WarmGlass.com

Bonnie- I hadn't understood how much difference in height you had. I'd do it at 100dph to process temp, no holds or changes on the way.

I have issues with "120 to 350, hold 10, then 200 to 1250 hold 30"- I think it's mostly voodoo- but for glass less than 6mm thick you should be ok with that ramp. Did the glass get bonked (technical term) in any way before firing? I've healed cracks that hadn't separated by halving the ram...

Bonnie Rubinstein wrote:I noticed it ramping up- so it did anneal after. Maybe that is hopeful. But I may need to ‘disguise’ the line with some colored glass and that means re-firing. I wondered if that ensures success for healing, as well.

Why are you looking in the kiln on the way up?

Harmless hyperbole. I was thinking of some of the meaningless schedules posted here, like the 10 minute hold at 350, then a change in ramp to 500 with another small hold, and so on. Why hold (and why there) at all for a simple slump? What's going to happen? If it's faith-based, that's a valid reason...

I understood that any given abrasive grade contained a range; an 80 grit diamond lap pad included mesh sizes of 70 to 90, for example. Perhaps for something more exacting (like polishing lenses) a more precise grade is used?

200 dph to 1200, hold until slumped (look at it), then drop to 900 etc. No need for elaborate holds at 1100 etc.
Each mold will fill at a different time/temp.
Trying to flatten that piece will not give you joy. I'd give it away and start on the next one.

I'd be more concerned with incompatibility.

Don't put it down ANY drain.

We haven't had acrimony on this board for a long time- I'm not sure whether I'd rather see inactivity or conflict. Mustafa- This board is not the place you're looking for, and I don't think you'd get far on craftweb either. As Brad (the owner of this board) said, we're mostly interested in fusing gl...

Kerf. The width of the cut.

Don- Are you taking applications for new family members?

How much cutting of what sizes will you be doing? The bridge saw is not meant for or good for cutting small pieces- I'd get the regular sliding table 10" first. MK is reliable, the $300 Chinese copies are decent. If you can get a good used MK it's a great start; spend your money on the blade. L...

Your needs may change- get the 10".

Don- I'll be happy to accept any donations of BE fusible glass (not too much yellow, please) on Bullseye's behalf and would gladly let them know of your generosity.
Actually, you could run the purchase through Fused Glass Warehouse in NH and make even more people happy.

Unfortunately, given the current....

sorry, couldn't help myself.

Indeed. What does it cost to bring something like that to court? Half a million? Of course we'd all like to see the full jury circus with underdog BE triumphant (and giving free glass to loyal supporters) but I'm betting that won't happen. This cynic says that DEQ will settle, admitting no wrong, BE...

Get a bigger kiln.
Buy a smaller mold.
Sand down the edges of the mold with wet/dry sandpaper so it fits in your kiln.

sure- I'll pm.

The main point is that you're having fun with this, right?

"Another possibility is that I have been combining Bullseye and Wissmach glass - both COE 90."

DON'T.