AMACO Large Pointed Stilts 60-Count Kit (LSK), Assorted A-F Series with Alloy Metal Points, up to Cone 10 Review (2026)

Who needs a large assorted stilt kit

Pointed stilts exist to hold fully glazed pottery off the kiln shelf during firing so molten glaze does not fuse the piece to the shelf, and this kit's 60 count assortment across A through F size series makes it a practical one-time purchase for a studio firing a mix of piece sizes rather than one repeated shape. AMACO breaks the kit down into specific quantities per series, including six each of several A series point sizes plus smaller counts of larger B, C, D, E and F series stilts, which covers everything from small glazed cups to larger bowls and plates in a single box. A potter who only ever fires one narrow size of piece, such as small mugs, would likely get more value from a smaller, size-matched stilt set than this broad assortment.

How the stilts are built

Each pointed stilt has three equally spaced, fine quality metal alloy points embedded in a stoneware base, a design AMACO says leaves virtually no mark on fired pieces and loosens easily from the piece after firing, both real practical advantages over stilts that fuse or leave obvious scars. The size range across the kit spans from a quarter inch up to two and three quarter inches measured between the wire prongs, which is what lets one kit serve such a wide range of piece heights and footprints. It is worth noting that AMACO's own product page lists a maximum firing temperature of cone 04 for this pointed stilt kit, which conflicts with retailer listings advertising it as rated up to cone 10, so potters firing higher than cone 04 should verify the stilts' rating directly with AMACO before relying on them in a hotter firing.

Using stilts without stress

Because the points leave only a tiny mark rather than fusing to the glaze, cleanup after firing is generally limited to a light touch with a grinding stone on the three small points where the stilt met the piece, rather than the more involved repair needed if a piece fuses to the shelf. Sorting through 60 stilts across six size series takes a bit of organization the first time, so many studios keep them separated by size in small containers near the kiln rather than loose in one box, which saves time when loading a kiln full of mixed sized glazed pieces. Because the stilts have a stoneware base with metal points, handle them gently when unloading a fired kiln, since the points are the most fragile part and can bend or snap if dropped or knocked around in storage.

How it compares with other stilt options

Against AMACO's own Small Pointed Stilt Kit of 30, this large kit trades a smaller size range for roughly double the stilt count and full coverage from small to large pieces, making it the better choice for a studio firing varied work rather than one consistent size. Generic aluminum oxide stilt sets sold in 12 or 20 packs are typically cheaper per stilt but come in a single size only, which is fine for a home potter who mostly fires similar sized pieces but less flexible for a shared studio. Compared with all-alumina stilts that have no metal points at all, AMACO's alloy point design leaves a different, generally smaller mark, though buyers focused on completely invisible contact points may prefer a metal-free alternative.

Bottom line

AMACO's Large Pointed Stilt Kit earns our score of 8.8 out of 10 as a well organized, wide-ranging assortment that saves a studio from buying several separate stilt sizes over time. That said, we found a real discrepancy between AMACO's own product page, which lists a cone 04 maximum firing temperature, and retailer copy advertising the kit as rated up to cone 10. Buyers who fire glazes above cone 04 should confirm directly with AMACO or a supplier before trusting this kit at higher temperatures, and stick to AMACO's own published rating rather than third party listings when planning a firing.

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