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by Fusionistic
Mon Oct 20, 2003 4:38 pm
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: New Stuff
Replies: 16
Views: 16889

technique

Ron, Can you give a few pointers about the technique you used in the high fire piece? I'm fairly new to warm glass, and mostly self taught. I can see some effects in your piece that I'd like to achieve (particularly the apparent blending or 3-D appearance) but I don't really know where to start. How...
by Fusionistic
Mon May 12, 2003 10:53 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: drilling holes in glass....what drill bit?
Replies: 12
Views: 12016

I have had good luck with a diamond burr in a dremel. Put the piece to be drilled in a pan of water so that the surface to be drilled is just below the surface of the water. The idea is to grind the glass away using the water as a coolant, rather than cut it like you would with wood or metal.
by Fusionistic
Thu Apr 10, 2003 5:49 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Cutting double thickness Spectrum 96
Replies: 8
Views: 9166

do a search in the old archives as there's been lots on this in the past. cutting thick glass can be done with an ordinary cutter, however it's easier with a different cutting wheel. the thicker the glass the wider the wheel angle. That's a good tip. I've been working with the thicker glass as well...
by Fusionistic
Tue Apr 08, 2003 6:34 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Looking for small molds for firing
Replies: 13
Views: 14617

Re: Small Molds

Bisque firing is a generic term used to designate the process of firing clay to a temperature higher than you ever plan to go again. In pottery we bisque to about 2000 for planned glases that mature at 1875. For a slumping mold where you probably will never go much over 1500 degrees, bisque firing ...
by Fusionistic
Tue Apr 08, 2003 12:32 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Looking for small molds for firing
Replies: 13
Views: 14617

I have made small molds (for lamp repairs) out of clay. Roll it flat (I use spacers on the counter to get a uniform thickness), shape it over a shape you like that is covered with saran wrap and cover lightly so it can dry slowly. You can sand it at this point to smooth it out if necessary. Drill y...
by Fusionistic
Mon Mar 31, 2003 10:44 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Pottery vs. Glass kilns
Replies: 5
Views: 7532

Thanks for the information everybody. It seems that the consensus is that a pottery kiln works for glass, but is fussier. Given that (at this point in time) this will be more a hobby than a business, I'm going to buy a glass kiln -- since I'm just starting out, I've got a big enough learning curve i...
by Fusionistic
Sun Mar 30, 2003 12:35 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Pottery vs. Glass kilns
Replies: 5
Views: 7532

Pottery vs. Glass kilns

I'm getting in to warm glass work, and have decided to buy a kiln. I was wondering about the difference between kilns intended for glass and kilns intended for pottery. I am primarily going to be doing glass work, but it would be nice to be able to fire pottery occasionally. (Not to mention it's a l...