Kiln Guide

Torch firing metal clay is cheap and fine for small fine-silver pieces; a kiln unlocks larger work, sterling and base clays, and co-firing. Here's how to choose.

Silver metal clay lists several firing options and it confuses newcomers. Here's why they exist, the sintering rule of thumb, and how to fire for maximum strength.

Metal clay fires at 1100°F–1650°F to burn off the organic binder and sinter metal particles into solid fine silver, bronze, or copper. Learn firing temps, hold times, common mistakes, and which compact kiln handles every metal clay formula.

Vitreous enamel fuses powdered glass onto metal in under 3 minutes at 1400°F–1600°F. Learn which metals work best, the difference between opaque and transparent enamels, and what kiln to use for a home enameling studio.