If your kiln is with the coil in the lid
you can use a mold that barely fits! If it is side fired you need around an inch.
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- Mon Jan 06, 2014 6:14 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: mold size?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7474
- Sat Jan 04, 2014 11:17 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: MR-97 mold release spray
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7425
Re: MR-97 mold release spray
mr97 seals the clay molds in a way that repels regular kiln wash. Since we are now a distributor of MR97 I have been doing further testing. I have found that a light sanding is all that is needed if you want to switch. That being said.....if you are using it on texture molds or casting molds you wil...
- Thu Jan 02, 2014 2:12 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: MR-97 mold release spray
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7425
Re: MR-97 mold release spray
No.....just shake it well!
- Thu Jan 02, 2014 2:11 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Glue for fused work
- Replies: 24
- Views: 41837
Re: Glue for fused work
I have tried most glues at one time or another.......I have to add that I am in love with hairspray. Like other said......when I find it at the dollar store I stock up. When doing work with alot of frit or powders it makes life easier and if I ever have to spray a devit spray on glass that is finick...
- Fri Dec 27, 2013 10:08 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: Shelf wash or paper?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 11431
Re: Shelf wash or paper?
Warm water and a smooth spongue will fix it.......just wipe it across the kiln wash a few times.
- Fri Dec 27, 2013 10:01 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: Molds to large for kiln?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 14989
Re: Molds to large for kiln?
The colour de verre molds are casting molds and they do not vent out the bottom. The slumping plate mold......if it has holes to vent it needs to be on a small stilt so it can vent but
you usually do not need vent holes on a plate mold.
you usually do not need vent holes on a plate mold.
- Fri Dec 27, 2013 1:17 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Slumping lampwork beads for cabochons - firing schedule
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4727
Re: Slumping lampwork beads for cabochons - firing schedule
photo.jpg This is just a quickie iPad photo of 104 miliflori that I brought back from a trip to Italy. We went to Murano and I brought back about 20lbs of it! Anyway….This memory piece is on my kitchen counter. I fired it to 1410 and it came out perfect. I was happily surprised. I have also fired s...
- Fri Dec 27, 2013 1:05 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: Molds to large for kiln?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 14989
Re: Molds to large for kiln?
Use the molds.....just fire slower as your glass will be close to the elements. If you call Larry at colour de verre he will give you a program that will work. It is notmthe best situation butnyou can do it. There are 1/2 stilts that will give you the airflow you need for his molds. I also think tha...
- Sun Dec 22, 2013 10:10 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: Project close to kiln edges
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4629
Re: Project close to kiln edges
Sorry I responded so quick this morning. I now see that you already fired this. I believe that the reason you had fiber board stick to this is that you fired it too hot on the fuse. Your
second schedule looks fine but I think the last 25 to 800 is slower than necessary.
second schedule looks fine but I think the last 25 to 800 is slower than necessary.
- Sun Dec 22, 2013 10:03 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: Cause of blotches?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8915
Re: Cause of blotches?
I would fire it to around 1400. Safeguard it with a devit spray or a light sprinkling with clear
powder.
powder.
- Sun Dec 22, 2013 4:32 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: Project close to kiln edges
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4629
Re: Project close to kiln edges
I am running out the door…..but my first reaction is it is Way too hot. I would not go over 1460 for this. I will read it better later.
- Sun Dec 22, 2013 1:13 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: big bubble at base of bowl
- Replies: 9
- Views: 11285
Re: big bubble at base of bowl
I am so happy that this bowl survived after all that work. It is one of my favorites to see!! Yeah!!!
- Sat Dec 14, 2013 8:58 pm
- Forum: Newcomer Forum
- Topic: firing a new mold
- Replies: 9
- Views: 11737
Re: firing a new mold
Makes you wonder what they are firing these slip cast molds to on their firing. There should be no need to fire it again. We bisque our thrown molds to 1900 and they last forever but they are a different clay body.
I would not prefire.
I would not prefire.
- Fri Dec 13, 2013 9:30 pm
- Forum: Photos and Stuff
- Topic: New Slump MOLD
- Replies: 72
- Views: 84787
Re: New Slump MOLD
Les, I am so glad the papa drop ring not only got to you safely but that you are so happy with it!! This 22" is the largest drop ring I have made so far. Look at the prototypes I have coming for 2014! (under "Other Molds, then Prototype ideas) We would love feedback on these ideas! I would...
- Fri Nov 29, 2013 10:42 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Wet belt sander
- Replies: 9
- Views: 10812
Wet belt sander
I have been using a 24" flat lap grinder for the last 8 years or so. I would like to add a wet belt sander to our studio. I do not want to make a mistake by getting one that is too small and of course do not want to get one that we will quickly out grow. Been looking at Covington. The work we w...
- Mon Nov 25, 2013 1:01 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Hydrogen Sulfide from kiln wash
- Replies: 11
- Views: 10424
Re: Hydrogen Sulfide from kiln wash
Yes! My Haik brush.....rotten.....rotten....rotten smell. Now I leave it on top of the lid with the bucket closed.
- Fri Nov 22, 2013 10:27 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Bullseye Thin Fire - Grrrr!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 13683
Re: Bullseye Thin Fire - Grrrr!
I use thinfire with the logo daily....never vent my Genesis......use double rolled Uro clear and have never had a problem. Hmmmmmm. I love thinfire on it's huge rolls......
Have you used any reactive glass recently in your kilns?
Have you used any reactive glass recently in your kilns?
- Tue Nov 19, 2013 12:33 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Kiln wash won't stick to new ceramic mold
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6873
Re: Kiln wash won't stick to new ceramic mold
When they make molds with a "pour slip" method….where the slip hits is called a hard spot. It usually may look like it does not have kiln wash on it but it probably has some. I would lightly sand it or put it on a hot kiln, try again, and then use it!
- Sun Nov 17, 2013 12:39 pm
- Forum: Kiln Casting
- Topic: Firing a large piece
- Replies: 5
- Views: 9320
Re: Firing a large piece
If I were firing this.......if you are going to use 2 sheets as a base and put "mosaic" blocks on it I would prefire the 2 sheet base with a good bubble squeeze to your base so that it is totally flat then add the design. The weight of blocks can trap bubbles in the under double layer. Per...
- Sat Nov 16, 2013 12:43 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Dyson shelves
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7425
Re: Dyson shelves
I love my Dyson shelf.......7 years and counting.....