Van Tuyl Kilns & Furnaces

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Maycolour availabe at Van Tuyl.

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🌟 Be inspired by the stunning Bellissimo colours! 🌟

Let your emotions shine through in your artwork with the brilliance and ease of these amazing glazes. With just 4 colours from this spectacular range, you can create a masterpiece like this one. Intensity, brilliance, and vividness for every work: perfect even for making products for food use, thanks to the total absence of toxic substances. Unleash your creativity and bring your artistic vision to life! 🎨✨

Exciting News! 🎨 We now stock the largest range of Mayco glazes in the country! 🎉 We've just added some stunning new colors that will take your creativity to the next level. Check them out on our website now and elevate your art with Van Tuyl Studios!

Van Tuyl VGK-22 Glas kiln for sale by the owner.

Single phase kiln in good working order with programmable controller and some shelving.

Kiln is located in Port Elizabeth and transport and removal would be responsibility of the buyer.

Price R12 000, slightly negotiable. Please contact Jacqui on 082 782 2381 for more info.

Want to learn about more about how your kiln works? Check out our latest video explaining the purpose of a contactor.

Contactors This video will tell you more about contactors. How it works and how to connect it to your kiln.

Want to learn more about replacing a Thermocouple? Check out our new Video on our Youtube channel.

Replacing your Thermocouple In this video we will show you how to check and replace the thermocouple on your kiln.

📢 **We're Hiring! Join the Van Tuyl Kilns and Furnaces Team!** 📢

Are you a skilled office administrator looking for an exciting opportunity? We're seeking a dedicated individual to join our office in Alrode South, Alberton, on a full or part-time basis.

Key Responsibilities:
Oversee the day-to-day functioning of the office, ensuring administrative processes run smoothly.

Provide support to staff and management, including handling correspondence, preparing documents, and scheduling meetings.

Manage communication channels, such as phone calls and emails.

Maintain filing systems and ensure proper retention, protection, and disposal of records.

Manage data entry and other record-keeping tasks.

Oversee office supplies to ensure resources are available when needed.

Process invoices and manage accounts payable and receivable.

If you're organized, efficient, and ready to contribute to a dynamic team, we want to hear from you!

📧 To apply, please email a short CV to [email protected]

🎉 WINTER SPECIAL 🎉

It’s cold…. So why leave your warm, cozy studio? Let us deliver your pottery supplies “On the house” anywhere in South Africa for orders over R2000 and under 10kg.

OR

If you just need to top up, we will deliver anywhere in South Africa for orders over R500 and under 10kg for only R50.

📅 **Valid from:** June 24, 2024, to July 15, 2024, or the first 100 orders.

📝 Terms & Conditions:
• Applies to glazes and tools only (clay and kiln shelves excluded).
• Only valid for deliveries within South Africa.

Don't miss out on this limited-time offer!

🎨👐 **Join the Van Tuyl Studios Pottery Community!** 👐🎨

Calling all potters and ceramic enthusiasts! We're excited to announce the launch of our new Van Tuyl Studios WhatsApp group. 📱✨

This is your space to:
🔹 Share your pottery creations and tips
🔹 Exchange ideas and inspiration
🔹 Get exclusive insights and helpful information from Van Tuyl Studios

Whether you're a seasoned potter or just starting out, this group is the perfect place to connect with fellow pottery lovers and grow together. 🌟

**Join us now!**
Simply add our number +27 73 749 5266 and send a message to get started. We can't wait to see you there!

Introducing the Van Tuyl Studios Black Underglaze Pencil!

✨ Your search for the perfect underglaze pencil ends here! Our high-quality pencils are ideal for adding intricate details and fine lines to your ceramic masterpieces. Designed for artists who demand excellence, these pencils are a must-have in your toolkit.

What Our Testers Say:
⭐️ "I give it 5 stars! It doesn't shatter when sharpened and lets you press as hard as you want. The results after firing were fantastic – no smudges, just bold black lines. Definitely worth purchasing!" – Veronique, Earth Clay

⭐️ "I'm thrilled with the Van Tuyl Studios pencil. It sharpens well, draws smoothly in a bold black, and fires perfectly under a transparent glaze without smudging." – Rika Haasbroek

Get yours now for only R250! 🌟

🔥 Calling all skilled electricians and experienced kiln technicians! 🔥

Are you passionate about working with kilns and adept at handling repairs and maintenance tasks? We want to connect with you! There's a growing demand for kiln repairs, upgrades, and general maintenance across the country, and we're seeking competent people to join our network.

