Use cones

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What is a Pyrometric Cone?

Use cones

Use witness cones in the kiln even if you have an electronic controller or kiln sitter. This will show you the temperature that was actually reached inside the kiln (heat-work). See my article: '(Orton Standard)Temperature Chart ' at http://www.ceramics-tips.com/RscArticleV.asp?id=369

   

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