1. Submit an Inquiry

Start by telling us about your project through our kiln firing inquiry form.

We'll ask about:

• What you're having fired
• Number and approximate size of pieces
• Bisque or glaze firing
• Clay body and manufacturer
• Glaze information, if applicable
• Your desired timeline
• The amount of kiln space you think you'll need

2. We'll Review Your Request

We'll review your materials and project to determine whether we're able to accommodate your firing.

We'll respond with:

• Confirmation of material compatibility
• Recommended firing service
• Estimated pricing
• Available drop-off times
• Any preparation requirements

Once your firing is approved, we'll send you a link to complete your official submission through ClayTrack.

3. Complete Your ClayTrack Submission

Use the link we provide to submit your work through ClayTrack.

You'll enter your final project information, upload photographs of your pieces, identify your clay and glaze, and add any notes or special instructions.

4. Schedule Your Drop-Off

We'll arrange a drop-off time with you.

Please do not leave work at the studio before your scheduled drop-off.

5. Drop Off & Inspection

At drop-off, we'll inspect your work and confirm that it meets our firing requirements.

We may decline work that is incompatible, improperly prepared, or presents a risk to the kiln or other work.

Once accepted, we'll confirm your final price and add your work to the firing queue.

6. We Fire Your Work

Your work moves through our ClayTrack system

7. Pick Up

We'll email you when your work is ready.

Please pick up your work within 30 days of notification.

Before bringing your work to The MixMatch, please make sure you know:

• The exact manufacturer and name of your clay body
• The firing temperature of your clay
• The type and firing temperature of your glaze, if applicable
• Whether your work requires a kiln cookie or stilts
• The approximate dimensions of your work
• Whether your work is being submitted for bisque or glaze firing

If you are unsure whether your materials are compatible with our firing program, contact us before dropping off your work.

Bisque Work

Work submitted for bisque firing must be:

• Completely bone dry
• Made from a compatible clay body
• Free of excessive dust and debris
• Structurally sound
• Properly identified

Glaze Work

Work submitted for glaze firing must be:

• Completely bisque fired
• Made from a Cone 6-compatible clay body
• Glazed with a compatible glaze
• Completely free of glaze on kiln-contact surfaces
• Accompanied by cookies or stilts when required

We May Decline Work That:

• Is not completely dry
• Uses incompatible materials
• Contains unknown clay or glaze
• Has excessive glaze
• Has glaze on the kiln-contact surface
• Is structurally unsafe
• Could damage kiln shelves, kiln furniture, equipment, staff, or other customers' work

Bisque Firing

Cone 06–04

For completely dry greenware made from a compatible clay body.

Glaze Firing

Cone 6 oxidation

For bisque-fired work made from a Cone 6-compatible clay body and finished with a compatible glaze.

Kiln Placement

You may request:

• Top
• Middle
• Bottom

Placement requests are preferences and cannot be guaranteed. Final placement is determined by our team based on kiln loading and firing requirements.

Pricing: Based on the amount of kiln space your work occupies, subject to our minimum firing charge.

Need to fire a larger body of work? Reserve a dedicated kiln load.

Available for:

Bisque: Cone 06–04
Glaze: Cone 6 oxidation

Full kiln service includes kiln loading, firing, cooling, and unloading by The MixMatch.

Half Kiln Load

Half kiln loads may also be available for makers who need more space than a small batch but don't need an entire kiln.

Availability depends on scheduling and kiln capacity.

Your clay body must be compatible with the firing temperature requested.

Bisque

Our standard bisque firing range is:

Cone 06–04

Glaze

Our standard glaze firing is:

Cone 6 oxidation

For Cone 6 glaze firing, your clay must specifically be rated for Cone 6.

What We Need From You

When submitting an inquiry, provide:

• Clay manufacturer
• Exact clay body name
• Manufacturer's firing range

If you are unsure of your clay's firing range, please contact us before submitting your work.

We Do Not Accept

• Unknown clay bodies
• Clay with an unknown firing range
• Homemade clay without documented firing specifications
• Incompatible clay bodies
• Low-fire clay in Cone 6 firings
• Cone 10 clay for our standard Cone 6 community firing

Need access to glaze before your firing?

Customers may either provide their own compatible glaze or sign up to use available The MixMatch glazes.

Bring Your Own Glaze

Your glaze must be appropriate for the requested firing temperature.

