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by Robert Burrell
Fri Mar 28, 2003 12:30 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Testing my new Hot Box Kiln
Replies: 4
Views: 6915

Re: Hot Box Kiln

I never put my hotbox kiln on High. Seems like I overcook my pieces every time I do. I look at it one minute & it's not done; then I look at it two minutes later, and it's overcooked. So, I set it on the highest setting just before High to go to temperature. I also got a new lid for it - the on...
by Robert Burrell
Thu Mar 27, 2003 3:10 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Testing my new Hot Box Kiln
Replies: 4
Views: 6915

Re: Testing my new Hot Box Kiln

Hi All, First time fuser here with a scary new machine. :? I've only used this kiln to make little glass globs, and to fire Silver Art Clay. I was very happy with my silver piece, but the ramp time recommended is only one hour, and the soak time 10 minute, and no annealing needed. I don't feel that...
by Robert Burrell
Wed Mar 26, 2003 9:30 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: slumping large pc
Replies: 10
Views: 13662

Robert, They are expecting it to look similar to when you drape a piece over a floral former, irregular and freeform....do you still think I should go slow? Thanks for your response, Sherry I tend to go slow so I can stop it where I want. Helps me to avoid the dreaded touch. robert
by Robert Burrell
Tue Mar 25, 2003 11:21 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: slumping large pc
Replies: 10
Views: 13662

Slow would probably be better,for a more uniform bend. .
robert
by Robert Burrell
Mon Mar 24, 2003 1:22 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: More Rocks
Replies: 18
Views: 29698

Yea Jerry, I'd like to see a picture.
robert