Okay! So let’s dive into the fun world of pottery.
When someone creates pottery—like vases, bowls, or mugs—they often coat their creations with something called glaze. This glaze is like a shiny paint that makes the pottery look beautiful and protects it.
Now, let’s talk about matte glaze. You know how some things are shiny and some are not? A matte glaze is the non-shiny kind. It gives pottery a smooth, flat look, almost like a soft whisper instead of a bright shout!
When we fire the pottery in a special oven called a kiln, we need to reach a certain temperature to make everything work perfectly. For matte glaze, we often use what is called Cone 5—this is a special way to measure heat in pottery making. When we talk about Cone 5 in Fahrenheit, it lets us know that we need to reach approximately 2165°F.
Now, sometimes when the glaze is fired, it may change in color or texture. This process is called reoxidation, which is when the glaze gets new oxygen to help it change back to its original look, making it even more stunning!
Let’s say you used the Cone 5 temperature and made some cool pottery pieces. Here are 7 objects that would be exactly equal to the measurements mentioned in the context:
- A matte vase standing 10 inches tall.
- A bowl with a diameter of 8 inches.
- A mug that holds 12 ounces.
- A plate that is 10 inches wide.
- A teapot with a capacity of 30 ounces.
- A small figurine that’s 4 inches tall.
- An ornamental dish that measures 6 inches across.
So remember, glazing and firing pottery is like giving it a final touch that makes it special, and all these pieces are linked by the magic of cones and temperatures!
