The Ikon Range

Since they burst onto the scene in 2019 with the Ikon V46 and V61, the Ikon range has seen a rapid rise in popularity, quickly becoming a staple of British pottery and finding themselves in the studios and homes of potters all over the country.

After the success of the first two Ikons, Kilncare released the V61 GXR. This was a huge upgrade, as it allowed a 61 litre kiln to be run from a normal 13-amp UK plug socket. To our knowledge, this is the largest plug-in kiln that can reach stoneware temperatures. This kiln was an absolute smash hit, and is now the most popular kiln we stock.

In 2025, Kilncare released the V80 and V100 kilns, giving even more space.

Ikon

V46

The Original Ikon.

-46 Litres of space,

-1315ºC Max Temp

-Normal UK Plug

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Ikon

V61 GXR

The Flagship Model

Upgraded insulation allows the same temperature specs as the V46 but with even more space.

-61 Litres of Space

-1315º Max Temp

-Normal UK Plug

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Ikon

V80

The Ikons Just Got Bigger.

If you need just a bit more space than the V61, the V80 is here.

-80 Litres of Space

-1315ºC Max Temp

-Hardwired connection required

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V100

Serious Space.

If you want a lot of space, but love the look of the Ikons and Top-loading kilns, look no further.

-100 Litres of Space

-1315ºC Max Temp

-Hardwired connection required

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The Differences:

If you're a bit confused about which kiln does what, don't worry! The numbers and letters can all be a bit overwhelming sometimes. We'll try to lay out the differences below.

In most aspects, these kilns are almost idential. The differences lie in the size and power specs.

Size

The external diameter of the V46 and V61 are the same; the V61 is just taller. The same goes for the V80 and the V100; they have the same width but the V100 is taller:

IKON V46

Internal: 416mm (Ø) x 330mm (H)

External: 725mm (W) x 870mm (D) x 775mm (H)

890mm wide with side-mounted controller

IKON V61 (including V61E and V61GXR)

Internal: 416mm (Ø) x 445mm (H)

External: 735mm (W) x 870mm (D) x 890mm (H)

890mm wide with side-mounted controller

Same diameter as V46 — V61 is just taller

IKON V80

Internal: 480mm (Ø) x 445mm (H)

External: 1010mm (W) x 830mm (D) x 825mm (H)

IKON V100

Internal: 480mm (Ø) x 560mm (H)

External: 1010mm (W) x 830mm (D) x 940mm (H)

Same diameter as V80 — V100 is just taller

Power

-All Ikons aside from the V61E have a maximum temperature of above 1300ºC

-V46, V61E, and V61GXR can run on a standard 13-amp plug

-V61X offers the highest power in the IKON V61 range, with a 5kW output and 20.5A draw — ideal for those who want fast, efficient firings with maximum performance.

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Extra Info

The kilns are made to order, the current wait time is roughly 7 weeks.

Please note that while other online retailers that do not hold stock will have identical lead times to the Pottery People, we aim to be the best in terms of keeping you updated and being highly responsive to emails.

If you are still undecided, feel free to use our Kiln Selector tool to find the perfect kiln for your needs.

 Want to know how your kiln will arrive? Check out our 'What to expect' page.

Building a home studio? Check out our ultimate guide!

As always, we are here to help. We reply to emails really quickly so just give us a quick message with any questions you have!

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