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Kilns $1,500 to $3,000 For Sale

The range most home studio potters buy in. Full size chambers, cone 10 capability, and digital controllers from Olympic, Paragon, Evenheat and HotShot.

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Evenheat
Evenheat Heat Treat Oven - LB 22.5

Original Price $3,270.00

Current Price $2,615.99

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Evenheat · Heat Treat Oven · LB Series Evenheat Heat Treat Oven - LB 22.5 Model EH-LB-225 · 240V · 22.5" D × 10" W × 6.25" H · 2200°...
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Original Price $3,270.00

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Evenheat Heat Treat Oven - LB 18

Original Price $3,210.00

Current Price $2,567.99

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Evenheat · Heat Treat Oven · LB Series Evenheat Heat Treat Oven - LB 18 Model EH-LB-18 · 240V · 18"D × 10"W × 6.25"H · 2200°F Max ...
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Evenheat Knife Oven - KH 418

Original Price $3,360.00

Current Price $2,687.99

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Evenheat · Heat Treating Oven · KH Series Evenheat Knife Oven - KH 418 Model EH-KH-418 · 120V · 6.5″ W × 4.25″ H × 18″ D · 2200°F Ma...
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Evenheat Knife Oven - KH 414

Original Price $3,290.00

Current Price $2,631.99

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Evenheat · Heat Treating Oven · KH Series Evenheat Knife Oven - KH 414 Model EH-KH-414 · 120V household power · 13.5" deep chamber ·...
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Original Price $3,290.00

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Evenheat Ceramic Kiln - RM II 2322

Original Price $3,645.00

Current Price $2,915.99

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Evenheat · Electric Kiln · RM II Series Evenheat Ceramic Kiln - RM II 2322 Model EH-RM2-2322 · 240V · 23.5" dia. × 22.25" deep · Con...
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Original Price $3,645.00

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Evenheat Ceramic Kiln - RM II 1822

Original Price $2,955.00

Current Price $2,363.99

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Evenheat · Electric Kiln · RM II Series Evenheat Ceramic Kiln - RM II 1822 Model EH-RM2-1822 · 240V · 17.5" diameter × 22.25" deep ·...
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Original Price $2,955.00

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Evenheat Ceramic Kiln - RM II 1413

Original Price $2,290.00

Current Price $1,831.99

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Evenheat · Electric Kiln · RM II Series Evenheat Ceramic Kiln - RM II 1413 Model EH-RM2-1413 · 240V · 14.5" dia. × 13.5" deep · Cone...
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Evenheat Ceramic Kiln - RM II 1210B

Original Price $1,975.00

Current Price $1,579.99

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Evenheat · Electric Kiln · RM II Series Evenheat Ceramic Kiln - RM II 1210B Model EH-RM2-1210B · 240V · 11.25" dia. x 13.5" deep · 2...
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Evenheat Ceramic Kiln - RM II 1210

Original Price $1,975.00

Current Price $1,579.99

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Evenheat · Electric Kiln · RM II Series Evenheat Ceramic Kiln - RM II 1210 Model EH-RM2-1210 · 120V · 11.25" dia. × 13.5" deep · 180...
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Evenheat
Evenheat Ceramic Kiln - High Fire 1818

Original Price $3,110.00

Current Price $2,487.99

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Evenheat · Electric Kiln · High Fire Series Evenheat Ceramic Kiln - High Fire 1818 Model EH-HF-1818 · 240V · 17.5" dia. × 18" deep ·...
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Original Price $3,110.00

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Evenheat Ceramic Kiln - High Fire 1813

Original Price $3,110.00

Current Price $2,487.99

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Evenheat · Electric Kiln · High Fire Series Evenheat Ceramic Kiln - High Fire 1813 Model EH-HF-1813 · 240V · 17.5" dia. × 13.5" deep...
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Evenheat Ceramic Kiln - High Fire 1413

