{"title":"Ultralite","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"ultralite-studio-kiln-for-fine-jewellery-and-granulation","title":"*UltraLite Studio Kiln for fine jewellery Keum-Boo and granulation","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"txw\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe UltraLite Studio kiln is the upgraded version of the UltraLite Beehive Kiln (which we introduced to the UK many, many years ago). It has had a total redesign and is now better than ever.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp class=\"txw\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"txh\"\u003eThis perfectly sized, little beehive style table top kiln is the ideal\u003c\/span\u003e size for a jewellery bench top kiln. If you work with fine silver metal clay, fine metals granulation, enamelling, and\/or KeumBoo we're sure you'll find this your dream tool! It's also perfect for drying and firing silver clay, fusing glass, fusing fine gold and silver, and more! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"txw\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Ultralite Kiln is a tiny open-top trinket kiln with a lift-off metal lid. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is incredibly energy efficient, it will cost you less than £0.04 per hour to run!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is quick; it'll be at 650°C in about 20 minutes, and full temperature is reached in around 45-50 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is lightweight, compact, and small - you can fit it in pretty much anywhere!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's not programmable, you just plug it in and it will do its job perfectly and efficiently. It will fire at a steady 840°C with the lid on, and 620°C with the lid off. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp class=\"txw\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf needed, you can adjust the temperature in a few different ways:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eadd an \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metalclay.co.uk\/studio-temperature-controller\/\"\u003eUltraLite Studio Temperature Controller\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e lets you control the temperature between 400-850°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003elower the temperature by moving the lid to one side, and take it down to about 620°C by taking the lid off\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eadd an \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metalclay.co.uk\/ultralite-flat-cover\/\"\u003eUltraLite Reflective Cover lid\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eand increase the temperature with up to 40°C (up to about 880°C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe temperature is ideal for most silver clays; like Art Clay Silver and PMC+\/PMC Flex. The kiln heats quickly and evenly and you cannot over-fire using this method.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome people prefer to lower the temperature \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metalclay.co.uk\/ultralite-temperature-controller-for-studio-kiln-economy\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ewith a temperature controller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ewhen doing KeumBoo, this slows down the process and gives you more control. The controller is also useful if you want to use the kiln for long periods at a time, say for advanced enamelling projects. Keeping the temperature a little lower will extend the life of your heating element.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeing speedy it's just right for a small teaching studio, and at table-top size it is tiny enough to put away if you want an occasional hobby kiln. It weighs about 1kg and is smaller than a football, so it's easy to take to craft fairs, shows, demonstrations, and exhibitions. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeatures of the UltraLite Studio Kiln: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFiring surface is 8.9 cm (3.5\") in diameter, and 3.8 cm (1.5\") tall firing area \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e840°C (1550°F) maintained operating temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3-pin UK plug\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eThis kiln is not suitable for firing base metal clays. \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #33cccc;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e*We are sorry - due to poor handling by couriers we are not shipping kilns outside UK mainland at this time.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is in the box:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe UltraLite kiln\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable cord with UK three-pin plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA HotPad surface, to protect your table and \u003cspan\u003estabilise the kiln\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpatula\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eDepending on what you are going to use the kiln for, you might also need some additional items;\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008080;\"\u003eI want to use the kiln for KeumBoo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metalclay.co.uk\/ultralite-brass-keum-boo-plates\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ethe UltraLite Brass Plates makes KeumBoo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e a doddle, they give you a large surface to work comfortably on, at the right temperature, including an indented part for curved and domed items, or rings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ea \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metalclay.co.uk\/brass-brush-jewellery-quality-super-soft\/\"\u003esoft jewellery quality Brass Brush\u003c\/a\u003e is ideal for working the gold foil into textured surfaces without damaging the foil (and much easier to get into grooves compared to an agate burnisher)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metalclay.co.uk\/gold-foil-24k-extra-thick-ideal-for-keumboo\/\"\u003e24K KeumBoo foil\u003c\/a\u003e - could this be the best quality extra thick gold foil in the UK? We absolutely love it, and from all the 5-star reviews it seems like everyone using it agrees!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThis pro\u003c\/span\u003educt has a 90 day limited manufacturer's warranty. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UltraLite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58320911139151,"sku":"190-ULSK","price":299.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/2591\/2911\/files\/KeumBoo_ultralite_kiln__11837.1779876669.800.800.jpg?v=1785148060"},{"product_id":"temperature-controller-for-ultralite-studio-kiln","title":"Temperature Controller for UltraLite Studio Kiln","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature controller for the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metalclay.co.uk\/ultralite-studio-fine-jewellery-kiln\/\"\u003eUltraLite Studio beehive style kiln\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eControl the temperature by simply turning the dial, the controller allows you to adjust it between approximately 350-840°C. \u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not an official UltraLite product, however there is no longer an official controller designed for the 230V kilns but after extensive testing we've found this works great. It doesn't come with any pre-set temperatures, so you need to test it a little to see what works for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"txw\"\u003eThe UltraLite kiln is not programmable, you just plug it in and it fires at a steady 830-840°C with the lid on, and 600-620°C with the lid off. For some techniques you might want to control or lower the temperature, with this controller you can adjust the temperature and set it between 300-840°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimply turn the dial to find the right setting for what you want. When you find it, we recommend marking the spot on the controller with a a Sharpie marker pen so you can find it easily next time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor firing Art Clay and other fine silver clays we recommend using the highest setting, if you wish to lower the temperature for Keum-Boo, turn it down to around 2 thirds (about 5-6 dots from the end).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"txw\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008080;\"\u003eSome people like a lower the temperature for KeumBoo, as that slows down the bonding and gives you more control. Others, like us, prefer to use it at the standard temperature - it really is just a matter of preference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"txw\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is the UltraLite kiln?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"txw\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"txh\"\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metalclay.co.uk\/ultralite-studio-fine-jewellery-kiln\/\"\u003eUltraLite Studio Kiln\u003c\/a\u003e is the ideal\u003c\/span\u003e size for a jewellery bench top kiln. If you work with fine metals granulation, enamelling, and\/or KeumBoo we're sure it'll quickly become your favourite studio buddy!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"txw\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt's also perfect for drying and firing silver clay, fusing glass, fusing fine gold and silver, and more! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"txw\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Ultralite Kiln is a tiny (smaller than a football) open-top kiln with a lift-off metal lid. It is incredibly energy efficient, it will cost you less than 4 pence per hour! It is quick; it'll be at 650°C in about 20 minutes, and full temperature is reached in 45 minutes. It's not programmable, you just plug it in and it will do its job perfectly and efficiently. It will fire at a steady 840°C with the lid on, and 620°C with the lid off. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"txw\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva; font-size: small;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UltraLite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58321481728335,"sku":"232-UL-CNT","price":15.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/2591\/2911\/files\/Plug-with-Dial__39521.1649923551.800.800.png?v=1785149815"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.metalclay.co.uk\/collections\/ultralite.oembed","provider":"Metal Clay","version":"1.0","type":"link"}