The Beginner Kiln That Grows With You
If you've been wanting to try glass fusing, bead making, or small slump work but didn't want to commit to a full size kiln with a 240V install, the Jen-Ken AF3P Take-A-Part 11/4.5 is exactly the kiln to start with. It plugs into a standard 120V wall outlet. No electrician, no new circuit, no panel upgrade. Just unbox it, plug it in, and start firing.
The clever part is in the name. The Take-A-Part is stackable and modular. The standard configuration gives you a 11" x 4.5" deep firing chamber, which is plenty for fused pendants, small platters, and bead annealing. Add the optional ring and brick plug, and you've got more height for slumping bowls or draping over molds. One kiln, multiple configurations, no upgrade required as your skills grow.
Fires up to 1700°F, which covers full fuse, tack fuse, slumping, draping, and bead annealing. At only 45 pounds, it fits comfortably on a sturdy work table or bench, and it's light enough to move around your studio when you need to.
Included with every order
A kiln shelf, posts, kiln wash, the AF3P digital controller, and a base brick (or optional stand). Plus a 2 year limited warranty through Jen-Ken and free shipping to the US Lower 48. Everything you need to start firing.
Who Is This Kiln For?
The Take-A-Part 11/4.5 is built for a specific kind of artist. Here's how to tell if that's you.
✓ Beginners getting into glass fusing or beadmaking
If you've taken a class, watched the YouTube tutorials, and you're ready to start firing at home, this is the most accessible kiln in our catalog. No special electrical, no big investment, just start making.
✓ Lampworkers and bead artists
Add the optional ring to set up the kiln for bead annealing right next to your torch. Perfect height for working glass and then transferring beads straight to the kiln.
✓ Hobbyists making pendants, ornaments, and small jewelry
11" x 4.5" is the right size for fused jewelry, pendants, holiday ornaments, and decorative tiles. Not too big, not too small.
✓ Apartment dwellers and small space studios
Sits on a tabletop, plugs into a standard outlet, weighs 45 lbs. You can have a working glass studio in an apartment, a spare bedroom, or a corner of your garage.
The Take-A-Part 11/4.5 ships with the AF3P digital controller, which has the ability to store up to 6 custom firing profiles with 8 steps each. It's a solid no frills controller that gets the job done for hobby and small studio work. If you find yourself wanting more flexibility down the road, you can upgrade to the AF 12 Key or TAP Smart, but for most people starting out the AF3P is exactly what you need.