Original Price $2,365.00

Current Price $1,891.99

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Evenheat · Electric Kiln · High Fire Series Evenheat Ceramic Kiln - High Fire 1413 Model EH-HF-1413 · 240V · 14.5" dia. × 13.5" deep...
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Evenheat Ceramic Kiln - High Fire 1210B

Original Price $2,015.00

Current Price $1,611.99

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Evenheat · Electric Kiln · High Fire Series Evenheat Ceramic Kiln - High Fire 1210B Model EH-HF-1210B · 240V · 11.25" dia. × 13.5" d...
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Evenheat
Evenheat Ceramic Kiln - High Fire 810

Original Price $1,905.00

Current Price $1,523.99

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Evenheat · Electric Kiln · High Fire Series Evenheat Ceramic Kiln - High Fire 810 Model EH-HF-810 · 120V · 11.25″ dia. × 9″ deep · 2...
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Paragon
Paragon Knife Oven - KM14

Original Price $3,300.00

Current Price $2,970.00

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Paragon · Heat Treating Oven · Knife Making Paragon Knife Oven – KM14 KM14 · 120V or 240V · 14" deep chamber · Fires to Cone 10 · 2350°F...
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Original Price $3,300.00

Current Price $2,970.00

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Paragon
Paragon Caldera Digital Kiln

Original Price $1,800.00

Current Price $1,620.00

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Paragon · Jewelry, Glass & Test Kiln · Digital Kiln Paragon Caldera Digital Kiln Caldera · 120V or 240V · 8" W x 8" L x 6.75" D (fir...
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Original Price $1,800.00

Current Price $1,620.00

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Paragon
Paragon BlueBird XL Glass Bead Annealing Kiln

Original Price $2,800.00

Current Price $2,520.00

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Paragon · Glass Kiln · Front-Loading Bead Annealer BlueBird XL Glass Bead Annealing Kiln BlueBird XL · 120V or 240V · 20"W × 8"D chamber...
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Original Price $2,800.00

Current Price $2,520.00

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Paragon
Paragon SC3 Digital Kiln

Original Price $1,800.00

Current Price $1,620.00

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Paragon · Electric Kiln · Digital Jewelry & Small Craft Kiln Paragon SC3 Digital Kiln SC3 · 120V · 9.5"W × 9.5"D × 10"H · 0.25 Cu Ft...
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Original Price $1,800.00

Current Price $1,620.00

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Paragon
Paragon SC2 Pro Kiln

Original Price $2,000.00

Current Price $1,800.00

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Paragon · Electric Kiln · Compact Studio Kiln Paragon SC2 Pro Kiln SC2 Pro · 120V · 18.5" W × 19" D × 19" H · 2.3 Cu Ft · Cone 6 / 2232°...
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Original Price $2,000.00

Current Price $1,800.00

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HotShot Oven & Kiln
Hot Shot Clam Shell Glass Kiln HS-16G

Original Price $2,718.00

Current Price $2,446.20

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Hot Shot · Electric Kiln · Front-Loading Glass Kiln Hot Shot Clam Shell Glass Kiln HS-16G Model HS-16G · 120 Volt · 16″ L × 16″ W × 6″ H...
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Hot Shot Glass Kiln HS-7G

Original Price $1,679.00

Current Price $1,511.10

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Hot Shot Ovens & Kilns · Glass Kiln · Front-Loading Compact Hot Shot Glass Kiln HS-7G Model HS-7G · 120 Volt · 7″ × 7″ × 7″ · 0.198 ...
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Original Price $1,679.00

Current Price $1,511.10

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Hot Shot Vitrigraph Glass Kiln HS-7GV

Original Price $1,797.00

Current Price $1,617.30

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Hot Shot Ovens & Kilns · Glass Kiln · Vitrigraph Hot Shot Vitrigraph Glass Kiln HS-7GV HS-7GV · 120V · 7″ × 7″ × 7″ interior · 1850°...
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Original Price $1,797.00

