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by Peter Zelle
Tue Jun 21, 2022 8:09 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Fusing 5mm clear sheets
Replies: 2
Views: 5258

Fusing 5mm clear sheets

Hi, I am running out of COE 96 casting plates and cannot find anymore. Sadness. My castings are 6 to 7 feet tall and about 1.5 thick with frit on the surface of the mold. Thinking of fusing 8 layers of 5mm clear sheets together. Is this crazy or worth a try? Appreciate any thoughts or info your can ...
by Peter Zelle
Thu Oct 31, 2019 1:15 pm
Forum: Kiln Casting
Topic: R & R Glasscast 910
Replies: 4
Views: 19094

R & R Glasscast 910

Looking for info about R & R glasscast 910. I am making large (6' x 2') open face molds. I am casting low relief pieces and am looking for mold material that won't fissure. I have been using plaster silica mix and fiberglass batting in between layer with some success. Wondering if R & R migh...
by Peter Zelle
Wed Feb 13, 2013 4:53 pm
Forum: Kiln Casting
Topic: System 96 casting plates- getting rid of bubbles
Replies: 3
Views: 6382

Re: System 96 casting plates- getting rid of bubbles

anyother suggestions out there?

thanks, peter
by Peter Zelle
Tue Feb 12, 2013 1:27 pm
Forum: Kiln Casting
Topic: System 96 casting plates- getting rid of bubbles
Replies: 3
Views: 6382

System 96 casting plates- getting rid of bubbles

hi there, i am casting large open face molds with frit on the bottom and 3 layers of system 96 casting plates on top. the plates are 6"x12"x1/2" thick. i am getting mostly clean and clear results but in a few spots there will be a 1" bubble trying to breach the surface. this is n...