A 120V Plug-In Kiln for Small Fusing and Slumping. Fires up to 2000°F.
The AF3P 11/4.5 is a compact, plug-and-go kiln built for fusing and slumping small items. With an 11" x 4.5" interior and 0.27 cubic feet of working space, it's right-sized for jewelry components, small pendants, test tiles, sample pieces, and other small-scale fusing and slumping work. A real first kiln for fusers getting started, and a useful second kiln for established studios that want to test schedules without firing up the big kiln.
It runs on standard 120V household power with a regular NEMA 5-15 plug, so there's no electrician visit, no special outlet, no studio rewiring. Plug it into the wall and fire. Maxes out at 2000°F, which gives you real headroom over standard glass kilns (most cap out at 1700°F) for things like higher-temperature techniques and the occasional metal clay or enameling project alongside your glass work.
One small workflow tip worth mentioning: order an extra shelf when you buy the kiln. While one project is firing, you can be building the next one up on a second shelf, ready to load the moment the kiln comes back down to temperature. On a fast-cycling small kiln like this, that simple change can double how much work you get done in a session.
Included with every order
Shelf, post, kiln wash, base brick, Orton AF3P 3-button digital controller, and the manual.
Who Is This Kiln For?
The AF3P 11/4.5 is built for fusers and slumpers working at small scale. Here's how to tell if that's you.
✓ Jewelry artists and small-scale fusers
Pendants, cabochons, small fused panels, and similar work fit comfortably and fire fast. A practical kiln for production at this scale.
✓ Fusers ready for their first kiln
120V plug-in operation means no electrician, no panel upgrade, no waiting. Plug it in and start firing the same day you unbox it.
✓ Artists who occasionally fire above 1700°F
The 2000°F ceiling is unusual on a small fusing kiln. If you also work in metal clay, enameling, or any technique that needs more than standard fusing temperatures, this kiln can stretch to meet you there.
✓ Established studios that need a test kiln
If you have a larger production kiln, this is a smart second kiln for testing schedules, trying new compatible glass combinations, or firing one-off pieces without tying up the big kiln.
If you'll be opening the kiln during firings, the Power Interrupt Switch / Automatic Lid Shutoff is worth adding at checkout. It cuts power to the elements anytime the lid is opened and restores it when closed, which is a meaningful safety upgrade. The optional metal stand brings the kiln to a more comfortable working height and gives it room to breathe in the studio.