FIRING SERVICES

GENERAL FIRING POLICIES

All work must be ready to be fired upon drop off (completely bone dry greenware and thoroughly cleaned bottoms of glazeware).

We do not fire luster or decal kilns.

We do not stilt work.

We do not fire above cone 6.

We do not allow once firing. All work must be bisque fired before firing with glaze.

All newspaper must be removed from work before dropping off.

Renters are responsible for the costs of repairs and/or replacements if their work damages our equipment. This includes kiln cookies, kiln furniture, and all parts of the kiln itself.

Ceramics is an unpredictable medium and we are not responsible for the results of firings. We do our best to establish a clear understanding of what the needs of each piece are, however it is ultimately each artist’s responsibility to do their own testing and build their own understanding of their materials.

KILN DIMENSIONS & Pricing

MINDY - TEST KILN
Square Shape
8”L x 8”W x 8”H
$35 + IVU per kiln load

CHIDI
Decagon Shape
20”L x 20”W x 16”H
$70 + IVU per kiln load

ELEANOR
Decagon Shape
20”L x 20”W x 20.5”H
$90 + IVU per kiln load

Please make sure your work does not exceed the relevant measurements.

If your work does not fill one of our kilns and can be included in our regular studio firings (cone 06 & cone 5), we will prorate the cost. Payment is due upon pickup of fired work.

Full Kiln DEPOSITs & Scheduling

Deposit: A non-refundable deposit of 50% is required to reserve a full kiln firing.

Drop-off Deadline: Work must be dropped off by 12:03pm on the day of the scheduled firing.

Missed Deadline Policy: If the 12:03pm deadline is missed without prior communication at least 24 hours in advance of 12:03pm, the firing is considered canceled, and the deposit cannot be reapplied for future firings.

Cancellation Policy: Changes or cancellation requests must be submitted with at least 24 hours' notice from the 12:03pm drop off deadline, via Whatsapp (787-230-2955) or email (hello@houseofdirtstudio.com). The deposit can be transferred to a rescheduled firing if this deadline is met. The deposit cannot be transferred to a rescheduled firing if less than 24 hours notice (from the 12:03pm drop off deadline) is given.

Large Orders: Please contact us if you’d like to fire work that exceeds one kiln load (Chidi or Eleanor size). Make sure to include as many details aboout your project as you can, and we will do our best to accomodate your request.

Turnaround Time

In an effort to maximize our energy use, we only fire when the kiln is fully loaded. The delivery time estimate for firings is approximately 2 weeks from the date we recieve the work. Delivery times vary depending on your batch size, our firing schedule, and what other work we have to fire.

We recommend that you factor in these turnaround times when planning your firing schedules. Additional fees may incur for expedited firing services.

2025 Christmas Firing Deadlines

BISQUE/ CONE 06- November 2
GLAZE/ CONE 5- November 30

These deadlines mean that if we receive your work ready to be fired (completely bone dry greenware and thoroughly cleaned bottoms of glazeware) by these dates, we guarantee you they will be fired in time for christmas. We will continue firing past these dates, however if you do not drop off your work by these deadlines, we cannot promise you it will be ready for pickup before christmas.

PACKING YOUR WORK

• Use more packing material than you think you may need. Better to have extra padding than not enough.

• Linens make great packing material and often provide a better cushion than paper or bubble wrap. It’s also more easily reusable!

• Put a paper towel inside and around any handles to help protect these fragile protrusions.

• Wrap each item individually. Do not stack plates and bowls together, no matter how tempting it may be.

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If you have any questions about our firing services please do not hesitate to reach out. We look forward to firing your work!

Classes

Whether you're completely new to working with clay or an experienced ceramicist, we welcome all skill levels to our classes.

WORKSHOPS

Experience the joy of working with clay in our one-time classes. Create unique, beautiful pieces as you receive step-by-step guidance. Perfect for beginners and those seeking a convenient artistic exploration.

FIRING SERVICES

Need your clay creations to be fired? No problem! Our firing services have you covered. Just bring in your ready-to-fire pieces, and we'll handle the rest with expert care.