When it comes to pottery, low-fire clay (also known as earthenware) is a popular choice. After all, low-fire clay is easy to work with and can be fired in most kilns. However, before getting started, it’s important to understand the firing temperature requirements of low-fire clay. Today, we’ll be sharing a Cone 06 firing schedule […]
When it comes to firing ceramics, different types of clays and glazes are rated for different temperatures. A kiln firing chart, also known as a cone firing chart, is a useful tool for understanding the effects of temperature on different types of clays and glazes, as well as determining what firing schedule setpoints should be […]
In 2025, a meeting with a kiln manufacturer gave us an idea: We could make ceramic firing faster and easier than ever before. This is the story of TAP II Pro’s exclusive Cone Fire Mode. Preset firing schedules aren’t anything new. In fact, other temperature controller manufacturers rely on preset schedules to compensate for the […]
We receive a lot of art submissions from artists who use TAP to power their craft. But some submissions stand out. Art doesn’t always have to stand for a cause – or to raise societal awareness or touch the lives of others. But it’s really cool when it does. These two artists use their artwork […]
We spend a lot of time discussing the benefits of TAP Kiln Controllers for individual artists – but there are tons of benefits to using TAP to power your ceramic studio. In fact, my own experiences and frustrations owning a glass art studio were a big part of the inspiration behind the development of the […]
While there are some definite pros to using low-fire and mid-fire clays – like more workability, lower max kiln temperature requirements, and prolonging kiln element life – sometimes you need the unique qualities of high-fire clay. Firing porcelain to Cone 10 temperatures or higher leads to hard, waterproof wares that are durable, functional, resistant to […]
When it comes to mid-fire clay, Cone 6 is an extremely popular option. In fact, many ceramic kilns only fire up to Cone 6 temps as their maximum temperature. Why is this? Cone 6 pottery has many of the benefits of higher fire clays with significantly lower electrical power requirements and firing costs – making […]
What temperature is pottery fired at? Firing schedules for bisque depend on what type of clay you’re firing. Different types of clay require different setpoints, or specific temperatures they need to reach during a bisque firing schedule. Today, we’ll be sharing firing schedules for bisque for a variety of different types of clay. But before […]
Before starting a new pottery project, artists face an important question: What type of clay should I use? Choosing between low-fire vs high-fire clay, or mid-fire stoneware, is an important decision that depends on a variety of factors. Differences Between Low-Fire vs High-Fire Clay For clay firing, it’s important to understand the difference between low-fire […]
During a firing schedule, a setpoint is the pre-set firing temperature the kiln must reach in order to successfully complete each step. A setpoint controller measures the kiln’s temperature and cycles the relays to ensure the kiln reaches the desired temperature. Setpoint controllers, also known as process controllers, are programmable digital devices that automatically execute […]