Contemporary Studio Resource Page

Contemporary Studios bring the traditional art of decorating clay for fun, entertainment and practical use. The needs of Studios are simple but kiln durability is a business necessity.

Durability

Constant loading and unloading, in many case by people who don't own the kilns, can really take its toll on the soft firebrick grooves that typical kilns have. That's when you need L&L's hard element holder - they protect the delicate firebrick from loading damage.
This means cost savings for your business and a kiln that stays operational when you need it most.
You won't have to replace your kiln in five years (which is the typical replacement time for most kilns).

The Best Warranty

Our School-Master kilns, designed specifically for K-12 schools but also perfect for Contemporary Studios, feature a five-year warranty.
All other L&L kilns feature a three-year warranty.
L&L has the best warranty in the kiln business. Our durability and quality control make this possible.

Save money on repairs

Repairs are less frequent because of the durable ceramic element holders.
When they are necessary L&L kilns are specifically designed to make it easy for almost anyone with no prior training in kiln repair to do the job. When you consider that a typical kiln repair person charges over $50 an hour that can really add up.
Because you can control your repairs you have control over your schedule.
With our fantastic video-based web support and personalized phone support, you won't be stuck if you need help.

Easy to use - with choice

Our One-Touch™ control used on the School-Master kilns and Renaissance front-loading kilns is designed to simplify a studio owner's learning curve while still giving you the creative control you need.
Or choose the DynaTrol (used on our Easy-Fire, Jupiter, DaVinci and Hercules and Easy-Load front-loading kilns) which features 4 easy ceramic programs, 6 variable programs and zone control for automatic adjustment of the firing.

Priced competitively

L&L Kilns give you more for your money.
Better warranty, ceramic element holders, stronger stands, more serviceable control panels and much more.
L&L kilns won't be bounced back on bid when compared to other high-quality kilns - even with all of the value added features we offer.

Safety

Most L&L kilns are tested and certified to UL499 by MET (A Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory).
L&L has been making kilns for 65 years and we have a remarkable safety history.

Standardization

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

Typical Applications

Craft Ceramics

Low-Fire Ceramics

Low-Fire Ceramics is typically fired below about 2000°F (1100°C).

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.

Tough Kilns for Tough Times