We're not hiring, we're not charging - we're just looking to establish partnerships in the pottery industry with experienced experts in various regions. By teaming up with us, you'll gain access to a range of opportunities and our own expertise as an international kiln manufacturer.

What's in it for you? As a valued member of our network, you'll receive our endorsement. We'll showcase your skills on our social platforms and website, making it easier for potential clients to find and contact you. Plus, we'll send work your way, helping you build a steady stream of business.

Whether you're a seasoned kiln expert or just starting out in the field, we want to hear from you. Join us in increasing access to good kiln maintenance and repair nationwide.

Interested? Drop us a message at [email protected]. Let's heat things up together! 🔥

🎨 Discover the magic of Velvets! 🌟 Whether you're a seasoned artist or a budding creator, our Velvet underglazes are your go-to for vibrant, dependable colors that bring your ceramics to life. 🖌️✨

With their saturated hues and versatile finishes, Velvets are a must-have for professionals and kids alike. 🎨✨ Experience the luxurious texture of velvet or amplify the color with our Clear Transparent Matte or Clear Gloss glazes. The possibilities are endless!

And guess what? We've listened to your feedback and made our Velvet Underglazes even more accessible with our new 59ml size. 🙌 Now you can unleash your creativity without breaking the bank! 💸

Ready to elevate your ceramics game? Head to our website for all the details on this amazing underglaze. 🔗✨

Here is an interesting fact: the design of kiln roofs these days, especially if they are arched and are to be self-supporting, is based on the engineering of the ancient Romans and is super strong even without any of the modern cements and pins for support. Well, here is proof: just our standard insulation bricks and nothing else carrying the weight of a grown man.

That said, as an extra precaution (because we have modern techniques), we add a little magic glue and pins in our Van Tuyl Kiln’s roof... "just in case." And then we still add a casted roof on top of the bricks to keep it all in place.

Second hand, three phase kiln, in good working condition, for sale by owner. Approximate size 7 cu ft.

They are looking for around R10 000.00. The kiln is in Kroonstad.

Please contact the owner, Marlize Lombard on 082 403 5841 for more information.

L’arte è la risposta all’ispirazione che il mondo ci regala: un fiore che sboccia, un cielo che si trasforma colorandosi di nuove sfumature o un paesaggio bellissimo che abbiamo la fortuna di ammirare.

Il colore è il mezzo che ci permette di tradurre in nuove parole quella stessa visione che tanto ci ha emozionato.

Questa è l’essenza di Colorobbia Art: dar voce ai sentimenti e ai ricordi, portando la bellezza in ogni luogo.


Art is the answer to the inspiration that the world gives us: a flower that blooms, a sky that transforms in new shades or a beautiful landscape that we are lucky enough to admire.

Color is the means that allows us to translate into new words that same vision and emotion that so moved us.

This is the essence of Colorobbia Art: giving voice to feelings and memories, bringing beauty to every place.

Please note that we will be closed for business from 21st of March 2024 and will re-open on Monday the 25th of March 2024.

Annual price increases are looming and will take effect on the 8th of March 2024.

Beat the price increase and stock up on all your favourite pottery tools, glazes and clay before the new prices take effect.

Only 8 days to go, while stocks last!

Did you see? We now stock Mayco Raku glazes.

Mayco Raku glazes are designed to develop beautiful metallic lusters and crackle patterns when fired according to raku firing processes.

Designed for the mysterious raku process using combustibles and varying firing methods to produce unique finishes. There are several methods and many nuances to raku firing – for our purposes here we define raku firing broadly as the processes of firing an earthenware body and glaze in a kiln, removing the ware from the kiln after it has reached proper temperature, placing it in a container of combustible material and enclosing the container to reduce the oxygen in the container.

Visit our website for more information!

Congratulations Rosemary Hobson for winning the Merit Award at this year's regional Ceramics Southern Africa Eastern Cape exhibitiion.

We hope you enjoy your Van Tuyl goodies.