All Kiln Building & Firing
1-4 Kiln Prop Connector
1/4' Prop Connector
Tubes of refractory material 1.75” (38mm) diameter, which can be added by the addtion of Interlocking Extension Props to increase the height as required.
Inter-connectors are extension props with two “male” sides for safely joining two tubular props in a stack.
£2.16 inc VAT
Castellated Props
Castellated Prop
Turreted props 1.75” in diameter, which interlock to form a very stable propping system to increase the height. Can also be used with tubular props with care.
from £1.98 inc VAT
Heavy Duty Prop Base
Heavy Duty Prop Base
May be used at the top and base of columns of tubular props at the junction with kiln shelves to spread the load. Especially useful with heavy loads.
£8.04 inc VAT
Heavy Duty Tubular Props
Heavy Duty Tubular Props
Used to support kiln shelves, three props are normally used to support each shelf to give stable support, though larger square or rectangular shelves may be suited to four props.
Diameter: 4.5cm
from £1.80 inc VAT
Kiln Prop Extensions
Kiln Prop Extensions
Can be used individually or together to form stable columns or in conjunction with tubular props to increase the height. Prop extensions have one 'male' and one 'femail' sides for safely joining two tubular props in a stack.
from £2.40 inc VAT
Light Duty Tubular Props
Light Duty Tubular Props
Used to support kiln shelves, three props are normally used to support each shelf to give stable support, though larger square or rectangular shelves may be suited to four props.
Diameter: 2.5cm
from £1.32 inc VAT
23cm x 32cm x 1.5cm Rectangular Kiln Shelf
For kilns. The lifespan of a kiln shelf depends mainly on the distance between the top edge of the item to be fired and the underside of the kiln shelf above. Generally there should be a distance of at least 25mm.
* Please note all new batts should be separted and dried slowing over several hours. Do not exceed 110 degrees C until completely dry. Rapid heating of wet kiln furniture may result in...
£24.00 inc VAT
25.5cm x 35.5cm x 1.5cm Rectangular Kiln Shelf
For kilns. The lifespan of a kiln shelf depends mainly on the distance between the top edge of the item to be fired and the underside of the kiln shelf above. Generally there should be a distance of at least 25mm.
* Please note all new batts should be separted and dried slowing over several hours. Do not exceed 110 degrees C until completely dry. Rapid heating of wet kiln furniture may result in...
£24.07 inc VAT
28cm x 43cm x 2cm Rectangular Kiln Shelf
For kilns. The lifespan of a kiln shelf depends mainly on the distance between the top edge of the item to be fired and the underside of the kiln shelf above. Generally there should be a distance of at least 25mm.
* Please note all new batts should be separted and dried slowing over several hours. Do not exceed 110 degrees C until completely dry. Rapid heating of wet kiln furniture may result in...
£30.31 inc VAT
29cm x 29cm x 1.5cm Square Kiln Shelf
* Please note all new batts should be separted and dried slowing over several hours. Do not exceed 110 degrees C until completely dry. Rapid heating of wet kiln furniture may result in cracking or sudden fragmentation.
£18.00 inc VAT
43cm x 30.5cm Rectangular Kiln Shelf
For kilns. The lifespan of a kiln shelf depends mainly on the distance between the top edge of the item to be fired and the underside of the kiln shelf above. Generally there should be a distance of at least 25mm.
* Please note all new batts should be separted and dried slowing over several hours. Do not exceed 110 degrees C until completely dry. Rapid heating of wet kiln furniture may result in...
£37.67 inc VAT
43cm x 36.8cm x 2cm Rectangular Kiln Shelf
For kilns. The lifespan of a kiln shelf depends mainly on the distance between the top edge of the item to be fired and the underside of the kiln shelf above. Generally there should be a distance of at least 25mm.
* Please note all new batts should be separted and dried slowing over several hours. Do not exceed 110 degrees C until completely dry. Rapid heating of wet kiln furniture may result in...
£53.39 inc VAT
43cm x 43cm x 2.5cm Square Kiln Shelf
For kilns. The lifespan of a kiln shelf depends mainly on the distance between the top edge of the item to be fired and the underside of the kiln shelf above. Generally there should be a distance of at least 25mm.
* Please note all new batts should be separted and dried slowing over several hours. Do not exceed 110 degrees C until completely dry. Rapid heating of wet kiln furniture may result in...
£53.39 inc VAT
43cm x 51cm x 2.5cm Rectangular Kiln Shelf
For kilns. The lifespan of a kiln shelf depends mainly on the distance between the top edge of the item to be fired and the underside of the kiln shelf above. Generally there should be a distance of at least 25mm.
* Please note all new batts should be separted and dried slowing over several hours. Do not exceed 110 degrees C until completely dry. Rapid heating of wet kiln furniture may result in...
£67.20 inc VAT
45.7cm x 30.5cm x 1.75cm Rectangular Kiln Shelf
* Please note all new batts should be separted and dried slowing over several hours. Do not exceed 110 degrees C until completely dry. Rapid heating of wet kiln furniture may result in cracking or sudden fragmentation.