Current Price $1,617.30

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Hot Shot Glass Kiln HS-7GW

Original Price $1,797.00

Current Price $1,617.30

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Hot Shot Ovens & Kilns · Electric Kiln · Glass Fusing Hot Shot Glass Kiln HS-7GW Model HS-7GW · 120V · 7″ × 7″ × 7″ · 0.198 cu ft · ...
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HotShot Oven & Kiln
Hot Shot Heat Treating Oven HS-1200C

Original Price $2,739.00

Current Price $2,465.10

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Hot Shot · Low Temperature Ceramic Oven · Front-Loading Hot Shot Low Temperature Ceramic Oven HS-1200C Model HS-1200C · Hot Shot 1200KC ...
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Original Price $2,739.00

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What you get in this price range

This is the busiest price band in the catalog and the one most serious hobbyists end up in. Chambers here run roughly 1 to 5 cubic feet, most models reach cone 10, and nearly all of them use a digital controller with programmable firing schedules.

Buy in this range if you are setting up a home studio, firing stoneware or porcelain, or replacing a small kiln you have outgrown. It is also the standard range for a single classroom kiln, and for knifemakers buying a dedicated heat treating oven.

Almost everything here needs 240V on a dedicated circuit.Budget for an electrician unless you already have a suitable circuit. The required breaker size and plug configuration are listed on every product page, and they vary more than people expect.

Check the chamber shape, not just the cubic feet.Two kilns with the same volume can have very different proportions. A tall narrow chamber suits vases, a wide shallow one suits platters and tiles. Interior dimensions are on every product page.

Decide about a vent before you install.A downdraft vent makes indoor firing far more pleasant and helps glaze results. It is much easier to fit at installation than to retrofit later.

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Cone 10 KilnsStoneware and porcelain 240v KilnsDedicated circuit models Top-Loading KilnsThe most common format Kilns Under $1,500Test and entry level Kilns $3,000 to $6,000Studio and classroom

Questions about kilns in this range

What size kiln do most home potters buy?

Somewhere between 2 and 5 cubic feet, which is most of this price band. That is enough to fire a full shelf of mugs or bowls in one load without waiting weeks to fill it. Smaller than about 1.5 cubic feet and you will fire more often than you want to.

Do I need an electrician for a kiln in this range?

Almost certainly. Most kilns between $1,500 and $3,000 run on 240V and need their own dedicated circuit, correctly sized breaker and appropriate wire gauge. A licensed electrician should do that work. The exact breaker size and plug type are listed on every product page.

Can these kilns fire to cone 10?

Most of them, yes. Models with HE or High Fire in the name are built for cone 10 and 2350F, which covers stoneware and porcelain. Some models in this range top out at cone 6 or cone 8, which is fine for mid fire clay but not for high fire work. Check the maximum temperature on the product page.

How long does a kiln in this range take to arrive?

Most kilns are built to order after you place the order, and the lead time is shown on each product page. Quick ship models ship considerably faster where they are available. If timing matters, call or text us on (470) 264-3563 before you order and we will confirm the current factory lead time.

What is the difference between a top loading and a front loading kiln?

Top loaders are less expensive, lighter and more common. Front loaders let you load shelves without leaning into the chamber, which matters for bad backs and for heavy work, and they tend to hold heat more evenly. There is a Front-Loading Kilns collection if that is what you need.

Do I need a kiln vent?

It is strongly recommended for any kiln installed indoors. A downdraft vent pulls fumes out during firing, improves glaze results by supplying fresh air, and makes the room usable while the kiln runs. Fit it at installation rather than later.

Is freight included in the price?

No. We charge a discounted flat rate freight fee based on the size of the kiln and where it is going, shown at checkout before you pay. Eligible kiln deliveries include curbside freight, residential delivery, liftgate service where it is needed, a scheduled delivery appointment and tracking.

What else do I need to budget for?

Shelves, posts and kiln wash if a furniture kit is not included, the electrical work, and a vent if you are firing indoors. Together those often add several hundred dollars to the total, and skipping them means you cannot fire the day the kiln arrives.

Not sure which of these is right for you? Tell us what you fire, how much space you have and what your electrical panel can take, and we will point you at the right two or three. Call or text (470) 264-3563 or use the Kiln Finder.