Glass Kilns
Jen-Ken Kilns carries a full line of glass kilns in a wide array of sizes to meet the needs and requirements of both hobbyists and full production artists.
Our glass kiln line starts with a small square test kiln with only a six by six inch opening and a four-and-a-half inch depth. Our available round kilns then increase in size to include openings of eleven, fifteen, eighteen, twenty four and twenty eight inches, all with multiple depth options. We also carry a large square shaped kiln which measures twenty seven inches across and is available in varying depths. A second option for those looking for a large firing chamber is our oval series of kilns, which is twenty four inches wide and thirty nine inches long. All of our round glass kilns are designed to fuse and slump glass. There are several coil configurations as well, including top firing, side firing, or both. Contact us to discuss your needs!
The materials used in the manufacturing of our kilns are the best available. Our brick is hand selected and rated to a maximum temperature of 2400°F, which has proven to be far superior to the 2000°F brick that is commonly used in the industry by other kiln companies. Our brick simply out lasts the others by not crumbling or becoming brittle early on, particularly during high temperature firings. Also available for most models are optional three inch brick walls and lids which provide 20% more insulation in the firing chamber.
A stainless steel jacket surrounds and protects the insulating brick. We utilize stainless steel turn buckles to hold the jacket in place. This allows the jacket to be loosened and the brick to be easily removed and replaced in the event that any of the brick is damaged for any reason.
We also implement a 45° degree groove in our insulating brick to provide a resting place for our heating elements. This design prevents excessive bulging of the element during normal operation. This bulging is typical of kilns with a straight groove design. Additionally, the angled groove style makes the inevitable replacement of the element easier, as the replacement element simply rests inside the groove while it is pinned in place.