Where to Find a Kiln
Kilns are usually large, heavy, and expensive pieces of equipment for potters. Before you buy your kiln, find out more of what you want and need in a kiln. After you know these things, it is time to find that kiln!
You can sometimes find a kiln locally, especially used electric kilns, so do make sure the kiln is in good condition before finalizing a sale.
Craigslist.org lists all sorts of things. Start by choosing your region or state. Craigslist may then ask you to narrow down to areas within that region. Once you have your locality pinpointed, look for the "For Sale" list and click on "Arts and Crafts."
This list will almost certainly be quite extensive. At the top of the page, type "kiln" in the search text box and click the Search button. Again, these will almost always be used kilns.
Most pottery magazines and association newsletters are a wealth of information. Nearly all of the magazines have advertisements in the body of the magazine which can be helpful in locating suppliers. Several magazines and newsletters also have classified sections such as those below, which are online as well as in print.
1. Find Kilns Locally - New & Used
You can sometimes find a kiln locally, especially used electric kilns, so do make sure the kiln is in good condition before finalizing a sale.
- Check your newspaper's classified section under arts and crafts and miscellaneous items for sale.
- Check local artist supply stores (check your local yellow pages under "Artist Supplies"); they often have a community bulletin board, even if they don't carry kilns.
- If you are lucky enough to live near a larger retail ceramic supplier (check your local yellow pages under "Pottery Supplies"), you may save money on the shipping charges buying through them.
2. Craigslist - Used
Craigslist.org lists all sorts of things. Start by choosing your region or state. Craigslist may then ask you to narrow down to areas within that region. Once you have your locality pinpointed, look for the "For Sale" list and click on "Arts and Crafts."
This list will almost certainly be quite extensive. At the top of the page, type "kiln" in the search text box and click the Search button. Again, these will almost always be used kilns.
3. Ceramic and Pottery Suppliers - New
Ceramic and pottery suppliers often carry several brands of new kilns, and some may also have a selection of used kilns for sale. For an online search of a ceramic and pottery supplier in your area, use a search string such as "pottery supplies XYZ," inserting your locality (e.g. large city, state, or country) instead of XYZ.4. Pottery Magazines and Newsletters - New & Used
Most pottery magazines and association newsletters are a wealth of information. Nearly all of the magazines have advertisements in the body of the magazine which can be helpful in locating suppliers. Several magazines and newsletters also have classified sections such as those below, which are online as well as in print.
- Ceramics Monthly's classifieds (Pottery Making Illustrated has the same classifieds, as the two magazines are owned by the same parent company.)
- Clay Times' classifieds
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