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Kilns $1,500 to $3,000

The Home Studio Range

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.

CONE 10Most models reach it
FLAT RATEFreight quoted at checkout
LIFTGATEIncluded when needed
  • Hot Shot HS-1200 oven open door showing interior heating elements
    Hot Shot HS-1200 heat treat oven front view with digital controller Save $1,062.00
    HotShot Oven & Kiln

    Hot Shot Heat Treating Oven HS-1200

    Original Price $3,284.00
    Current Price $2,222.00

    Hot Shot Ovens · Heat Treating Oven · Front-Loading Hot Shot HS-1200 Heat Treating Oven Model HS-1200 · 240V · 12″ D × 10″ W × 10″ H · 0...

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    Original Price $3,284.00
    Current Price $2,222.00
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  • Hot Shot HS-18K oven control panel close-up with safety switch
    Hot Shot HS-18K heat treat oven front angle with digital controller Save $1,270.00
    HotShot Oven & Kiln

    Hot Shot Knife Maker's Kiln HS-18K

    Original Price $3,492.00
    Current Price $2,222.00

    Hot Shot · Heat Treating Oven · Knife Maker's Kiln Hot Shot Knife Maker's Kiln HS-18K Model HS-18K · 120V or 240V · 18″ D × 6.5″ W × 4.5...

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    Original Price $3,492.00
    Current Price $2,222.00
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  • Hot Shot HS-360K heat treat oven front view with digital controller
    Hot Shot HS-360K heat treat oven angled front view compact metal oven Save $771.00
    HotShot Oven & Kiln

    Hot Shot Knife Oven HS-360K

    Original Price $2,458.00
    Current Price $1,687.00

    Hot Shot Knife Oven · Heat Treating Oven · Front-Loading Hot Shot Knife Oven HS-360K Model 360K · 120V or 240V · 10″ D × 6″ W × 6″ H · 0...

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    Original Price $2,458.00
    Current Price $1,687.00
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  • Hot Shot HS-360 heat treat oven rear view with cooling fan and ventilation system
    Hot Shot HS-360 heat treat oven front view with digital controller and power switch Save $761.00
    HotShot Oven & Kiln

    Hot Shot Heat Treating Oven HS-360

    Original Price $2,380.00
    Current Price $1,619.00

    ```html Hot Shot Ovens · Heat Treating Oven · Front-Loading Hot Shot HS-360 Heat Treating Oven Model HS-360 · 120V or 240V · 10″ × 6″ × ...

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    Original Price $2,380.00
    Current Price $1,619.00
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  • Hot Shot HS-12G glass kiln rear view showing cooling fan and electrical panel
    Hot Shot HS-12G glass kiln closed front angle view with touchscreen controller
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    HotShot Oven & Kiln

    Hot Shot Clam Shell Glass Kiln HS-12G

    Original Price $2,088.00
    Current Price $1,852.00

    Hot Shot · Glass Kiln · Front-Loading Clamshell Hot Shot HS-12G Clamshell Glass Kiln Model HS-12G · 120V · 12″W × 12″D × 6″H · 0.5 cu ft...

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    Original Price $2,088.00
    Current Price $1,852.00
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  • Olympic 1823HE kiln Bartlett Genesis touchscreen controller display interface
    Olympic 1823HE electric kiln open with lid showing interior chamber and control box
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    Olympic Kilns

    Olympic Kilns 1823HE Electric Kiln

    Original Price $3,350.00
    Current Price $2,557.80

    Olympic Kilns · Electric Kiln · Stackable Top-Loading Olympic 1823HE Electric Kiln Model 1823HE · 240V or 208V · 17.5″ W × 22.5″ H · 3.2...

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    Original Price $3,350.00
    Current Price $2,557.80
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  • Olympic 1827HE kiln Bartlett Genesis touchscreen controller display interface
    Olympic 1827HE electric kiln open with lid showing interior chamber and control box
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    Olympic Kilns

    Olympic Kilns 1827HE Electric Kiln

    Original Price $3,625.00
    Current Price $2,763.60

    Olympic Kilns · Electric Kiln · Stackable Top-Loading Olympic 1827HE Electric Kiln Model 1827HE · 240V or 208V · 17.5″ W × 27″ H · 3.95 ...

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    Original Price $3,625.00
    Current Price $2,763.60
    Save $861.40
  • Olympic 2327G updraft gas kiln closed with stainless steel exterior and burner assembly
    Olympic 2327G updraft gas kiln open showing top-loading chamber and interior firebrick
    Save $1,060.00
    Olympic Kilns

    Olympic Kilns 2327G Updraft Gas Kiln

    Original Price $4,000.00
    Current Price $2,940.00

    Olympic Kilns · Gas Kiln · Updraft Olympic 2327G Updraft Gas Kiln Model 2327G · Natural Gas or Propane · 23.375″ W × 27″ H · 6.9 cubic f...

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    Original Price $4,000.00
    Current Price $2,940.00
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  • Olympic Kilns 1823E Electric Raku Kiln | 1823E | product photo detail
    Olympic Kilns 1823E Electric Raku Kiln | 1823E | product photo front
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    Olympic Kilns

    Olympic Kilns 1823E Electric Raku Kiln

    Original Price $3,200.00
    Current Price $2,434.95

    Olympic Kilns · Gas Kiln · Raku Olympic 1823E Electric Raku Kiln Model 1823E · 240V or 208V · 17.5″ W × 22.5″ D · 3.29 cubic feet · Cone...

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    Original Price $3,200.00
    Current Price $2,434.95
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  • Olympic Kilns 1414HE Ceramic Test Kiln | 1414HE | interior chamber view
    Olympic Kilns 1414HE Ceramic Test Kiln | 1414HE | open view
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    Olympic Kilns

    Olympic Kilns 1414HE Ceramic Test Kiln

    Original Price $2,200.00
    Current Price $1,625.40

    Olympic Kilns · Electric Kiln · Test Kiln Olympic 1414HE Electric Test Kiln Model 1414HE · 240V · 14.5″ W × 13.5″ H · 1.4 cubic feet · C...

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    Original Price $2,200.00
    Current Price $1,625.40
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  • Bartlett Genesis Touchscreen Kiln Controller
    Olympic 1814HE Electric Kiln | 1814HE | front view
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    Olympic Kilns

    Olympic 1814HE Electric Kiln

    Original Price $2,500.00
    Current Price $1,900.50

    Olympic Kilns · Electric Kiln · Stackable Top-Loading Olympic 1814HE Electric Kiln Model 1814HE · 240V or 208V · 17.5″ W × 13.5″ H · 1.9...

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    Original Price $2,500.00
    Current Price $1,900.50
    Save $599.50

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.

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.