Kilncare Hobbyfuser Gen4 Glass Kiln

I bought this kiln after taking a one day course at Warm Glass. It is easy to use and from day one I have had consistently good results.

I've had this kiln for just over a year now, and so pleased with my choice.

Warm Glass were fabulous with their advice before my purchase and support afterwards.

Stand is expensive but so worthwhile and makes loading much more comfortable.

My one suggestion would be a longer power cable - fairly restricted in where I could place it but have since had an electrician in to install an extra socket so I can put it in a better position.

Thoroughly recommend to anyone.

As always, the team at Warm Glass have delivered quality! Takes a bit longer to get here as I'm in the Isle of Man but I'm so happy with the kiln. I can get more than double than I could in the Skutt. You do need a couple of people with muscle who can lift and get it set up but once done, it really is plug and play.

This was my second kiln and had it for over a year now,I use it 4/5 times a week and some times twice a day. It has never let me down once,one thing though it did not have a peep hole for checking on work while fusing,but I solved the problem by installing my own,I would happily buy another one,love it

Got this kiln in January 2018 as a birthday gift from my wife(how lucky am I)Easy to use with the presets,love it.Only gave 4 stars as stand not included and pricey for a metal stand.

This is my first kiln so was very apprehensive.

Purchased less than two weeks ago and it feels already like an old friend. Have used it every day since it arrived.

Easy to use, clear instructions and perfect results, and a telephone back up if I am unsure of anything.

Great buy!

I am very pleased with my Hobbyfuser. The instructions with the kiln and controller are very clear and easy to understand. The aftercare from Warmglass and Kilncare is excellent should any advice be needed on fusing schedules so those who are venturing into a new hobby will have support and won't be left with a kiln that they don't know how to use. The 9 pre set programmes are so useful and very easy to adapt. The kiln is well insulated and does not get as hot on the outside as I had imagined. I have mine on the stand with casters which I find very useful in my little studio. It is economical to run and lovely and clean inside - no brick dust at all. I am really impressed with this kiln and would not hesitate to recommend it.

I took my time deciding which kiln to get, I am so glad I chose my hobbyfuser... It comes preset with a wide variety of settings so you can get playing straight away! I was a bit worried once it came to changing them to my own programmes, but the kiln controller is so very easy to use! I am delighted with this kiln, my mum has also had one of these, but the older version, for about five years now with no issues... Delivery was really quick with updates on the progress of my order along with a personal phone call. Highly recommended

I'm very new to this, having previously only used a microwave kiln. I've now completed two firings, and am very happy with the results. Initially I didn't use the kiln shelf, reading that it wasn't necessary, but realised that the brick design left a pattern on the underside of the glass. A second firing, using the shelf, sorted this. I have much to learn, and need to gain confidence, but am really happy with what I've done so far. The next firing is about to start!

Being a total beginner to this wonderful art, I've just begun using my kiln and I have to say the results have been brilliant so far. I've only done 2 firings but it was so easy to use both a preset program and the one I had to adapt to a tack fuse. I am so pleased I chose this kiln - I feel very confident now to experiment with different effects knowing that my kiln is so reliable and trustworthy ... and probably a little forgiving of my mistakes.

I have been using this kiln for about 6 months and it's the first kiln I have owned/used.

I find it very user-friendly and easy to set schedules. Before I bought it I had a few conversations with the manufacturer. They are really helpful and very patient with people, like me, who need lots of information..

It fires beautifully, seems very efficient on electricity, is really well made and looks extra smart and cheerful in my workroom.

I actually chose this kiln on the recommendation of a lady who had worked for the York Glaziers Trust and all the positive things she said were entirely true.

I have nothing negative to say about this product.

I am delighted with this kiln purchased almost 18 months ago - simple to use and it fuses consistently well. I was new to glass fusing and am already selling my designs and taking commissions. I have had a couple of little problems but the people at 'Kilncare' were so efficient and quick to get me up and running again, there was no holdup in production! Thank you Warm Glass and Kilncare, you have changed my life.

I have had my kiln now for 4 or 5mths - so pleased that I chose this model. Recently (getting ready for an exhibition) I have had it running day and night and it is performing perfectly. I love it.

British built - something we should be proud of, however funny how this is more expensive than many imported kilns! For the price I wanted the stand too thrown in!

This is a great little kiln and it fires beautifully. I already have a larger kiln but this second smaller kiln is a great addition to my studio. A good purchase. Highly recommended

I'm so glad I bought this kiln from Warm Glass. Veronica has been a great help in programming the kiln and talking me through my first firings. I was really nervous about getting going with the kiln but they made it really easy for me.

The kiln controller is easy to use and has useful presets for the beginner to use and modify. No problems loading or unloading the kiln shelf. It is easy to access work on kiln shelf. No problems with uneven heating.

Modern design and materials means it does not use old-fashioned resistance wire for heating or kiln bricks for insulation in the lid so is more reliable and remains clean - it does not dump brick dust onto your work.

Electricity use has been good, at around 5.3 to 5.5 kWh per firing. Maximum outside surface temperature I've encountered has been 90 degrees Celsius, so doesn't get very hot on the outside.

In summary: Better designed, well-made with better materials and is British. A pleasure to use. Worth every penny. Most highly recommended.

I have had this kiln for about two years and am very impressed with it. It plugs straight into a normal plug so no additional wiring needed, it is very well insulated and clean so heats efficiently and is surprisingly cheap to run.



The controller is very straight forward to use, it is also easy to check during a firing, and if you wish you can alter it during the firing. There are nine programmes you can set so it is easy to have one for full fuse, one for slump and so on.



I run a glass business and I find that the size of this kiln is good for me at the moment. I can fit nine coasters or three 17cm diameter bowls or one 29cm bowl in the kiln at a time. I can also kiln-cast small sculptures.



I definitely recommend this kiln to you, it is big enough that it will take a while to outgrow (I haven