Different Ways To Fire Metal Clay General Guidelines
Kiln All types of metal clay can be fired in a kiln. As long as the kiln can ramp up to the required temperature (as high as 1650 degrees F/900 degrees C) and can hold that temperature for anywhere from 10 minutes to 4 hours, it can be used for firing metal clay. Check the clay manufacturer’s time/temperature requirements to determine how high and how long it must be fired. The main issue with using a kiln, however, is that you want to make sure the temperature gauge is accurate and the length of time the temperature is held is also accurate....