Kiln Guide

Solid kiln casting requires sustained temps of 1500°F–1700°F, heavy insulation, and a slow multi-hour annealing cycle for thick pieces. Learn how pate de verre and solid casting differ, what mold materials work, and why the Hot Shot 24G is built for serious casting work.

Fusing, slumping, casting, enameling, vitrigraph — each glass process has different kiln requirements. This guide matches every technique to the right Hot Shot kiln so you buy the right unit the first time.