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- Wed Sep 07, 2022 9:26 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Gloves
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6422
Re: Gloves
ansell vitriflex but I don't think they are made any more
- Wed Sep 07, 2022 9:21 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Tack fused 24x24 not flat
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6130
Re: Tack fused 24x24 not flat
vrinner your glass is only tack fused as indicated by the square edges.
Always full fuse glass and anneal slower and longer than all the tables show BECAUSE every kiln has variations.
Always full fuse glass and anneal slower and longer than all the tables show BECAUSE every kiln has variations.
- Thu Jul 07, 2022 9:01 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Brown spots
- Replies: 11
- Views: 11181
Re: Brown spots
Recently? More likely the question is if you ever have used silver stain. It has the habit in my experience of returning to show itself in direct relationship to the time and value of the piece you are firing. Murphy's Law at its best.
- Thu Jun 23, 2022 5:59 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Fusing 5mm clear sheets
- Replies: 2
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Re: Fusing 5mm clear sheets
Switch to Bullseye glass.
Yes you can fuse sheets together however inevitably there will be bits of 'stuff like studio dust' between the layers.
Yes you can fuse sheets together however inevitably there will be bits of 'stuff like studio dust' between the layers.
- Wed Jun 22, 2022 11:31 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Suction cups
- Replies: 6
- Views: 9821
Re: Suction cups
Using suction cups on glass? Be sure to enjoy the almost but not invisible rings left on your fired glass that results from using suckers. Those marks inevitably show up in direct relationship to the importance of the piece you are making. Been there done that. Of course the ring marks only show up ...
- Sat Jun 18, 2022 6:34 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Drop out mystery
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10955
Re: Drop out mystery
The faster the change in temperature and of course the more work that has gone into the piece, the greater the chance of a problem. Speed kills. There's temperature differentials where glass touches mold and when glass is in the air. Different colours of glass absorb heat differently. Brian Blanthor...
- Sat Jun 18, 2022 6:25 pm
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: New work
- Replies: 5
- Views: 27233
Re: New work
Nice work! A+
Positive you have a base on them.
Negative the base could be bigger to guarantee the vessel never tips over and breaks.
If they go to home with house cats, or wagging tails dog house, their survival is not guaranteed
Positive you have a base on them.
Negative the base could be bigger to guarantee the vessel never tips over and breaks.
If they go to home with house cats, or wagging tails dog house, their survival is not guaranteed
- Wed Jun 01, 2022 1:27 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Kiln wash application
- Replies: 10
- Views: 10320
Re: Kiln wash application
every particle of steam has something to condense on....one of those particulates. Want it thicker, mix a thicker batch. Want it to stick more add more clay. Your glass may stick too. The answer is heat, coat with brush, heat again and coat until the coating is to your liking. got brush lines? just ...
- Tue May 31, 2022 11:01 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Kiln wash application
- Replies: 10
- Views: 10320
Re: Kiln wash application
pre heat the mold and brush it on in the kiln. I have never sprayed kiln wash I would not want the particulates in the air. Air brush particles can remain airborne and breatheable for an hour.
- Tue May 24, 2022 7:38 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Enamel & powder
- Replies: 11
- Views: 31184
Re: Enamel & powder
What is the melting temperature of the enamel and the glass powder. One may exceed the preferred temperature range of the other.
Why not just use clear enamel powder?
Why not just use clear enamel powder?
- Wed May 11, 2022 1:12 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Slump schedules : Ripples, Twists & Grooves
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6425
Re: Slump schedules : Ripples, Twists & Grooves
There is no quick way to learn to fire a kiln as every kiln is different.
Take notes
Use test glass before 'an important piece of glass is used'.
Different colours will melt differently too.
I suggest reading Brad's books and all those of Boyce Lundstrom.
Take notes
Use test glass before 'an important piece of glass is used'.
Different colours will melt differently too.
I suggest reading Brad's books and all those of Boyce Lundstrom.
- Thu May 05, 2022 8:10 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: fusing sheets together
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9786
Re: fusing sheets together
I would fire a little hotter than normal to compensate for the non movement of 5mm pieces as compared to 6mm.
- Tue May 03, 2022 10:37 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: fusing sheets together
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9786
Re: fusing sheets together
4 sheets could give you a flat seam and flat sheet with a staggered overlap.
- Sun Apr 10, 2022 11:45 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Engraving signature on white fused glass art
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8217
Re: Engraving signature on white fused glass art
Jim, the key is a 30 or 35,000 RPM Dremel. Slower speeds do not allow you to write smoothly. I use a small cylindrical bit held just like a pen for an almost invisible but still readable line. I sign the backs of earrings that way. Customers love it.
- Sat Apr 09, 2022 5:20 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Engraving signature on white fused glass art
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8217
Re: Engraving signature on white fused glass art
metal sharpie pen same method
- Tue Mar 22, 2022 12:25 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Can I fix devit on tack fused tekta with powder?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5867
Re: Can I fix devit on tack fused tekta with powder?
a light sandblasting of the entire surface could remove it as well as provide a slightly textured look to the finished window after firing. Some of your devit could also have come from not drying out your kiln before firing. Moisture can do weird things. Particularly ocean moisture. It is cured by h...
- Sun Mar 06, 2022 4:30 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Dust cloud
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6002
Re: Dust cloud
Well when the coarse aluminum oxide grit I use gets down to about your size, 220 grit, I am looking to throw it out as all it does is creates a dust cloud. Without any mass to each tiny particle, they don't do any work. You've seen with your own eyes the party set inside your sand blaster all dancin...
- Tue Feb 22, 2022 12:03 am
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: Making a Reusable Graphite Mold
- Replies: 2
- Views: 24484
Re: Making a Reusable Graphite Mold
Jewels? buy them from Optul in Europe. Yes, study the master of graphite molds and expect a learning curve. He took a year off blowing glass in order to develop his technology using graphite molds in which to cast the hot glass that he was ladling into the molds. https://contempglass.org/artists/ent...
- Fri Feb 18, 2022 10:55 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Crystal Master Pro 12 Problem
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7937
Re: Crystal Master Pro 12 Problem
if it is circuit board controlling the variable speed motor that has gone, it might be possible to have an electrician safely wire up a rheostat like you can use to control a ceiling fan speed and on and off.
- Fri Feb 11, 2022 3:30 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Crystal Master Pro 12 Problem
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7937
Re: Crystal Master Pro 12 Problem
Check the fuse again with a testing meter. They can look good and be non functional.
If you can't check it, replace it.
Bet it is the fuse
If you can't check it, replace it.
Bet it is the fuse