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- Thu Dec 18, 2003 5:45 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Tec Help on Big Kiln
- Replies: 17
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The bung holes/cooling port inserts/sleeves: I had a local potter throw long cylinder shapes with a 1 1/2 inch flange/lip at the top and open at the bottom which tapers gently narrowing at the bottom! (So the bung/plug won't fall thru. ) These can be what ever dia. you desire. The length needs to be...
- Wed Dec 17, 2003 5:26 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Tec Help on Big Kiln
- Replies: 17
- Views: 17269
Aloha, seems part of the pilikia for cooling quicker could be in the table... I don't know what the Mizu is but the IFB bricks being denser will still hold alot more heat than Kaowool on the base/table. A lot of sand will add more mass = longer cooling time I used about 6in thick Kaowool for table/b...
- Tue Dec 09, 2003 4:13 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Haik brush substitute
- Replies: 13
- Views: 12875
- Thu Nov 06, 2003 4:29 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: kiln shelves, a question about composition
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5856
- Thu Sep 18, 2003 4:52 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: do sharpie marks burn off w/o leaving traces?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 31707
- Wed Sep 17, 2003 4:38 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Fiberglass in firing
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3904
- Thu Jul 17, 2003 5:16 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Hoist with track needed
- Replies: 40
- Views: 44560
Hi there, The kiln we built (4 x 8 foot firing surface) has the lid going up and down with the base rolling under on wheels that are a bit larger than the ones you can see on the 'Jack Bowman' photos. The rubber composition of the wheels acts as a shock absorber so that the intricate glass patterns ...
- Thu Jun 19, 2003 5:02 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Electricity consumption of kilns
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7845
A simple way to arrive at a 'guestimate' firing cost is to record your electrical meter reading at the start and finish of firing. Subtract the meter reading start from the finish to give you the kilowatts used. Check your electric bill for the cost per kilowatt and wah la. Its close to the cost of ...
- Thu Jun 05, 2003 5:13 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Painting the back of tiles to get reflective qualities.
- Replies: 5
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If you just want a black or white opaque glue you can use 'Optima. Its a tile adhesive sold here in Australia. You butter the back of each tile as well as the mounting surface. Let set for 5 minutes before laying the tiles. I used the white to put up a 3 x 2 foot, 12mm thick panel on a very uneven c...
- Wed May 14, 2003 4:16 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: help with drop ring
- Replies: 7
- Views: 9013
- Wed Apr 30, 2003 5:09 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Sandblast prints, stack and fire?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 19610
Two questions: 1. Is a light sandblasting on the underside of the middle layer the way to go here to remove the prints? 2. Will the sandblasted surface leave any unexpected effects when the panels are stacked and brought to a full fuse? Common sense tells me no, but... Q1: If it removes kilnwash it ...
- Tue Apr 29, 2003 4:22 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: fusing with semi-precious stones
- Replies: 14
- Views: 16777
A year or so ago I made a febble attempt at fusing sapphires with a cracking result. I used green ones and they struck to a murcky hazel colour. I only did this in my old enamel kiln with no temp control... quick and nasty. Perhaps a slow and low temp soak would produce a better outcome. And don't u...
- Fri Mar 21, 2003 4:09 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: 12 volt lighting set up
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8515
An inexpensive setup we use for a seasonal-monthly outdoor night markets/show.... MAy through Dec. Last year we used a small car battery to run 2 x 40 watt 12 volt lights to illuminate ceiling type lamps shades. We used a second car battery to run 3 x 25 watt dichroic lights. The lights were attacte...
- Mon Mar 17, 2003 3:58 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Saving a floor element
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10947
It would be good to gently remove the glass that is stuck to the element especially if you are using fusing temperatures. Grozing pliers will help to remove the glass. Make sure that all the little bits of glass and element residue are vacuumed up. If the element is broken or breaks you can gently s...
- Thu Mar 13, 2003 4:42 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Glass inserts for kitchen cabinets
- Replies: 6
- Views: 11742