common hazard especially for plates. Also to avoid chipping, we recommend packing your work with fabric, such as old towels, to prevent the raw clay knocking against each other in the box.
How to Apply Modeletto Glaze
1. Shake the glaze jar well before use.
2. Apply 1–2 thin coats with your brush: - 1 coat = translucent - 2 coats = opaque.
- Do not apply more than 2 coats and do not apply glaze to the bottom of your mug.
3. Let each coat dry fully before applying the next.
4. Wipe the base clean with a damp sponge before firing.
Please ensure that the bottom, and a 5mm margin up the side, of your pieces are completely glaze free.
Painting a Design Only?
If you’re only painting part of your piece, ask your kiln studio to apply a clear glaze after bisque firing. Note: Some clear glazes may not bond well with our clay and could crack. For best results, glaze the whole piece using Modeletto glaze.
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