£55.20 inc VAT
45.7cm x 53.3cm x 2.4cm Rectangular Kiln Shelf
For kilns. The lifespan of a kiln shelf depends mainly on the distance between the top edge of the item to be fired and the underside of the kiln shelf above. Generally there should be a distance of at least 25mm.
* Please note all new batts should be separted and dried slowing over several hours. Do not exceed 110 degrees C until completely dry. Rapid heating of wet kiln furniture may result in...
£68.40 inc VAT
53.3cm x 26.7cm x 2.5cm Rectangular Kiln Shelf
For kilns. The lifespan of a kiln shelf depends mainly on the distance between the top edge of the item to be fired and the underside of the kiln shelf above. Generally there should be a distance of at least 25mm.
* Please note all new batts should be separted and dried slowing over several hours. Do not exceed 110 degrees C until completely dry. Rapid heating of wet kiln furniture may result in...
£60.00 inc VAT
61cm x 61cm x 2cm Square Kiln Shelf
Kiln Shelf For kilns. The lifespan of a kiln shelf depends mainly on the distance between the top edge of the item to be fired and the underside of the kiln shelf above. Generally there should be a distance of at least 25mm.
* Please note all new batts should be separted and dried slowing over several hours. Do not exceed 110 degrees C until completely dry. Rapid heating of wet kiln furniture may...
£74.78 inc VAT
Circular Kiln Shelves
Circular Kiln Shelves
For kilns. The lifespan of a kiln shelf depends mainly on the distance between the top edge of the item to be fired and the underside of the kiln shelf above. Generally there should be a distance of at least 25mm.
* Please note all new batts should be separated and dried slowing over several hours. Do not exceed 1100 degrees C until completely dry. Rapid heating of wet kiln...
from £9.60 inc VAT
Semi Circular Kiln Shelves
For kilns. The lifespan of a kiln shelf depends mainly on the distance between the top edge of the item to be fired and the underside of the kiln shelf above. Generally there should be a distance of at least 25mm.
* Please note all new batts should be separated and dried slowing over several hours. Do not exceed 1100 degrees C until completely dry. Rapid heating of wet kiln furniture may result...
from £7.34 inc VAT
Orton Mini Pyrometric Cones
Small Cones are commonly used in the Kiln-Sitter®. The tapered shape allows some flexibility to adjust shut-off by placing the thinner or thicker portion of the cone under the sensing rod.
Small Cones can also be used on the kiln shelf as miniature witness cones when space is limited.
Download here the chart
from £0.10 inc VAT
Orton Standard Pyrometric Cones
Pyrometric cones are slender pyramids made from about 100 carefully controlled compositions. Each cone number is unique in measuring temperature within a small temperature range (less than 30°C). Cones measure the amount of heat absorbed. As the cone nears its maturing range, it softens and the tip begins to bend, drawn down by the influence of gravity.
Standard cone heating rate °C per...
from £4.04 inc VAT
4 inch Tile Crank Set
4" Tile Setter Crank Double
Tile crank for 4" tiles
Base: 22cm X 15.7cm
Tile Cranks are used to support tiles in the kiln. The uprights (legs) slot into a base/cover at either end producing a frame into which the tiles are placed. Ledges protruding from the uprights support the tiles. Use our refractory cement to give a secure and rigid assembly. Two base/covers and either three...
from £38.22 inc VAT
6 inch Tile Crank Set
6" Tile Setter Crank
For 6" square tiles
Base size: 17cm X 21cm
Tile Cranks are used to support tiles in the kiln. The uprights (legs) slot into a base/cover at either end producing a frame into which the tiles are placed. Ledges protruding from the uprights support the tiles. Use our refractory cement to give a secure and rigid assembly. Two base/covers and either three or four...
from £38.22 inc VAT
8 inch Tile Crank Set
8" Tile Setter Crank
Base: 26cm X 21.5cm
Tile Cranks are used to support tiles in the kiln. The uprights (legs) slot into a base/cover at either end producing a frame into which the tiles are placed. Ledges protruding from the uprights support the tiles. Use our refractory cement to give a secure and rigid assembly. Two base/covers and either three or four uprights as indicated are needed...
from £38.22 inc VAT
Bar Firing Stilt with 7 Points
3" Bar Firing Stilt with 7 Points
Metal Pointed Stilts perform the same function as disposable stilts but they have sharper metal points which leave smaller marks in the fired glaze. Metal Pointed Stilts can be used many times over.
£4.50 inc VAT
Bead Firing Rack
SMALL BFR1: 100mmL X 90mmH X 60mmW
MEDIUM BFR2: 100mmL X 100mmH X 80mmW
LARGE BFR3: 160mmL X 110mmH X 60mmW
EXTRA LARGE BFR4: 160mmL X 135mmH X 80mmW
They can be fired up to 1260 degC but the bars weaken the higher you fire them so be careful not to overload them. Spread beads evenly along the bar especially the thinner 2mm ones.
