Lisa Rankin on mon 5 may 03
We don't do alot of it so we have found a very simple solution. We charge
$1 per pound with a $10 minimum. In the case of a full kiln-load (10 cubic
feet) we charge $35. That covers the time to load and unload and the
electricity. We were able to calculate the cost of electricity ($11 per 04
firing) by having the local utility install a portable meter between the
electrical panel and the kiln. It showed us the number of kilowatt hours
were used in a firing. Everybody's kiln will be different as will each
kiln-load depending on how densely its packed. So just do several and
select an average.
Michael & Lisa
Amazing Clayworks
Stratford, Ontario
----- Original Message -----
From: "G.M. Schauer"
To:
Sent: Monday, May 05, 2003 8:02 AM
Subject: Re: prices for firing
> Laura Nichols asked:
> "Could someone please give me some guidance on what to charge others to
fire
> > pots in my kilns? I go to 04 on the bisque then they use my glazes and
I
> > fire to cone 6 gas reduction"
>
> Laura,
> I have my stuff fired at a 'communal studio'. It cost $216 to become a
> member for a year. Then I pay $3 per square foot for bisque firing, plus
a
> surcharge of $1or2 per piece which is taller than around 8 or 12 inches.
>
> Then for the cone 10R glaze firing it is $8 per square foot, but this
> includes use of the studio and about 15 glazes, plus oxides, slips and all
> the glazing equipment.
>
> Hope this helps
> Galen Schauer
> Minnesota
>
>
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G.M. Schauer on mon 5 may 03
Laura Nichols asked:
"Could someone please give me some guidance on what to charge others to fire
> pots in my kilns? I go to 04 on the bisque then they use my glazes and I
> fire to cone 6 gas reduction"
Laura,
I have my stuff fired at a 'communal studio'. It cost $216 to become a
member for a year. Then I pay $3 per square foot for bisque firing, plus a
surcharge of $1or2 per piece which is taller than around 8 or 12 inches.
Then for the cone 10R glaze firing it is $8 per square foot, but this
includes use of the studio and about 15 glazes, plus oxides, slips and all
the glazing equipment.
Hope this helps
Galen Schauer
Minnesota
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