Ceramic - Pottery Dictionary

by Susan Mussi

COOLING

ca: REFREDAMENT

es: ENFRIAMIENTO

Cooling is when heat goes down in temperature. This happens in the kiln after firing and should be a slow process. Opening the kiln before time may cause a state of stress, which could lead to shattering and crazing. Modern kilns tell you the temperature and one should roughly be able to tell the heat by looking at the color through the peephole.