The rack will produce black residue upon the first firing,...
from £15.00 inc VAT
Budget Raku Tongs Straight Ref.RAKT-B2
Budget Raku Tongs Straight
101cm Length
67cm Handle
£29.99 inc VAT
Budget Raku Tongs With Teeth Ref.RAKT-1
Budget Raku Tongs With Teeth
80cm Length
45cm Handle
£27.25 inc VAT
Carborundum Abrasive Stick
Count on Carborundum Stones for better abrasive, grinding, shaping, smoothing, deburring, edging, filing, sharpening and finishing needs.
Small Square: 10 x 10 x 100mm
Small Triangle: 14 x 14 x 14 x 100mm
Large Square: 150 X 50 X 25mm
Carborundum is one of the most appreciated stone abrasives in industry. We offer a comprehensive range featuring various shapes for both performance and value...
from £8.68 inc VAT
Ceramic Stilts
Moulded stilts are a popular method of supporting glaze ceramic ware clear of the kiln shelf. Each stilt has three arms, each terminating in an upward and downward point, thus providing minimum contact area.
These Double Pointed stilts are ideal for increasing air flow during your firings, to ensure that all parts of your pot are evenly heated.
These stilts are high alumina stilts, and can be...
from £0.49 inc VAT
Firing Rod 4mm Thick
4mm diameter.
For temperatures upto 1250 °C (depending on load!)
Used to support beads, rings and other small articles during kiln firing. The Bars are designed with a special, high temperature alloy that retains strength in the extreme heat required for ceramic firing.
The rods may bend and will blacken in the kiln but this is completely normal. Please note the rods get weaker the higher...
from £1.50 inc VAT
Firing Rod 5mm Thick
5mm diameter.
For temperatures upto 1250 °C (depending on load!)
Used to support beads, rings and other small articles during kiln firing. The Bars are designed with a special, high temperature alloy that retains strength in the extreme heat required for ceramic firing.
The rods may bend and will blacken in the kiln but this is completely normal. Please note the rods get weaker the higher...
from £1.92 inc VAT
Galvanized Metal Smoke Mini Bin
Metal mini bin, used for smoke firing. Simply load with combustibles and plunge in your hot raku fired pots and let them smoulder.
28cm Diameter
35cm Heigh
Comes with a free bag of wood chippings, while stocks last!
£18.99 inc VAT
Green Welders Goggles Ref.GOGG
Panoramic lens with anatomically designed soft frames provide the wearer with full protection, a comfortable fit and maximum peripheral vision.
Comfortable, ergonimcally designed full vision welding goggle
Can be worn over most prescription spectacles
Sophisticated indirect ventilation system
Easy lens replacement
Maximum UV protection
Highest optical quality lens - class 1
Apprved...
£12.07 inc VAT
Hexagonal Bed Of Nails 92 Pins Ref. BEDO
This hexagonal bed of nails is used to allow glazed ware to be protected all over, rather than dry footing items. Stilting ceramic pieces help keep moisture out of the ware and help against crazing. They are also a good aid against protecting the kilns shelves from glaze. Please note, to help prolong the life of your kiln furniture/stilts it is advisable to apply some batt wash periodically.
As...
£15.46 inc VAT
Individual Tile Setter Base/Top
Tile cranks have two components - the uprights and the base/cover. The tile size determines which base/cover is required and the height of the stacking area and thickness of the tile determine the upright size. The uprights slot into a base/cover at either end, producing a frame into which the tiles are place ready for firing. Ledges protrude from the uprights support the tiles. Use our two part tile...
from £7.00 inc VAT
Individual Tile Setter Legs
Tile cranks have two components - the uprights and the base/cover. The tile size determines which base/cover is required and the height of the stacking area and thickness of the tile determine the upright size. The uprights slot into a base/cover at either end, producing a frame into which the tiles are place ready for firing. Ledges protrude from the uprights support the tiles. Use our two part tile...
from £6.36 inc VAT
Kemper Element Staples Pack Of 12
Hold loose kiln elements in place with these easy to insert, sharp-ended staples. These 1.5' pins are of a heat resistant alloy for temperatures to 1346∞ C (Cone 13). 12 per package.â€
£8.34 inc VAT
Kevlar Knitted Heat Resistant Glove
Gauge 7 Kevlar knitted glove with 100% cotton lining and elasticated wrist. For the handling of hot, cutting parts. Seamless for an excellent touch.
Withstands 20.2 seconds at 250degC and 14.5 seconds at 350degC. Ambidextrous. Size 9. Intermediate design.
£37.08 inc VAT
Leather Lined Gauntlet
A pair of great quality heavy duty gauntlets.
Leather construction, 14inch long. Lined for comfort.
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR RAKU FIRINGS as they don't provide required heat protection.
Ideal for personal hand protection when taking warm items out of the kiln.
£9.59 inc VAT
Metal 3 Pointed Stilt
Metal 3 Pointed Stilt
Metal Pointed Stilts perform the same function as disposable stilts but they have sharper metal points which leave smaller marks in the fired glaze. Metal Pointed Stilts can be used many times over.
As a general rule we wouldn't recommend using stilts to fire stoneware items. Due to the higher temperatures involved, there is a greater chance of the pieces fusing or...
from £1.92 inc VAT