Hey there! So, you know how in pottery, we make really cool things out of clay? Well, to make sure they turn out awesome, we have to use a kiln, which is like a super-hot oven.
When we talk about Cone 07, we are actually talking about a special way to measure how hot the kiln gets. Specifically, Cone 07 means the kiln needs to get super hot—around 1828°F or 998°C! This is important because different types of clay and glazes need different temperatures to harden and look just right.
Now, let’s break it down a bit more. In the pottery world, we use cones as a kind of thermometer for the kiln. Each number represents a specific temperature. So, when the kiln reaches Cone 07, it melts specific types of clay and glaze just enough to make them nice and strong without turning them into puddles.
Here are 7 objects made using the same heat level of Cone 07:
- A dinner plate for serving food
- A mug for enjoying hot chocolate
- A flower vase for pretty blooms
- A ceramic bowl for salad or popcorn
- A decorative tile for your wall
- A sculpture of an animal
- A teapot for making tea
So remember, when we work with pottery, understanding the temperature and how it makes our objects strong and beautiful is key!
