What we Fire:

• We fire up to Cone 04 in order to fire green pieces and glazed works simultaneously.

• We will not fire wet clay, paper clay, glass, or precious metal clay.

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Risks and Damages:

• We will do our very best to ensure a successful firing for your clay pieces, however there are always risks when firing clay. On occasion, glaze defects may occur.

• All clay must be dry when you bring it to us. We do NOT accept wet clay projects.

• Inspired Minds Art Center is not responsible for any cracks that might develop during or after the firing process.

• You are financially responsible for any damages to our kiln or kiln furniture attributed directly to your work. 

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Non-Earthenware Penalties:

• Paper clay and paper armatures will NOT be fired in our kiln.

• We will not fire wet clay, glass, or precious metal clay.

• You must state the type of clay to be fired when you leave your pieces.

• Any unknown/unstated clay items will NOT be fired.

• A penalty of $40 will be assessed if there is paper or other known contaminants in the clay or if a shelf is damaged due to unknown clay type.

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Transporting and Drop Off:

• At drop off, you will be asked to fill out a form that includes your names, contact information, desired firing cone, and type of clay. Failure to completely fill out this form will result in a delay in firing your piece.

• Unload your pieces onto the firing cart to check for pieces broken in transit

• Please make sure each individual piece is signed. It will be your responsibility to identify it upon pick up.

• Pieces must be free of glaze on their bases.

• If your pieces need to be fully glazed and require stilts you must provide the stilts or we will charge $0.25 per
  stilt used.

 

Loading & Unloading:

• Only the Ceramics Studio Manager may load the kiln.

• Only the ceramics studio manager and approved instructors many unload the kiln.

• Provide a box for the Studio Manager to load your bisque pieces for pick up

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Turnaround Time:

• We will fire only when we are able to fill the kiln at least 2/3 full. This will insure more successful firing results.

• Priority is given to class firings.

• Typical turn around is 1-2 weeks, but this is NOT guaranteed.

• Firings are done on a first come, first served basis.

• A representative of Inspired Minds will call you when your work is ready to be picked up. Inspired Minds is only responsible for work up to 30 days after firing.

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Contact:

• Emily Hohertz, Studio Manager, @ Emily@inspiredminds.art