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by jvbs
Tue Mar 11, 2014 4:08 pm
Forum: Kiln Casting
Topic: Help!!!
Replies: 10
Views: 13157

Re: Help!!!

I found this: http://www.fusedglass.org/tools/firing_schedules I guess it takes a very long time. I've been firing much faster. So the largest pieces I've made is about 4"x4" and 2 layers. Do I need to anneal these? When I flash cooled to 1100, it would then take 8 or 9 hours to cool to ro...
by jvbs
Tue Mar 11, 2014 3:19 pm
Forum: Kiln Casting
Topic: Help!!!
Replies: 10
Views: 13157

Re: Help!!!

Can you point me to a source to learn how to properly schedule my kiln work? It's very confusing.
by jvbs
Tue Mar 11, 2014 2:46 pm
Forum: Kiln Casting
Topic: Help!!!
Replies: 10
Views: 13157

Re: Help!!!

Hm, I am new to kiln working. Just bought my kiln in November, 2013. When I was searching for information on how to do things, one of the manufacturers sites (Bullseye, Uroboros, ??) I don't remember which, suggested slowly heating over the course of an hour to 600, then go to highest setting. When ...
by jvbs
Mon Mar 10, 2014 9:45 am
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Does this fusing mold need air holes?
Replies: 9
Views: 13523

Re: Does this fusing mold need air holes?

I remember this mold now. I didn't pay much attention because I have a very small kiln and this mold is too large. Does anyone know of a labyrinth type mold 6" or smaller?
by jvbs
Sun Mar 09, 2014 2:33 pm
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: So much information
Replies: 3
Views: 5533

Re: So much information

I third the above. Not to mention that a lot of the boards I've found are not very active. I love that I can come here and find new things every day.
by jvbs
Sun Mar 09, 2014 12:40 pm
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Does this fusing mold need air holes?
Replies: 9
Views: 13523

Re: Does this fusing mold need air holes?

I would love to know where to get this mold!
by jvbs
Sun Mar 09, 2014 11:38 am
Forum: Kiln Casting
Topic: Help!!!
Replies: 10
Views: 13157

Re: Help!!!

Thank you!! I've been wanting to get a Dremel and diamond bits, now you've given me a really good reason.
by jvbs
Sat Mar 08, 2014 4:35 pm
Forum: Kiln Casting
Topic: Help!!!
Replies: 10
Views: 13157

Help!!!

I was draping a piece of glass over my stainless steel form like I've done about 10 times before. I brought it up to 600 slowly, then ramped it up to full. When I went to check it, the glass had broken and some of the pieces are touching and melted into my element coils on the side of the kiln. I tr...