Expert: Debra Flint - 12/14/2011

Question
Hello! I have a kiln that my grandmother used to make her dolls & other ceramic pieces. She passed away about 5 years ago. Elmonte, I believe, is the manufacturer of the kiln. I have contacted doll organizations/guilds to try & find a school or ? to donate it to but have not had much luck- non, actually. I have a boat load of molds, too! From miniature doll pieces to candle holders, vases, etc.
This kiln has been sitting in my sisters garage & now we are wondering if learning how to use it is difficult & if we can use it for clay &/or glass, also?
Or, if you know of an organization that is in need of one, can you steer me in the right direction, please?
Also, I have a few unfinished dolls she made that I would like to have finished(or, learn how to finish myself, if not too difficult)so I can keep/display them- any recommendations?
Thank you so much for your time & your help!
Colleen

Answer
If you live in Florida the boys and girls club will take most things. Senior centers also do. It is not hard to run a kiln. You put a cone sitter in and turn on. Dolls are porcelain so I never have worked on one of them. I am sure a Class are or two would work. Any other ? Let me know.