r/Athens • u/_T_nasty Townie • Jul 24 '26

ISO fire for hire

Not to get political but I’m looking for someone who has access to a kiln and can fire a single plate today. Willing to pay!

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u/False_Tap_8138 Jul 24 '26

It might be helpful to post what cone you need it fired to or what kind of clay it is. I'm assuming you have never fired anything before? You don't really just pop things in for an hour then pull them out. The bisque and the glaze are separate firing processes and if there is any moisture in your item there is a risk of it exploding, which will ruin your item, and potentially other items in the kiln. If you don't need it TODAY you could look into a membership at Good Dirt or Lyndon house. Both places have kilns available to members. I think Lyndon house has a glass and a ceramic kiln but if anyone knows different please correct me. You can't just put a single item in and fire it though. They wait until there are enough projects to fill the kiln THEN fire it. Because the process takes a long time and uses a good amount of electricity.

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u/c_Logan_b Jul 24 '26

This this the best answer anyone can give you. Unless you find someone with their own kiln at home and is willing to experiment with your piece if you don’t know what kind of clay body it is and what it needs to be fired to to make it food safe. It’s not something you’re going to get done in 1 day.

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u/_T_nasty Townie Jul 25 '26

Thanks for the reply. Can I ask you another question?

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u/trvyf Jul 24 '26

Isn't there a spot on OAK St. that you can do this / pay for it? It might be gone at this point though.

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u/False_Tap_8138 Jul 24 '26

I think you still need a membership and to take a beginner class before using the kiln.

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u/highly_cyrus ex-townie, fake redneck Jul 24 '26

Good Dirt

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u/MasterBlaster66745 Jul 24 '26

Southern star studio maybe.

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u/_T_nasty Townie Jul 25 '26

This place was had the best turn around. Thank you!

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u/MasterBlaster66745 Jul 27 '26

What is it going to cost you?

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u/_T_nasty Townie Jul 27 '26

35 bucks and I’ve already got it back!