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I got my Skutt 814 from Marty at CDV a year ago. He was great to work with, as has been Skutt, by the way.

Cruiser, I am fairly new at this, too. I did what it sounds like you are about to do. I took some classes, bought Brad's book and have read it and reread it and keep referring to it. The more I learn the more sense the book makes to me. I look at this site often just to learn more and I go to other ...

Hi,
I use hotglasssupply.com and alpineglass.com.

Thanks for your answers. This problem is new to me though and I have been using thinfire shelf paper for quite awhile. I've been too lazy to use kilnwash and maintain it. Any ideas as to why I am just recently having this problem? Different batch of paper maybe? Anyway, I will start doing kiln wash ...

i guess it would help if i could spell "shelf paper"!

I've scanned the sight for some info, but haven't found anything yet.
Recently the thin fire shelf paper I use separates under the piece of glass I am fusing, causing a vein or scarring of the glass. Anyone know why this is happening, and more importantly, how do I make it stop?
Thanks!

Judy,
As I recall Steve Immerman (http://www.clearwaterglass.com) posted pictures of his pot melts.
Doris

Hi Jack - I am relatively new to this too, but, have you tried not going so hot? When I am slumping a bowl of about 16 inch diameter I only go to about 1160 and hold for about 20 minutes. I was slumping to about 1220 but had deformities, especially with the large bowl shape. I, too, use Spectrum 96 ...

While we're on this subject...what gauge wire do you usually use?

Jerry - You gave advice on a pot melt and I followed it to the tee and voile - success! Thank you for the information.

Doris

I appreciate the input. It will probably be a couple of weeks before I am able to try a pot melt again. Thanks.

I have done a lot of research on this board for info on pot melts. I have now done two with bad results and I hope someone has a brilliant answer for me! I am using a 6 in. terra cotta pot with about 2 pounds of glass (the colors come out fine). I place it up about 5 inches across cut tile shelfs. I...

Hi all, I am new to this wonderful art form and am learning many things from reading questions and answers on this board. I have read quite a bit about pot melts and seen some beautiful examples of work. How/where can I learn more about how to do a pot melt? Thanks.