Oval Kilns

Because the piece will not fit otherwise. Oval chambers take long platters, large tiles and extended sculptural work that cannot go into a round chamber at any angle. If your work fits in a round kiln, buy a round kiln.

Yes, when the elements are laid out for the shape, which is what the manufacturer does. Multi zone control helps further on taller ovals by letting you adjust top, middle and bottom separately.

The ovals we carry are high fire kilns rated for cone 10 and 2350F, which covers stoneware and porcelain. Check the individual product page for the exact rating.

They are top loading like most round kilns, and the extra reach across the long axis can be awkward. Half shelves make this much easier, because you can load one half at a time rather than lifting a full length shelf.

Substantial. These are large kilns and most need a dedicated 240V circuit with a large breaker, with some available in three phase. The requirement is on each product page, and it is worth confirming with an electrician before ordering.

No, and nor does anyone else in any real quantity. The oval shape exists to solve a large format problem, so manufacturers build them at studio and production sizes only.

By freight, curbside, with liftgate service where it is needed and a scheduled delivery appointment. Given the size, plan the route into your studio before the truck arrives.

These are ceramic kilns with side elements, so heat across a flat piece is less even than in a glass kiln. For fusing and slumping, look at our Glass Kilns collection or at a dual media model with a lid element.