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by Britestar
Sat Nov 01, 2003 5:58 pm
Forum: Kiln Casting
Topic: skamol
Replies: 13
Views: 16303

I'm curious about using Skamol as a kiln shelf. Would like to know what luck Marty Kremer if having with it. Anyone guess how long it would hold up for? Would imagine 18" paper/blanket over the top would be good. Maybe even rolling it (paper) flat after first use to reuse more conveniently.
by Britestar
Sat May 17, 2003 3:21 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Damming inch thick large rounds
Replies: 9
Views: 9541

Damming inch thick large rounds

I'm going to fuse inch thick (three layers) and 18 inches in diameter float glass rounds and am wondering if anyone has suggestions for the best damming materials? I've used thin fire strips backed by eighth inch blanket strips and then contained it with a stainless hose clamp band, but the glass ed...
by Britestar
Sat May 10, 2003 2:01 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Waste Glass/what to do with it?
Replies: 24
Views: 24899

Glass will stick to terra cotta - hence the use of glazes. If you don't want the glass to stick to the fired clay it has to be kiln washed.
by Britestar
Fri May 09, 2003 10:00 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Waste Glass/what to do with it?
Replies: 24
Views: 24899

I cut up the glass scraps in roughly quarter sized pieces and cast them in kiln washed ceramic flower pot drip trays, then slump them into bowls or plates, or include them as prefused elements in fused pieces.