Hey there, young potter! Let’s talk about something cool in the world of pottery: glazes and maturation. When we make pottery, like bowls or pots, we often cover them with a special shiny coat called glaze. This glaze not only makes our pottery look pretty but also helps protect it.
Now, when we heat our pottery in a kiln (which is like a super hot oven just for clay), the glaze goes through a magical process called maturation. For Cone 2, which is a specific temperature level, the kiln gets hot enough for the terracotta glaze to mature, or “harden” in a way that makes it look great and feel smooth. It’s important to get the temperature just right so that the colors pop and shine!
You can think of it like baking cookies. If you bake them for too long, they might burn and not taste good, but if you don’t bake them long enough, they won’t look or taste right either. So, that’s why knowing the right cone and temperature is key in pottery!
Here are 7 objects that match the Cone 2 maturity:
- A small bowl with a diameter of 6 inches
- A flower pot that stands 8 inches tall
- A mug that holds 12 ounces of liquid
- A plate that is 10 inches wide
- A vase that is 7 inches tall
- A teapot that holds 24 ounces
- A candle holder that is 5 inches tall
Remember, each of these objects is carefully made, just like when your glaze is processed at Cone 2! Happy crafting!
