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Ceramic kilns fire to many different temperatures for the various types of clay and glazes. We use pyrometric cones to determine the correct firing of items. Clays and glazes are usually designated as Low fire or High fire. Low fire cones start at 022 or approximately 1094 F and most low fire ceramics are fired at cone 06 approximately 1911 degrees F. High fire pottery is generally fired from cone 5 or 2205 F to cone 10 which is approximately 2381 degrees F. Industrial ceramics may use much higher temperatures than a hobbyist kiln.

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