Stepping Stones
So, what’s the difference between high-fired ceramic and actual stone? After all, stone is just organic material that has been pressed together at a high heat. Modern clayware is normally fired somewhere between 1,830-2,190°F, give or take. Stoneware is heated at a temperature ranging from 2,010-2,370°F. It may not seem like a big difference, but when kilns are that hot, those temperature jumps are crucial. The higher the temp, the closer to stone.