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by candala
Wed May 14, 2003 6:51 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Need Info on New Skutt Hotstart Kiln
Replies: 1
Views: 2912

Need Info on New Skutt Hotstart Kiln

I am thinking of purchasing the just released "Skutt Hotstart" kiln. Does anyone have this and can tell me about it. Is it great, etc.? Thanks.
by candala
Mon Apr 28, 2003 10:25 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Need Info on a Heavy Duty Glass Grinder
Replies: 4
Views: 6126

Need Info on a Heavy Duty Glass Grinder

Hi, I've been using the Glastar grinder with good results. My pieces are around 2 to 4 square inches and they are about 1/3 of an inch thick. I am finding that I'm killing my thumbs pushing the glass into the grinding bit. I am also going through bits faster than normal. Someone recommended a Diamon...
by candala
Sat Apr 19, 2003 6:34 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: How to prepare small stainless steel mold ?????
Replies: 4
Views: 7819

How to prepare small stainless steel mold ?????

Okay guys, I bought 3 small biscuit makers from Target that are stainless steel. What do I do when I take them out of the package to prepare it to be a mold? Do I heat it first to 500, then when it cools, kiln wash, let it dry and then I'm ready to put in glass? Please advise, step by step without t...
by candala
Thu Apr 17, 2003 8:20 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Need your help on Being a New Slumper
Replies: 12
Views: 12152

Need your help on Being a New Slumper

I am getting a paperweight mold for my little kiln. I have never used molds, I'm a simple pendant (dichroic) fuser. Do I just fill the paperweight mold with glass and fire? How do I get the piece to be 3 dimensional to show dichroic colors in the center? Also, how does one grind a larger piece like ...
by candala
Wed Apr 16, 2003 4:23 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Simple Slumping Questions
Replies: 0
Views: 21302

Simple Slumping Questions

I am getting a paperweight mold for my little kiln. I have never used molds, I'm a simple pendant (dichroic) fuser. Do I just fill the paperweight mold with glass and fire? How do I get the piece to be 3 dimensional to show dichroic colors in the center? Also, how does one grind a larger piece like ...
by candala
Tue Apr 08, 2003 9:46 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Looking for small molds for firing
Replies: 13
Views: 14857

Out of fiberboard? I want the depth as well, similar to a stainless steel mold. Thanks anyway.
by candala
Tue Apr 08, 2003 7:16 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Looking for small molds for firing
Replies: 13
Views: 14857

Looking for small molds for firing

Hi, I have a 7 inch shelf, small kiln. Where can I find (other than Ebay) small molds of rectangles, hearts, etc. for me to put scrap in and fire in the kiln? Thanks.
by candala
Mon Apr 07, 2003 7:57 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Jen Ken vs Skutt
Replies: 7
Views: 9688

Rodney, Jeri and Tracey -- which Jen Ken are you referring to that is so good (I'm in the market) for glass fusing and slumping. Would you say that the "Mini Fuse Kiln" 11" x 6 1/2" from Marty's site is it? :roll: