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by marekpitera
Fri May 12, 2023 2:46 pm
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Casting from container glass
Replies: 5
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Re: Casting from container glass

I think trial and error is the way forward, nothing teaches like a mistake. First shot will be a few plaster molds and bisque molds at float temperatures and I will try your suggestion of a little pile as well. I could easily put them through a stoneware firing with my sculptures (plus anneal) but a...
by marekpitera
Tue May 09, 2023 3:58 am
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Casting from container glass
Replies: 5
Views: 11063

Re: Casting from container glass

Thanks for the tips about the books and the polariser, I will definitely use that test. Unfortunately, your pile it on a shelf idea would be unsuitable, the discs can have a slightly irregular surface profile, but the edges need to be fairly sharply right angled, the disc perfectly round and of fair...
by marekpitera
Mon May 08, 2023 4:42 am
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Casting from container glass
Replies: 5
Views: 11063

Casting from container glass

Hi. Thanks for letting me on board! I have a few questions about an upcoming project. My main material is stoneware ceramic but I am planning new work of ceramic and glass joined when cold. The glass pieces are discs 1'' thick and 1 to 4'' wide to be cast in open plaster/silica molds in my gas fired...