HELP - Picking the right kiln
Posted: Wed May 30, 2012 8:24 pm
Hello, all!
I am new to working with kilns. I do a bit of fusing, not jewellery. Pretty large items. But I also do painting, so I need a kiln for firing too. I am looking for a kiln with at least 17'' space inside and preferably square. I was wondering if anyone can offer opinion. I have several options. I am being offered an EVENHEAT and I have never encountered them before. Does anyone know how they compare to Paragons and Olympics? Below are the few options I am looking at with links to their more detailed descriptions. My budget is $2000 total (kiln, shipping, shelf and 240 outlet installation) I will be thankful for any opinion anyone can offer.
Ken Leap, I took classes with recommended a Paragon
PEARL. The smallerst I can get is 18'' http://www.paragonweb.com/PEARL18.cfm
My supplier is offering me an EVEN GT4050, which is the same size,
just not as deep
http://www.sunshineglass.com/rcol/b_fus ... gt4050.htm
Then there is a 120 amp Olympic of the same size and dimension.
http://www.clay-king.com/kilns/olympic_ ... quare.html
And there is a 240 amp Olympic, same size
http://www.clay-king.com/itemokgf2etlc.html
I am new to working with kilns. I do a bit of fusing, not jewellery. Pretty large items. But I also do painting, so I need a kiln for firing too. I am looking for a kiln with at least 17'' space inside and preferably square. I was wondering if anyone can offer opinion. I have several options. I am being offered an EVENHEAT and I have never encountered them before. Does anyone know how they compare to Paragons and Olympics? Below are the few options I am looking at with links to their more detailed descriptions. My budget is $2000 total (kiln, shipping, shelf and 240 outlet installation) I will be thankful for any opinion anyone can offer.
Ken Leap, I took classes with recommended a Paragon
PEARL. The smallerst I can get is 18'' http://www.paragonweb.com/PEARL18.cfm
My supplier is offering me an EVEN GT4050, which is the same size,
just not as deep
http://www.sunshineglass.com/rcol/b_fus ... gt4050.htm
Then there is a 120 amp Olympic of the same size and dimension.
http://www.clay-king.com/kilns/olympic_ ... quare.html
And there is a 240 amp Olympic, same size
http://www.clay-king.com/itemokgf2etlc.html