Glazing & Firing

Glazing and firing are critical steps in the pottery making process that ensure your creations are waterproof and food safe. Glazing and firing involve coating your creations with a protective glass layer, and slowly heating them to a hot 1280°C to melt the glaze and seal the clay. Firing takes place in a special, insulated oven called a kiln and all pottery requires two firings.

Publicly accessible kiln services manage thousands of ceramics at a time, which often leads to mishandling, breakages and things going missing. That’s why, in addition to your DIY Clay Kit or Top Up Kit (glazing and firing packages only), we include a complimentary glazing and firing service to take the stress of finding a kiln off your shoulders.

Our expert kiln technician will personally handle and glaze your creations at our studio, and ensure they are safely and securely fired in our private kiln. As part of this service, we will also sand and polish your ceramics free of charge prior to delivery.

Please note that firing can sometimes reveal hidden faults, flaws and damages in the clay resulting from the making process. Everyday Clay is not responsible for a piece cracking, breaking or any other type of unsatisfactory result after firing. Although unlikely, charges may apply under conditions of kiln damage caused by poorly constructed pottery. To avoid breakages and damages to our kiln, please carefully and thoroughly read the instructions in your clay kit, and contact us at hello@everydayclay.com.au if you have any concerns about firing your pieces.

More information about our clay kits can also be found on our FAQs page.

Please check your eligibility for our glazing and firing service before booking. To be eligible, you need to meet the following criteria. These criteria also apply if you received your clay kit as a gift.

• Completed our DIY Clay Kit or Top Up Kit (glazing and firing packages only), and allowed your clay kit creations to dry for at least 10 days.

• Your clay kit was purchased no longer than one year ago. Please note that our complimentary glazing and firing service is valid for one year from your clay kit’s date of purchase. You can find the expiration date of your glazing and firing service on your clay kit instruction card.

If you have any questions or are unsure about your eligibility, we’d be more than happy to assist. You can reach us at hello@everydayclay.com.au.

If you meet our eligibility criteria, you are now ready to book your glazing and firing service.

We offer the following options for dropping off your clay kit creations with us for glazing and firing, and for collecting your finished pottery after they have been glazed and fired:

1. FREE studio pickup and drop-off in Healesville (map)

2. FREE monthly pickup and drop-off (first Saturday of the month at different pop-up locations)

3. Doorstep pickup and drop-off: FREE within a 30km drive from our studio, beyond that a small fee may apply.

Our calendar below will provide more information about these options, including our pop-up locations and distance-based pricing.

To access your glazing and firing service, please select your preferred option using the calendar below and follow the instructions on the next page to book your appointment.

After booking, a calendar confirmation email will be sent to you. And that’s it! We look forward to receiving your work.