The community studio I go to doesn't use cones, but they still talk about them. I think even with electric there could be good reason to use them. It's become quite clear to me that different parts of any kiln can have noticeably different temperatures in them. Peeping through to see the melt, might be more fool proof. I love the idea of rearranging the chart into a line.
@lyndafjellman3315
11 ай бұрын
The problem with cones is that they do NOT measure temperature, they measure heat work. If you don't use cones you can get nice results just going by the temperature, on a pre-programmed firing schedule. However if you change your firing schedule the results can be noticeably different. For instance, you have to go to a higher temperature if you fire on a "fast" cycle rather than a "slow" cycle to get a given cone number to "go down" Your cones in an electric kiln confirm that the firing went as planned. You don't really understand what is going on in a kiln if you don't understand heat-work. Every potter ought to know.
@potteryplus
10 ай бұрын
Hi Lynda! Would you consider making a video explaining heat work? I think this could be a valuable learning tool to beginner potters!
@MzTreeLdy
10 ай бұрын
With all due respect… your explanation is riddled with big mistakes. Cones measure HEAT-WORK (heat over time). They do not measure or reflect temperature. They are absolutely needed even in modern kilns. Where as the controller panel will tell you top temperature, only a cone can reflect heat work. Ceramics need to be held at particular temperatures for a long enough period of time to allow the necessary chemical changes to occur. I hope you will do more research, learn this topic well, AND THEN do a new and accurate explanation.
@potteryplus
10 ай бұрын
Hey Therese! I understand your feedback. It sounds like you are quite a seasoned potter! My intention with this video is that it is an easy to understand introduction to cones for total beginners. I know it is not the most technical, but I thought about my first week in the pottery studio and what I could have realistically understood about cones at that time. This is what came to mind! Sorry you didn't like the video, win some lose some! But thanks for watching!
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