Firing: A Quick Reference Guide

A practical rundown of what happens in the kiln, from the first bisque fire to the final glaze firing. Covers the physics behind slow heating in the early stages, safe firing temperatures and schedules, how to load your kiln properly, and how to cool pieces down without cracking them.

Handy to read once before your first firing, or to keep nearby as a reference whenever you're setting up a kiln load.

This free guide covers:

• Bisque firing and why slow heating matters early on
• Loading the kiln, stilts, shelves, and spacing
• Firing temperatures and test firing
• The firing curve for bisque and glaze firing
• Cooling pieces down safely
• Health and safety when working with clay and glazes

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