Kiln firing queue software tracks each piece from intake through bisque, glaze, firing, exception, storage, payment, and collection. It should prevent anonymous shelves, incompatible loads, missed charges, and “is my piece ready?” searches.
| State | Minimum record |
|---|---|
| Received | Owner, ID, date, clay body |
| Queued | Firing type, size, priority |
| Loaded | Kiln and load reference |
| Fired | Cycle, result, exception |
| Ready | Amount due and notification |
| Collected | Date and staff confirmation |
Purpose-built pottery software is the natural first comparison. Gomry can complement the workflow through memberships, class booking, payments, and customer records, but should not be presented as native kiln software without a confirmed integration.
FAQs
QR or handwritten IDs?
Either can work if durable and unique; scannable IDs reduce transcription.
How should firing be charged?
By weight, volume, piece, membership allowance, or another documented rule the system can reproduce.