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by Gerry669
Tue Mar 22, 2016 11:35 pm
Forum: Jewelry Making
Topic: Paragon Caldera
Replies: 5
Views: 24781

Re: Paragon Caldera

I realize I'm a little late with my comments, but.... I bought my wife a Paragon Caldera for her silver clay, then thought of some glass, and we needed a controller. I bought a programmable controller and SCR from Auber instruments, used the leads from the thermocouple already in the kiln, wired it ...
by Gerry669
Sat Mar 19, 2016 12:17 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Fiber compared to kiln wash
Replies: 6
Views: 10461

Re: Fiber compared to kiln wash

I understand one can reuse the Spectrum fiber paper (assuming you are very careful) i have never used it myself, but an interesting experiment, might be to "prefire" the paper then place a trial piece on the remains which have out gassed, kinda like firing a fiber kiln.

Just a thought
by Gerry669
Sat Mar 19, 2016 12:11 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Bubble resulting a huge hole
Replies: 4
Views: 6862

Re: Bubble resulting a huge hole

Thanks

You are probably right about the thinfire, the only way a bubble can form is for some energy to be below the glass, be that trapping air that expands or out gassing of the thinfire.
by Gerry669
Sun Mar 13, 2016 6:53 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Bubble resulting a huge hole
Replies: 4
Views: 6862

Bubble resulting a huge hole

I am at a loss and seeking any thoughts or help with my problem. This is the second time having the same issue! The "blue" was the first the "green" was the "second" This is a 12 X 12 inch sheet done in the style of John Ferrando (and others) fusing stringers to a sheet...