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- Sat Nov 22, 2014 8:11 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: Why lines in one piece of fired glass but not the other?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 11250
Re: Why lines in one piece of fired glass but not the other?
have you asked Spectrum?
- Thu Nov 13, 2014 10:58 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: pottery in glass kiln
- Replies: 7
- Views: 17256
Re: pottery in glass kiln
it would be far better to obtain a cheap pottery kiln off ebay or craigslist, for all these reasons.
- Wed Nov 12, 2014 11:25 pm
- Forum: Kiln Casting
- Topic: melted glass on stainless former
- Replies: 6
- Views: 12880
Re: melted glass on stainless former
[quote="jerry keller"]I had a meltdown in the kiln, and have melted glass embedded on a stainless steel former. I tried to get it off by putting in a kiln to 900 degrees, then dropping it into water - a lot of the glass came off, but some remains. I do not want to sandblast it in my booth,...
- Wed Nov 12, 2014 11:21 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: grinder or cutting system?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6600
Re: grinder or cutting system?
practice.
you may need neither when you get good at cutting.
you may need neither when you get good at cutting.
- Wed Nov 12, 2014 11:20 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: discovered the alrm feature...pushed stop
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7268
Re: discovered the alrm feature...pushed stop
you push the enter key to stop the alarm.
- Wed Nov 12, 2014 11:19 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: pottery in glass kiln
- Replies: 7
- Views: 17256
Re: pottery in glass kiln
1st, will your kiln get to 1830? second, you'll need to know the correct temp for the glaze. cones don't correspond to a known temp, they are time AND temp. you should fire a cone that you're going to use, get to top temp, and see when it bends. some glazes need a certain amount of top temp in order...
- Sun Nov 09, 2014 6:09 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Advice on buying a new 120V kiln :(
- Replies: 31
- Views: 43510
Re: Advice on buying a new 120V kiln :(
i place a small desk fan under the control box on a cement floor. this blows the air cooled by the cement upwards through the box. since i've done that, i haven't had a relay failure since.
- Wed Nov 05, 2014 11:13 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Calculate weight
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6317
Re: Calculate weight
it weighs lots more once you water it. you also need drainage out the bottom.
- Sun Oct 26, 2014 11:22 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: stacking molds in kiln
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6240
Re: stacking molds in kiln
stick them out on your driveway for a few hours in the sun, or put them on top of your kiln when it's firing. there's no need to take them that high just to dry
- Mon Oct 13, 2014 10:14 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Health warning
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8704
Re: Health warning
asbestos undisturbed is not a problem. it's only when you move it around or cause the fibers (fibres) to become airborne, does it become a problem. you could enclose the wire sheath, or paint it with a thick coat of latex paint, in order to prevent problems.
- Tue Sep 30, 2014 11:27 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: fastest - but safe - annealing for float 2 layers
- Replies: 22
- Views: 24361
Re: fastest - but safe - annealing for float 2 layers
the smaller it is, the less important annealing is. for magless's, you don't have to anneal at all.
- Sun Sep 28, 2014 5:03 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: FLEX or SUHNER ????
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4437
Re: FLEX or SUHNER ????
if it was making internal grinding noises that were a lot louder then usual, the bearings could be worn out. in that case, it would cost more to fix the replace.
- Sat Sep 27, 2014 10:09 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: ROCIPROLAP
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8471
Re: ROCIPROLAP
a piece of 5mm or so neoprene cut to be the height of the sides and long enough to fit inside the ring?
you can get this at good fabric stores perhaps, as they make clothes out of it, or wetsuits. my car seat covers are neoprene, so perhaps a shop that repairs car interiors would have some.
you can get this at good fabric stores perhaps, as they make clothes out of it, or wetsuits. my car seat covers are neoprene, so perhaps a shop that repairs car interiors would have some.
- Sat Sep 27, 2014 10:04 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: My angle grinder is broken!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3757
Re: My angle grinder is broken!
what is broken? there are carbon posts (called brushes) inside them that get replaced as they wear down with use. when they're too short, the motor won't run. if you're looking for a replacement, you should call up either a place that sells granite countertops, or does headstones. they'll know where...
- Sat Sep 27, 2014 9:56 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Distressed look for Iridized glass
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8164
Re: Distressed look for Iridized glass
cracks in irid are caused by the glass underneath it stretching. the metal layer doesn't, so when the glass under it moves, the cracks appear.
- Sat Sep 27, 2014 6:02 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Frit Casting Project Help
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5941
Re: Frit Casting Project Help
also address your annealing schedule. the one you have is for flat glass, not molds. you have something almost 2" thick. it has to cool pretty slowly.
- Fri Sep 26, 2014 11:47 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Frit Casting Project Help
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5941
Re: Frit Casting Project Help
1:yes
2: frit, when fired, can lose 50% or more of volume
3: any wax left over will burn off when heated up. usually it's steamed out, but that leaves traces that don't matter when firing.
2: frit, when fired, can lose 50% or more of volume
3: any wax left over will burn off when heated up. usually it's steamed out, but that leaves traces that don't matter when firing.
- Fri Sep 26, 2014 12:41 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Peacock texture mold
- Replies: 9
- Views: 10973
Re: Peacock texture mold
not knowing what you're using, yes, holes at the low points will solve bubbles appearing at those points.
- Mon Sep 22, 2014 11:31 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Can I use Skutt Firebox 14 without a stand?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5655
Re: Can I use Skutt Firebox 14 without a stand?
you can use any kiln as long as it's on something fireproof, or open to the air. there's nothing special about a stand.
- Mon Sep 22, 2014 11:23 pm
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: Combing with Reactives
- Replies: 23
- Views: 33376
Re: Combing with Reactives
just remember: unless you have a shutoff switch on the door/lid, part of the comb handle should be wood. this would be pretty dangerous if you didn't have a shutoff switch if you accidentally hit an element.
wood also doesn't conduct heat very well.
wood also doesn't conduct heat very well.