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Author: Lila Emerson

Hi, I’m Lila! I’ve been captivated by the art of pottery for as long as I can remember. From the moment I first touched clay, I knew I had found my passion. Through my website, CraftedInClay.com, I share my love for pottery, offering tutorials, tips, and inspiration for anyone eager to discover, learn, and master the art of pottery. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, I’m here to help you shape your creative vision into something beautiful!

Hi, I’m Lila! I’ve been captivated by the art of pottery for as long as I can remember. From the moment I first touched clay, I knew I had found my passion. Through my website, CraftedInClay.com, I share my love for pottery, offering tutorials, tips, and inspiration for anyone eager to discover, learn, and master the art of pottery. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, I’m here to help you shape your creative vision into something beautiful!

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Cone 019 = 1235°F (668°C)

November 30, 2024November 30, 2024Lila EmersonNice To KnowLeave a comment

Hey there, young potter! Today, we’re going to learn about something very special in the world of pottery called cones, specifically Cone 019. This cone is like a magic tool that helps us understand how hot we need to get our clay and glazes to turn them into beautiful pottery. When we say Cone 019,

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Cone 018 = 1292°F (700°C)

November 30, 2024November 30, 2024Lila EmersonNice To KnowLeave a comment

Hey there, curious potter! Let’s dive into the world of pottery and learn about something super important called a cone. In pottery, cones are special tools made from clay that help us understand how hot our kiln needs to be for firing our clay pieces. In this case, Cone 018 indicates a temperature of 1292°F

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Cone 017 = 1377°F (747°C)

November 30, 2024November 30, 2024Lila EmersonNice To KnowLeave a comment

Hey there! 😊 Let’s talk about pottery and something called Cone 017. When we make pottery, we use a process called firing. This means we heat our clay creations in a special oven called a kiln. The heat changes the clay into something hard and beautiful, like a cup or a plate! Now, Cone 017

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Cone 016 = 1456°F (791°C)

November 30, 2024November 30, 2024Lila EmersonNice To KnowLeave a comment

Hey there! Let’s talk about something really cool in pottery: firing cones. When you make pottery, you have to put it in a kiln, which is like an oven that gets super hot. Firing cones help potters know when the clay and glazes are at the right temperature to melt and become strong. Now, Cone

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Cone 015 = 1504°F (818°C)

November 30, 2024November 30, 2024Lila EmersonNice To KnowLeave a comment

Hey there! Let’s talk about something really exciting in pottery! When you’re making cool things with clay, you need to know how hot to make your kiln (that’s the oven for potters!). In pottery, we often use something called temperature cones to help us know how hot our kiln needs to be. These cones melt

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Cone 014 = 1540°F (838°C)

November 30, 2024November 30, 2024Lila EmersonNice To KnowLeave a comment

Hey there! Today we’re going to talk about something really cool in pottery, specifically about Cone 014. Think of cones like special markers that tell us how hot we need to get our clay or glaze to make it just right. When we say Cone 014 is equal to 1540°F, that means we have to

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Cone 013 = 1582°F (861°C)

November 30, 2024November 30, 2024Lila EmersonNice To KnowLeave a comment

When we’re working with pottery, we often use something called cone ratings to help us know how hot to fire our clay. Each number is connected to a specific temperature. For example, Cone 013 means that the temperature needs to reach 1582°F (which is the same as 861°C). Think of cones like tiny superheroes that

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Cone 012 = 1620°F (882°C)

November 30, 2024November 30, 2024Lila EmersonNice To KnowLeave a comment

Alright, young potters! Today, we’re going to talk about a special tool used in pottery called a cone—specifically, Cone 012. This cone is important because it tells us how hot to get our clay in the oven, which we call a kiln. When we fire our clay, we need to know the right temperature to

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Cone 011 = 1657°F (903°C)

November 30, 2024November 30, 2024Lila EmersonNice To KnowLeave a comment

Hey there, future potter! Let’s talk about something super important in the world of pottery: temperature and coning. When we fire clay in a kiln, we want the clay to get really hot so it can change and become strong and beautiful. The term Cone 011 is a way to measure that temperature. In this

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Cone 010 = 1679°F (915°C)

November 30, 2024November 30, 2024Lila EmersonNice To KnowLeave a comment

Hey there, young potter! 🌟 Let’s dive into some cool pottery science together. When we talk about “Cone 010,” we’re actually discussing something very special that helps people like you to fire clay in a kiln, which is like a big oven just for pottery! The number “010” tells us a lot about what happens

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