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Mastering Glazes Cone 6

Rate (C)	Temp (C)	Hold (Min)	Step	Note
55	110	60	1
200	1080	0	2
85	1200	15	3
275	1000	0	4
70	760	0	5
Freefall	30		6

Step 1 provides time for all remaining or residual water in glaze and clay to evaporate.
Step 3 approaches the final temperature more slowly and gives the glaze and body time to finalize their interaction with each other.
Step 5: Cooling more slow through the 1025 down to 800 range is important if you want multiple phases or crystal (and associated matte) effects to develop.

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