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Clay is recognized as one of the most important teaching media for children to learn creative skills. L&L has recognized the unique requirements of the majority of schools which are simplicity and durability to keep your program going when budgets are stretched.

Durability

  • Cost savings and a kiln that stays operational when you need.
  • Longer life cycle. Save money on replacement costs.

The Best Warranty

Save money on repairs

  • Less frequent repairs because of the durable ceramic element holders.
  • L&L kilns are make it easy for custodians with no prior training in kiln repair to do the job. 
  • With our fantastic video-based web support and prompt email and phone support.
  • Save on Total Cost of Ownership.

Easy to use - with choice

  • One-Touch™ control on the School-Master kilns will simplify a teacher's learning curve while offering all the creative control they need.
  • Or choose the DynaTrol (used on our Easy-Fire, Jupiter, DaVinci and Front-Loading Hercules and Easy-Load kilns) which features 4 easy ceramic programs, 6 variable programs and zone control for automatic adjustment of the firing.

Priced competitively

Widest variety of kilns

Safety

Standardization

  • L&L sizes, voltages and amperages fit right into what you would expect. 

Choosing the Proper Kiln

Kiln Installation Issues

Electrical Requirements

Kiln Ventilation

Typical Applications

Craft Ceramics

Low-Fire Ceramics
Low-Fire Ceramics is typically fired below about 2000°F (1100°C).
Art Tiles
The market for hand-made art tiles is increasing.
Sculpture
Ceramic sculpture presents unique loading and firing challenges.
Mid-Fire (Cone 5-6) Ceramics
Cone 5-6 is becoming more and more popular in the ceramic world.
Once Fired Ceramics
Many artists choose to fire only once per cycle, bisqueing and glazing in the same firing.
Bisquing
The Bisque process hardens the ware making it easier to handle without breaking during the glazing process.
China Painting
China paints are widely used because of their low firing temperature and vast color spectrum. It is typically used as a way to paint pictures on glazed ceramics.
Majolica
Majolica is a decorated tin-glazed earthenware, low fired and decorated over an opaque tin oxide glaze.

Recommended Kilns

Ergo-Lift Kilns
Ergonomic kilns for easy loading and easy maintenance
Easy-Fire Electric Ceramic Pottery Kilns
The L&L Flagship Kiln: Six popular Easy-Fire models. (Sized 2.5 cubic feet to 10.2 cubic feet).
School-Master K12 School Kiln with One-Touch™ Control
School-Master kilns are designed specifically for K-12 schools with a Five-Year Warranty.
Hercules Front-Loading Kilns
Affordable front-loading kilns with professional features like an arched roof. Now available in two sizes.
DaVinci Square/Rectangular Large Production Kilns
Large Square and Rectangular Production kilns
Easy-Load Front-Loading Large Production Kilns
Large Heavy-Duty Front-Loading Kilns

Testimonials

Diane Emerson

Diane chooses to fire in an L&L JD230 for number of reasons. The fully opening lid allows her to load her larger sculptures in without the impediment of a lid prop and the durable ceramic holders have kept the kiln in like-new condition.  She switched to L&L because of the deterioration of the element channels in her last kiln.  She is commonly loading larger tiles and needs the extra durability on the faces of the firebrick.  

John Mathews

Conestoga has always used L&L kilns – going back over 30 years. Why? They hold up to the heavy use of this ambitious program.