How would you like
your kiln to pay for itself in just a
few short hours? It's not as hard as it might seem.
If this sounds
interesting, please contact us! We can put together a whole package
for you.
|
| Example using glass and a small tabletop
kiln. |
The Kiln
Paragon Caldera Multi-Purpose portable kiln. Fires silver clay,
china, ceramics and glass. Fire rapidly on a regular 120 volts
outlet. With a
separate top and bottom, they are stackable and completely
portable. Electronic kiln comes with the Sentry Xpress controller
which fires up to 8 segments in ramp-hold mode.
Package includes Electronic
Controller, 2"x2" Window in lid to watch your glass melt, and
Furniture Kit.
 |
Electronic Caldera with 2"x2" Window,
Furniture Kit, and Shipping
List Price $819
Our Price $650 + ship |
|
The Projects
 |
Wine Wardens
$36 for 6 = $6 each materials cost
instructions |
 |
Dichroic Pendants $45 for 8 = $5.63 each materials
cost
instructions |
 |
Amaco Jewelry Kit $90 for 50 = $1.80 each materials
cost
(more profit, but you do the cutting) |
|
|
|
How it Works
You hold a 2
hour class where the students make 2 glass projects. You can teach these
classes in your home, at a local community center or rec center, at a
church or school. These types of places are always looking for good
ideas for programs!
PTA's and
Organizations can also host these classes for fundraising. Once the
kiln is paid off, the rest is PROFIT !
For the
easiest classes, choose pre-cut kits (such as the pendant and wine warden
projects above). For even more profit to pay off that kiln faster,
choose a more flexible package where you pre-cut the
glass.
|
The Numbers
For this example we will assume you
buy pre-cut kits and each student makes 1 pendant and 1 wine stopper.
Price for the Kits: $11.63 per
student
Shipping: less than $0.75 per student
Firing cost: $0.25 per student
TOTAL: $12.63 per student
Teach 20 people, charge $30 plus $20
materials fee and your profit is:
Profit =
($50-$12.63) * 20 = $747.50 !
You have just paid for your kiln with only 20 students.
Do it again and you
make $747.50 more! |
|
|
| Example using bisque and a larger kiln. |
The Kiln
BigCeramicStore.com
Biggest Little Kiln. The largest kiln available on a dryer
outlet, no special wiring required. Long cord and sectional design, for
your convenience.
|
Electronic Biggest Little Kiln with 3
Key Electronic Controller, Furniture Kit, and Free Shipping
Our Price $1379 |
|
The Projects
 |
Bisque Bowl
$2.74 each (up to $4 or $5 each for larger sizes) |
 |
Bisque Mug
$4 each |
 |
Or use Teapots, or Salt and Pepper Shakers, or
platters, the sky is the limit! |
|
|
|
How it Works
You hold a 2
hour class where the students make 2 bisque projects. You can teach these
classes in your home, at a local community center or rec center, at a
church or school. These types of places are always looking for good
ideas for programs!
PTA's and
Organizations can also host these classes for fundraising. Once the
kiln is paid off, the rest is PROFIT !
Of course,
your classes could cover making the pieces from clay also, and people
would pay more for those classes. But that requires two separate
classes, one to them to make the pieces and another to glaze them.
It also requires you to do two firings. Bisque painting is
more portable and easier to manage for a beginner.
|
The Numbers
For this example we will assume you
buy 2 pieces of bisque for each student, totaling $8 each.
Price for the Bisque: $8 per
student
Price for the Glaze and Brushes: $3 per student
Shipping: less than $0.25 per student
Firing cost: $0.50 per student
TOTAL: $11.75 per student
Note: Paint-Your-Own places usually
charge a painting fee of around $10 per person per hour, plus mark up the
bisque significantly. If you choose more expensive items to paint,
raise the price you charge appropriately.
Host 50 people, charge $40 each (remember,
this includes two pieces they get to take home) and your profit is:
Profit = ($40-$12) *
50 = $1400 !
You have just paid for your kiln with 50 painters.
|
|
