Microwave kilns might not be able to do everything a traditional kiln does, but for hobbyists and crafters looking for an affordable way to melt glass at home, they certainly are a handy alternative.

238 Grand St., nr. Driggs Ave., Williamsburg; 917-547-8316 Name any two successful young ceramicists in Brooklyn, and they probably met at Choplet (see map). Paris native Nadeige Choplet’s classes ...