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by Anne Marie Flaherty
Tue Sep 16, 2014 6:16 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Which fusing schedule should I use to keep crisp lines?
Replies: 6
Views: 9902

Re: Which fusing schedule should I use to keep crisp lines?

Thank you Morgan-

I will fire lightly and not hold it for too long.
Thank you very much for the lesson!

Take care
by Anne Marie Flaherty
Tue Sep 16, 2014 4:16 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Which fusing schedule should I use to keep crisp lines?
Replies: 6
Views: 9902

Re: Which fusing schedule should I use to keep crisp lines?

HI Linn, Thank you for the suggestion. The colored glass is sitting on top of a clear base and yes there are a couple higher levels because they are stacked. I've never heard of a flip and fuse-is that literally turning the piece over and firing it that way. If you full fuse, would you go up 1460 an...
by Anne Marie Flaherty
Tue Sep 16, 2014 12:11 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Which fusing schedule should I use to keep crisp lines?
Replies: 6
Views: 9902

Which fusing schedule should I use to keep crisp lines?

Hello I am making a 20inch table top. The design is Art deco, and I'd like to keep the lines crisp and straight rather than fully fused and soft. I would like the glass to be primarily smooth as it is to be used as a table. I use Spectrum 96 , not sure if I should Contour fuse or Tack fuse? Any sugg...
by Anne Marie Flaherty
Mon May 26, 2014 5:30 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Should I use a tack or a full fuse?
Replies: 0
Views: 16106

Should I use a tack or a full fuse?

Hello,

I want to do 2-3 layers of Opague glass. I use Spectrum 96, I want each layer to be distinct, should I tack fuse or full fuse (i don't want the layers melting into eachother)

What is I use a layer of opal and a transparent?

Thanks much
by Anne Marie Flaherty
Thu Sep 12, 2013 6:16 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Why did my pieces fully fuse rather than contour?
Replies: 8
Views: 11049

Re: Why did my pieces fully fuse rather than contour?

Thank you Cynthia, I just followed what S76 suggested and it worked the first time. Contour is between a tack and a full fuse. When you say visit your annealing process what part do you think I should adjust? I'm new at all this, I just understand why it changed from cycle to cycle? Thanks Anne Marie
by Anne Marie Flaherty
Thu Sep 12, 2013 12:12 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Why did my pieces fully fuse rather than contour?
Replies: 8
Views: 11049

Re: Why did my pieces fully fuse rather than contour?

Thank you Don-

I don't mean slump, I just wanted some relief in the project rather than fully fused. I will try again with a temp around 1150 degrees.
by Anne Marie Flaherty
Thu Sep 12, 2013 10:28 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Why did my pieces fully fuse rather than contour?
Replies: 8
Views: 11049

Why did my pieces fully fuse rather than contour?

Hi there, I had previously used this below schedule to contour a bunch of 6 x 3 pieces and they worked perfectly, and then I did the same schedule for another load and all the pieces completely fused. On my third load I adjusted the schedule to the following and it still completely fused-any thought...
by Anne Marie Flaherty
Mon Mar 25, 2013 4:15 pm
Forum: Newcomer Forum
Topic: Using strofoam as a mold
Replies: 6
Views: 8268

Using strofoam as a mold

Hi there-

I read somewhere that you can use styrofoam as a mold if you kiln wash it- Could this be true?

thanks!
by Anne Marie Flaherty
Fri Jan 18, 2013 12:35 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Using a slump other than SS
Replies: 3
Views: 4000

Re: Using a slump other than SS

Thanks for the suggestions. I have a feeling it's some sort of clay covered in a cheap metal glaze. Wish me luck!
by Anne Marie Flaherty
Thu Jan 17, 2013 9:53 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Using a slump other than SS
Replies: 3
Views: 4000

Using a slump other than SS

What happens if I try and slump over a non SS bowl? have this really cool metal covered bowl but I'm sure it's not stainless, can I try it with out damaging my kiln?