tools [2]

pyrometric cone

Small earthen pyramid with a known melting point; it is used to determine the temperature of the firing chamber.

banding wheel

Hand-controlled turning plate used for processes that do not require continuous rotation speed, in particular for decorating a turned piece.

stilt

Stand on which an object is placed during firing to evenly distribute the heat around it.

ribs

Wooden, metal or plastic tool used to smooth the surface of an object during turning.