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by rpastore
Wed Dec 16, 2015 8:31 am
Forum: Community Projects
Topic: No more Magless Exchange?
Replies: 12
Views: 40763

No more Magless Exchange?

I could not find any information about a 2016 Magless Exchange or any information that it has been cancelled? Could someone fill me in on this?
by rpastore
Fri Jun 28, 2013 8:36 am
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Kiln Wash Crust
Replies: 3
Views: 4951

Kiln Wash Crust

I have done about 10 firings on my kiln and have not always needed to put kiln wash on the shelf each time. My last firing which was a bottle slumping put some indentations in the kiln wash when the bottles were removed and made it uneven. I tried to clean all of the wash off the kiln shelf and redo...
by rpastore
Fri Jun 28, 2013 8:26 am
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Removing label from Absolut bottle
Replies: 1
Views: 4277

Removing label from Absolut bottle

I was wondering if the upper label on a bottle of Absolut Vodka would burn off if left on during slumping? I am referring to the small round label at the top of the bottle in a round indentation which seems like a sticker type label. I researched this on the web and could not find an answer. If this...
by rpastore
Thu Nov 29, 2012 9:40 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Vitrification on Opal?
Replies: 3
Views: 5139

Vitrification on Opal?

I bought an Easy Fuse COE 82 sample set from Youghegheny Glass http://www.youghioghenyglass.com/sampleinfo.html I did a test firing and fused 45 1" by 1" pieces on float glass that Yough sells using their recommended firing schedule at http://www.youghioghenyglass.com/easyfuse/firingschedu...
by rpastore
Wed Nov 21, 2012 4:10 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Porcelain Kitchenware for Slumping?
Replies: 18
Views: 20649

Re: Porcelain Kitchenware for Slumping?

Thank you all for your suggestions. I really appreciate it. Looks like I will have to do some serious sanding. I bought these items at a cooking store and believe they are 100% porcelain.
by rpastore
Tue Nov 20, 2012 3:33 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Porcelain Kitchenware for Slumping?
Replies: 18
Views: 20649

Porcelain Kitchenware for Slumping?

I searched for this topic in this forum and could not find the information I needed so I apologize ahead of time if this is something that has been discussed here. I purchased some porcelain kitchenware on sale for the purpose of using it for slumping. The surfaces are shiny and it seems impossible ...
by rpastore
Tue Oct 30, 2012 10:35 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Questions About Bottle Slumping
Replies: 4
Views: 7650

Questions About Bottle Slumping

I am new to this and just bought a new Paragon Fusion 16 glass firing kiln. I did one firing so far with yough glass and learned a few things. I was amazed at the total time the firing took am am wondering about my electric bill. Next, I want to have a wine bottle slump firing. I don't have molds so...
by rpastore
Sun Jul 22, 2012 9:26 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Bead Door on Kiln
Replies: 16
Views: 19462

Re: Bead Door on Kiln

Thanks...I more than appreciate the time and advice that you have given me.
by rpastore
Sun Jul 22, 2012 5:27 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Bead Door on Kiln
Replies: 16
Views: 19462

Re: Bead Door on Kiln

Ok, so here is another thought...

I also ordered a window which is 1" by 3". I was wondering if this also had the potential of creating a cold spot?
by rpastore
Sun Jul 22, 2012 5:04 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Bead Door on Kiln
Replies: 16
Views: 19462

Re: Bead Door on Kiln

OK, so in the end, this may not be a big deal and I might be overreacting. With that being said, I am not not suggesting anything bad about Paragon. I know their reputation for quality and that is why I ordered a kiln from them. Fact is they state on their web site that the kiln may fire a little sl...
by rpastore
Sun Jul 22, 2012 10:35 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Bead Door on Kiln
Replies: 16
Views: 19462

Re: Bead Door on Kiln

I did A LOT of research based on what information was available on the web. I am a potter so I am familiar with kilns. I also had classes in fusing, stained glass and glassblowing so I am not exactly naive when it comes to glass. I ordered from Paragon because I know the high quality of their kilns....
by rpastore
Sat Jul 21, 2012 11:20 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Bead Door on Kiln
Replies: 16
Views: 19462

Re: Bead Door on Kiln

Thanks for the tip. You would think that Paragon would supply something to fill the gap.
by rpastore
Thu Jul 19, 2012 10:51 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Bead Door on Kiln
Replies: 16
Views: 19462

Re: Bead Door on Kiln

I also ordered a small window on this kiln. This is all new too me since I have never fired a glass kiln so I am not sure what to think. I think that if the bead window could cause a problem, Paragon should have either stated this on their web site or not had an option for it. It almost seems like v...
by rpastore
Thu Jul 19, 2012 7:52 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Bead Door on Kiln
Replies: 16
Views: 19462

Re: Bead Door on Kiln

I don't think inserting a firebrick is an option with the bead door that comes with the Fusion 16. Thanks....
by rpastore
Thu Jul 19, 2012 8:55 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Bead Door on Kiln
Replies: 16
Views: 19462

Bead Door on Kiln

I ordered a Paragon Fusion 16 about 2 weeks ago for slumping and fusing. I added a bead door fo the order and am having second thoughts after I saw on the Paragon web site that the kiln will fire slower with a bead window. I contacted Paragon and they verified this and also indicated that there coul...