Burnishing Stage (350°C to °F)

When you’re making pottery, there’s an important process called burnishing. This happens when the clay is heated to 350 degrees Celsius. This temperature is really hot, and it helps make the surface of the clay smooth and shiny.

Now, to understand how hot 350°C is, we can change it into Fahrenheit using a special equation:

$$
°F = (°C \times \frac{9}{5}) + 32
$$

So, if we take 350 and plug it into our equation, we can find out what it equals in Fahrenheit!

1. First, multiply 350 by $\frac{9}{5}$:
   $$350 \times \frac{9}{5} = 630$$

2. Then, we add 32:
   $$630 + 32 = 662$$

So, 350°C is equal to 662°F. That’s a pretty high temperature, right?

This is a crucial temperature for pottery because it helps make your clay strong and pretty! Potters often use different tools and techniques to make their pieces special during this stage, which helps the pottery look nice and ready to use.

Here are 7 objects that you could make in pottery that are shown at the burnishing stage:

1. A smooth bowl
2. A shiny vase
3. A decorative mug
4. A sleek plate
5. An elegant pitcher
6. A glossy tile
7. A polished sculpture

Each of these objects shows how burnishing makes pottery not just stronger, but also more beautiful!