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- Fri Mar 28, 2003 10:37 pm
- Forum: Kiln Casting
- Topic: casting failure!!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 16388
Re: casting failure!!
I was so looking forward to making a scluptural piece of art for a local art prize - and guess what, the system failed. The first cast was fine and although the finished result needed a lot of cleaning up, the glass had the look of aged bronze which I could live with. However, the mold of the secon...
- Fri Mar 21, 2003 1:38 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: best kilns??
- Replies: 5
- Views: 9154
Re: best kilns??
i need advise on what kind of kiln to get for fusing. I want one big enough for big bowls (maybe over 20 inches), should I get a viewing hole? What are the best kilns? best controllers? We have lot's of great sponsors on this board who will help you with that. Check out the links above there are ma...
- Fri Mar 14, 2003 12:22 am
- Forum: Kiln Casting
- Topic: Casting question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 15817
Hi Delores, I've had the catherdral strike to opal (red). I'm using BE. Once it has striken it doesn't really continue to shift, but my work only goes through one high fire. That is the only color I use that does this. Last Oct. @ SOFA I had a conversation with Miriam DiFiore about red frit. Keep i...
- Thu Mar 13, 2003 1:30 pm
- Forum: Kiln Casting
- Topic: Casting question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 15817
Hi Delores In hot glass striking usually occurs as a matter of how hot you get the glass as opposed to the amount of reheating. I'm sure it depends on what kind of glass you are using though - are you using Gaffer casting glass? Barb No I'm using Bullseye but thought the info I had on Gaffers appli...
- Thu Mar 13, 2003 12:11 pm
- Forum: Kiln Casting
- Topic: Casting question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 15817
Re: Casting question
Does anyone have any experience with multiple investment firings? How many times can you reinvest and then reheat red before it color strikes black/grey? If you avoid the high temperatures will it prevent it from striking? Is the selinium colors the only thing that strikes on reheat? Thanks :roll: ...
- Wed Mar 12, 2003 10:17 pm
- Forum: Kiln Casting
- Topic: Casting question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 15817
Casting question
Does anyone have any experience with multiple investment firings? How many times can you reinvest and then reheat red before it color strikes black/grey? If you avoid the high temperatures will it prevent it from striking? Is the selinium colors the only thing that strikes on reheat? Thanks :roll:
- Wed Mar 12, 2003 3:38 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Update on drilling holes
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8564
I'm using a dremel tool with a triple ripple bit (got them from HIS glassworks). Let me know if you need their website or more info Barb I found HIS glassworks to be very helpful and guide you to the product that best fits your machine and intended need. Loved Bob dragging the glass out the door of...