For Cone 6 firing, provide:

• Manufacturer
• Exact glaze name
• Recommended firing range

Unknown or incompatible glazes will not be accepted.

The MixMatch Glazes

We offer access to a selection of glazes for customers who would like to glaze their work at The MixMatch.

Studio glaze use is an additional service and must be arranged before your glaze firing.

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Cookies & Stilts

Customers are responsible for providing their own kiln cookies and stilts when their work requires them.

All kiln-contact surfaces must be completely free of glaze.

Electric Kilns

The MixMatch operates two electric Olympic kilns.

Olympic 1823MA

Approximate interior: 18" × 23"
Maximum firing: Cone 10

This is our primary kiln for community firing and larger loads.

Standard community firing:

Bisque: Cone 06–04
Glaze: Cone 6 oxidation

Olympic Doll Kiln

Our smaller Olympic kiln is also rated to Cone 10.

It is particularly suited for:

• Small batches
• Small objects
• Test firings
• Partial loads
• Rush firings when available

The MixMatch determines which kiln will be used based on the size, quantity, and requirements of your work.

Our kilns are capable of reaching Cone 10, but our standard community firing program operates at Cone 06–04 for bisque and Cone 6 for glaze.

Firing Schedule

Community firings are scheduled regularly based on kiln capacity, demand, and material compatibility.

We may add additional firings as demand increases.

Rush Firing

Need your work fired on a shorter timeline?

Rush firing may be available for an additional fee depending on kiln availability.

Rush service does not guarantee a specific completion date. Please mention your deadline when submitting your inquiry.

Kiln Placement

Customers may request top, middle, or bottom placement.

Placement requests are not guaranteed. Final placement is determined by The MixMatch based on the needs and safety of the firing.

Cookies & Stilts

Customers must provide their own cookies and stilts when required.

The MixMatch does not provide cookies or stilts for customer work.

Storage & Pickup

Completed work is stored for 30 days after the ready-for-pickup notification.

After 30 days, unclaimed work may be discarded, donated, or otherwise disposed of at The MixMatch's discretion.

Firing Results

Ceramic firing is inherently unpredictable.

While we take care in handling, loading, firing, and unloading your work, we cannot guarantee a particular result.

Work may crack, warp, explode, discolor, blister, crawl, run, stick to kiln shelves, or otherwise change during firing.

By submitting work for firing, you acknowledge the inherent risks of ceramic firing.

The MixMatch is not responsible for damage, defects, or loss resulting from the inherent risks of ceramic firing.

Customers are responsible for damage caused by improperly prepared or incompatible work, including damage to kiln shelves, kiln furniture, elements, or other equipment.

Our firing rates are based on the amount of kiln shelf space your work occupies. Capacity examples are estimates based on standard-sized pieces. Final shelf allocation is determined by The MixMatch based on the size, shape, and configuration of your work.

¼ Shelf

Typically fits 3–4 standard mugs or an equivalent amount of work.

Also suitable for:

• 2–3 small bowls
• 1-2 small plates
• 1–2 larger pieces
• Small test batches

Bisque Cone 06–04: $15
Glaze Cone 6: $18

½ Shelf

Typically fits 6–8 standard mugs or an equivalent amount of work.

Also suitable for:

• 4–6 small bowls
• 4–5 plates
• A small collection of mixed pieces
• Small production batches

Bisque Cone 06–04: $25
Glaze Cone 6: $30

Full Shelf

Typically fits 10-12 standard mugs or an equivalent amount of work.

Also suitable for:

• 8–12 small bowls
• A larger mixed collection
• Small production batches

Bisque Cone 06–04: $40
Glaze Cone 6: $48

Full Kiln, 3-Shelf Load

Approximately 24-32 standard mugs or an equivalent amount of work.

Ideal for larger production batches or collections that require dedicated kiln space.

Bisque Cone 06–04: $105
Glaze Cone 6: $125

Important Capacity Note

Our Olympic 1823MA kiln uses approximately 17.5" diameter shelves and can accommodate approximately 3–4 shelves, depending on the height and configuration of the work.

Piece counts are provided as general examples only. A tall mug, large bowl, sculpture, or unusually shaped piece may occupy more shelf space than a standard piece.

The MixMatch will determine the appropriate firing size and final shelf allocation after reviewing your submission.