The Emerging Fire Artist's Kiln: Cone 9, Versatile, Built to Last Decades
The Jen-Ken AF3C 1513 is built for the artist who's serious about the craft but still working at home or small studio scale. It's a genuinely versatile kiln that handles pottery, porcelain, ceramics, and glass casting in one chamber. The interior is 15" wide by 13" tall with 1.4 cubic feet of capacity, a real working size that's big enough to support classes or a steady home practice, small enough to fit in a corner of your studio.
What sets this kiln apart from the smaller AF3C 15/9 is the cone 9 capability. That's high fire territory. Stoneware, porcelain, real glaze work, and the kind of firings that emerging potters need as they grow into more demanding work. If you want a kiln that can grow with you instead of one you'll outgrow, this is built for that.
And it's built tough. Jen-Ken's big kiln features show up here: 2300°F hand selected refractory brick, large handles for moving, a 2 position lid prop for venting at high temperatures, a high temperature protective lid coating, and side firing elements. Compact, but built like a working studio kiln that lasts decades.
Runs on 240V at 22 amps, 4,800 watts, with a NEMA 6-30 plug. Friendly enough for most home studio electrical without a major upgrade.
Heads up: NEMA 6-30 plug, not NEMA 6-50
This kiln uses a NEMA 6-30 plug, which is a 240V 30 amp outlet. It's less common than the NEMA 6-50 most large kilns use. Some studios already have one (sometimes leftover from older electric dryers), but if you don't, your electrician can install a NEMA 6-30 line easily. Give us a call before you order if you want to confirm your setup works.
Included with every order
A heavy duty stand sized for this kiln, the full operator manual, the AF3C Orton digital controller with pre-loaded Cone Fire programs, a 2 year limited warranty through Jen-Ken, and free shipping to the US Lower 48.
Who Is This Kiln For?
The AF3C 1513 is built for a specific kind of artist. Here's how to tell if that's you.
✓ Emerging potters working in stoneware and porcelain
Cone 9 capability covers high fire stoneware and porcelain firings that smaller kilns can't reach. The kiln that doesn't hold you back as you grow.
✓ Multi discipline home artists
Pottery, porcelain, ceramics, and glass casting all in one kiln. One setup serves your full practice.
✓ Home instructors running small classes
1.4 cu ft is big enough to fire class work in batches. The kind of capacity that supports teaching without committing to a full size production kiln.
✓ Artists buying a "build to last" kiln
2300°F firebrick, lid coating, and big kiln construction features mean this kiln is built to last decades, not years. Investment grade for serious practice.
The AF3C 1513 ships standard with the Orton AF3C controller, which comes pre-loaded with easy to use Cone Fire programs. For more flexibility on custom schedules (especially if you're switching between ceramic and glass casting work), upgrade at checkout to the AutoFire 12 Key, the touchscreen AutoFire Slide, or the TAP Smart Controller with Wi Fi.
Key Features
- Cone 9 capability for high fire stoneware, porcelain, and serious ceramic work
- Multi discipline: pottery, porcelain, ceramics, AND glass casting, one kiln does it all
- 15" x 13" chamber with 1.4 cubic feet of working space
- Hand selected 2300°F refractory brick for superior heat retention and durability
- Big kiln features: large handles for moving, 2 position lid prop for high temp venting, protective lid coating, side firing elements
- 240V / 22 amp NEMA 6-30 plug, 4,800 watts, friendly on home studio electrical
- 70 lb compact design, manageable for setup and positioning in small studios
- Orton AF3C controller with pre-loaded Cone Fire programs, ready to fire ceramics right out of the box
- Free heavy duty stand and manual included with every kiln
- Optional Solid State Relay (SSR) upgrade for quieter operation, tighter temperature control, and longer element life
- 2 year limited warranty from Jen-Ken plus free shipping to the US Lower 48
Specifications
| Model | Jen-Ken AF3C 1513 |
| Kiln Type | Multi Purpose (Pottery, Porcelain, Ceramics, Glass Casting) |
| Inside Dimensions | 15" W x 13" H |
| Volume | 1.4 cu ft |
| Maximum Temperature | 2300°F (Cone 9 Capable) |
| Brick Rating | 2300°F Hand Selected Refractory |
| Firing Style | Side Firing |
| Voltage | 240V (Single Phase) |
| Amps | 22 |
| Watts | 4,800 |
| Plug Type | NEMA 6-30 |
| Lid Features | 2 Position Vent Prop, Coated |
| Product Weight | 70 lbs |
| Shipping Weight | 100 lbs |
| Warranty | 2 Year Limited (Jen-Ken) |
Choosing between the AF3C 15/9 and 1513?
Give us a call. We'll walk you through your work, your firing temperature needs, your studio size, and help you decide whether you need cone 8 or cone 9 capability.
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