Sculpture Kiln Firing

PLEASE FILL OUT THIS FORM – more information below!

About Kiln Firing at Gage Academy of Art

The pricing structure for Sculpture Kiln Firing is based on the amount of space your sculpture takes up within the kiln. We currently only fire Δ05 Bisque. We do not do glaze firings. At this time, we can only fire sculptures that were made during a Gage class, workshop, or program. 

Please read all information below on pricing calculations, drop-off and pick-up, and disclaimer.

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Pricing

Pricing Calculations
The price of firing one piece is dependent on its volume and is calculated as follows:
$15 flat handling fee + $15 per cubic ft.

The minimum price for firing a piece is $30. The flat handling fee of $15 is collected for every piece fired. Any piece larger than 5 cubic ft will need approval from the kiln techs.

To calculate the volume of your piece from its dimension in inches:
Volume in cubic ft = (Height x Width x Depth) / 1728

Pricing Examples
Sculpture dimensions: 10"H x 8"W x 6"D
Cost: $30 (volume in cubic ft is 0.2)

Sculpture dimensions: 24"H x 15"W x 10"D
Cost: $45 (volume in cubic ft is 2.1)

Sculpture dimensions : 32"H x 19"W x 13"D
Cost: $90 (volume in cubic ft is 4.6)

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How to Bring Your Sculpture to Gage Georgetown
Equinox Studios, Studio C (6520 5th Ave S, Seattle WA 98108)

1. Sculptural and/or very fragile work may be brought in leather hard to help with transportation. Gage will allow to fully dry prior to firing– please note, drying can take multiple weeks depending on thickness of work and time of year. 
2. Please sign and document your work:
   1. Fill out THIS TICKET FORM which will be sent directly to the kiln tech.
   2. Upload up to 4 images of your work into the form.
3. Gage will not be responsible for work that is not signed or documented, or for any artwork that is left over 90 days.
4. Please do not include foreign matter in your work– includes but is not limited to wood, paper/newspaper, metal (unless it is verified high temperature wire), plants, feathers, or hair. 
5. The kiln techs will contact you when they receive your ticket form, and will coordinate with you over email on when to drop off your sculpture in Studio C.

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How to Pickup Your Sculpture

1. We will email you when your sculpture is fired and ready to take home.   
2. To conserve kiln energy, we wait until we have a full load to fire. Waits can easily be as long as 4-5 weeks. Please plan accordingly. We appreciate your patience! 
3. Our small and dedicated team of kiln techs work hard to keep the process rolling, but our first and highest priority is always a safe and successful firing.  

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Disclaimer

Please note that successfully firing ceramic is a process dependent upon many variables. Due to variations in size and thickness and the skill of the artist, sculptural ceramics are among the more challenging forms to fire. Gage does its utmost to assure a successful outcome; however, Gage cannot be responsible for defects in workmanship, materials or any other happenstance whether in this piece or in any other piece in the kiln that may occur. 

For any questions, please email:
mike@gageacademy.org
schmitt.c@gageacademy.org
sioscope@gmail.com