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by theanimallover
Thu Nov 30, 2023 4:50 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Alternative to Thinfire
Replies: 22
Views: 76971

Re: Alternative to Thinfire

Thank-you Buttercup. I actually have stacks of newspapers as I've got critters! What are the advantages of firing on powder rather than in a wash? I don't have a new kiln yet. I'm waiting until I'm sure that I can safely put one in our living space. I will definitely ditch the thin fire, but it was ...
by theanimallover
Wed Nov 22, 2023 5:28 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Alternative to Thinfire
Replies: 22
Views: 76971

Re: Alternative to Thinfire

Has anyone used Nitride-bonded-silicon-carbide shelves, I think they are called Advancer.
I can't find much about them in the UK, but read on another forum that they don't use kiln wash.
by theanimallover
Wed Nov 22, 2023 5:03 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Alternative to Thinfire
Replies: 22
Views: 76971

Re: Alternative to Thinfire

Thanks for your input everyone. Kevin, if I make my own wash with Alumina Nitrate can I start from scratch without the 'real' kilnwash base? Or do you recommend only making with regular kiln wash? Here's one for both of us Buttercup :D Kevin, but isn't silica different from regular dust? 🙃 Here's on...
by theanimallover
Tue Nov 21, 2023 6:03 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Alternative to Thinfire
Replies: 22
Views: 76971

Re: Alternative to Thinfire

Here's one for both of us Buttercup :D
Kevin, but isn't silica different from regular dust?
by theanimallover
Sun Nov 19, 2023 10:18 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Alternative to Thinfire
Replies: 22
Views: 76971

Re: Alternative to Thinfire

I sounded cantankerous there, wasn't meant to be, just trying to work it out!

Thanks for your help.
by theanimallover
Sat Nov 18, 2023 7:30 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Alternative to Thinfire
Replies: 22
Views: 76971

Re: Alternative to Thinfire

I'm in the UK, so the insurance will be different again.

Do you mean, use a shop bought kiln wash, then add alumina hydrate?
The shop bought will have silica in it?
by theanimallover
Fri Nov 17, 2023 7:59 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Alternative to Thinfire
Replies: 22
Views: 76971

Re: Alternative to Thinfire

I vaguely remember someone saying that about my name before! Was that you? On this site I wonder all those years ago...
I've not heard of Aluminium Hydroxide as a kiln wash. I've done a quick Google, but will look into it further - I've read so far, it's good for heartburn ;)
by theanimallover
Fri Nov 17, 2023 6:59 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Silk screen, powders.... enamels etc.
Replies: 12
Views: 21545

Re: Silk screen, powders.... enamels etc.

Did someone reply to your post 10 years later?
Did you then respond as if it was a day later?
:!: :shock:
by theanimallover
Fri Nov 17, 2023 6:51 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Alternative to Thinfire
Replies: 22
Views: 76971

Re: Alternative to Thinfire

I've not had a kiln for 10 years. I used to hoover mine out with a dedicated hoover with a hepa bag (not a hepa filter though - I didn't know about that). I'm thinking of getting a kiln again, but like before the kiln will live in the house, which is why I worry about the kiln-paper dust and wondere...
by theanimallover
Fri Nov 17, 2023 2:42 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Alternative to Thinfire
Replies: 22
Views: 76971

Alternative to Thinfire

Hi, I'm returning to this board after nearly 10 years!
I was wondering if there was a safer alternative to thinfire (for health) that has since come along?
by theanimallover
Mon Jul 21, 2014 11:24 am
Forum: Kiln Casting
Topic: kiln casting annealing
Replies: 3
Views: 7032

Re: kiln casting annealing

Thanks Brad.
by theanimallover
Mon Jul 21, 2014 9:00 am
Forum: Kiln Casting
Topic: kiln casting annealing
Replies: 3
Views: 7032

kiln casting annealing

I did a brief class in casting and have a question...
If using just one sort of glass - one colour billet, is it still possible to have problems after firing? e.g the piece 'pinging' and breaking because of improper annealing? Or does this mainly happen when using incompatible glass.

Thanks.
by theanimallover
Thu Mar 14, 2013 3:37 am
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: Would you lovely people do something for me...
Replies: 2
Views: 5738

Re: Would you lovely people do something for me...

Thank you Celene fir your lovely comment :)

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by theanimallover
Tue Feb 12, 2013 7:03 pm
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: The Road
Replies: 7
Views: 9868

Re: The Road

Very clever, I can also see a lot of work has gone into it.
by theanimallover
Tue Feb 12, 2013 6:59 pm
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: Would you lovely people do something for me...
Replies: 2
Views: 5738

Would you lovely people do something for me...

Creative Glass Guild here in the UK have a Valentine's competition, I've entered a bowl, the person with the most 'Likes' on their facebook page wins £50.00 worth of vouchers :-) Would you click on the like button for me? I am allowed to ask people to vote for me, not bending any rules lol. Of cours...
by theanimallover
Tue Feb 05, 2013 8:44 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Follow in devit question! Help with program please
Replies: 8
Views: 11485

Re: Follow in devit question! Help with program please

Thank you both Steve's. I will carefully consider schedules. My bubble squeeze has gone from 30min to 2 hours over the last couple of years, perhaps it excessive. You mentioned the second schedule could cause thermal shock. This is actually the program that is set on the kiln which is a worry. I wil...
by theanimallover
Tue Feb 05, 2013 8:33 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: devit more likely with spring green?
Replies: 11
Views: 11575

Re: devit more likely with spring green?

Please keep us updated! You must have a lot of patience :)
by theanimallover
Sun Jan 27, 2013 9:17 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Follow in devit question! Help with program please
Replies: 8
Views: 11485

Re: Follow in devit question! Help with program please

Thanks Stephen. I have never vented before, I will look into it and give it a go. I still find it odd that clear capped glass always comes out fine but if the top piece is coloured I get devit. I would prefer not to use thinfire but when I started fusing, using kiln wash, the kiln wash stuck to the ...
by theanimallover
Fri Jan 25, 2013 7:20 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: kiln adhesive paper
Replies: 7
Views: 8609

Re: kiln adhesive paper

Glue works well for me. It just stops it shifting on being transported to kiln. After it's in the kiln it doesn't matter. Doesn't need to be set as the tackiness just stops a landslide :)
by theanimallover
Fri Jan 25, 2013 7:13 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Follow in devit question! Help with program please
Replies: 8
Views: 11485

Re: Follow in devit question! Help with program please

Hi yes rapid cool and I use thinfire. The pieces are just 9cm. I don't think it's a cleaning issue as I am thorough and clear capped pieces come out well.

Thanks.