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- Mon Dec 01, 2003 2:43 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: What temp to firepolish?
- Replies: 15
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- Mon Dec 01, 2003 9:02 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: What temp to firepolish?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 16768
Thanks for the response. I do not think the crack is from incompatibility, as all glass was 90 COE. Think it was maybe temp shock. Sometimes I am too impatient, and open the kiln way too soon. How long should I hold the temp for firepolish? I will try and heal that piece the next time I do a full fu...
- Mon Dec 01, 2003 8:11 am
- Forum: Kiln Casting
- Topic: Building My Own Controller
- Replies: 25
- Views: 31259
I would love to post pictures of my kilns, as well as pics of my more successful pieces! But, alas, I do not know how to post pics either. (I am rather new here)....and it might be a while before I can post pics of the smaller kiln. The supplies I need to fix it have not arrived yet...but I WILL kee...
- Mon Dec 01, 2003 8:06 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: What temp to firepolish?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 16768
What temp to firepolish?
I was wondering what temperature you guys take the kiln to in order to properly firepolish a piece. I make mostly fused glass cabs for use in my wire wrapped jewelry. Will firepolishing restore a piece that has cracked, and needs to be re-fired? If not, then at what temp should I try and "heal&...
- Sun Nov 30, 2003 9:41 am
- Forum: Kiln Casting
- Topic: Building My Own Controller
- Replies: 25
- Views: 31259
- Sat Nov 29, 2003 10:23 pm
- Forum: Kiln Casting
- Topic: Building My Own Controller
- Replies: 25
- Views: 31259
- Sat Nov 29, 2003 9:12 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Anyone have experience with combing?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8511
Yes, I usually unplug the kiln from its outlet.....i fel just turning it off is not sufficient. As i said, I try to be extra careful, as I am a clutz. I went to town yesterday, looking for the stainless steel rods....Would you believe I cannot find them? There is a welding supply store near here, bu...
- Fri Nov 28, 2003 6:39 pm
- Forum: Kiln Casting
- Topic: Building My Own Controller
- Replies: 25
- Views: 31259
- Fri Nov 28, 2003 6:33 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Anyone have experience with combing?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8511
- Fri Nov 28, 2003 12:11 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Anyone have experience with combing?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8511
Anyone have experience with combing?
I tried to comb some hot glass a few minutes ago. It did not work as I had hoped, and I have a burned finger as a result. I let the glass get to a red hot molten state, and then put on my safety glasses and a heat glove, and went after the glass with an old unbent coathanger. (pretty primitive, I kn...
- Wed Nov 26, 2003 11:00 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Mold making material
- Replies: 8
- Views: 12928
- Wed Nov 26, 2003 8:02 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Mold making material
- Replies: 8
- Views: 12928
- Wed Nov 26, 2003 2:38 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: best mold materials?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4420
That is true, I suppose. I am just not a very patient person, and time is of the essence right now. I also hate to wait for the clay to dry before it can be fired, which takes DAYS at the very least. But, you DO have a valid point. Perhaps I should just make some and post the results! Thanks for the...
- Wed Nov 26, 2003 7:47 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: best mold materials?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4420
Thanks for the response, Paul. I will search the archives to see what I can find out. I just noticed that some of you were making molds from fiber board, etc. As I said, my options are limited due to the fact I need rather small molds for jewelry pieces. I'd like som new shapes, and guess I should s...
- Tue Nov 25, 2003 4:42 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: best mold materials?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4420
best mold materials?
I need to know from you more experienced glass workers which materials are best for molds, and where can I find these materials? I use a lot of terra cotta plant pots and dishes, but am limited by their shapes. I can also make and fire my own molds out of high fire clay, but it is a lot of trouble. ...
- Wed Nov 12, 2003 7:58 pm
- Forum: Kiln Casting
- Topic: Building My Own Controller
- Replies: 25
- Views: 31259
- Wed Nov 12, 2003 8:01 am
- Forum: Kiln Casting
- Topic: Building My Own Controller
- Replies: 25
- Views: 31259
Building My Own Controller
Hi! I need some in depth instructions on how to make a controller for my older model cress kiln. It is about 1.5 feet square on the inside, & opens from the top, and I have fused some glass in it in the past, some pieces successfully, and some not. I think controlling the temperature will be hel...
- Sat Jul 19, 2003 11:24 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: SURPRISE from fiance!!!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4814
- Sat Jul 19, 2003 4:57 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: SURPRISE from fiance!!!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4814
SURPRISE from fiance!!!
:D Hi everybody! I m on a little "mini vacation" right now, helping my mom get settled into her summer house. Anyway, fiance just called, and he got me a NEW KILN! YAY! Well, it is a good used kiln, but he says it is a large CRESS brand. It heats up great, and I can't wait to get home tomo...
- Sat Jul 19, 2003 7:27 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Cooling glass in home oven???
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5848