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Thanks you all, ESPECIALLY Tony.
The other Jim

I have a bunch of cut circles and would like o know how to calculate the maximum square in a given circle.
Any suggestions?
Thanks
The other Jim

Also, you might want to vacuum your brick kiln before firing.
I have noticed a great improvement in the surface of my glass since I have been doing this.
The other Jim

If it is on the internet, it must be so :>)
The other Jim

If it is still in a powder form, there is absolutely no reason not to use it.
It is an inorganic compound so there is no expiration date.
The other Jim

Thanks, Kevin

Can anyone please give me an inkling on how to make millefiory
in the kiln?
Thanks in advance
The other Jim

another way that I have used in the past is to display them laying down.
They don't need to be standing up to be art.
The other Jim

Here you go, (I hope)
I don't know if you can see, but there is absolutely NO cold working involved.
3 layers of glass with strips and frit between 1st and 2nd layers.

The other Jim

https://www.flickr.com/photos/jim_simmons/103889020/

HI Seachange.
That firing schedule is the one that I gave to Brad.

Simultaneous tack fusing and drop ring slumping
I HAVE A PIC SOMEWHERE OF ONE THAT HAS BEEN FIRED USING THIS SCHEDULE IF YOU ARE INTERESTED.
The other Jim.

Ps sorry about the caps.

I know this has probably been covered, but I can't find it.
I have a bowl that slumped way off center and I would like to flatten it.
Should I go with the opening up or down?
Thanks in advance
The other Jim

there is a thread on how to make a drop vase with only one firing.
The other jim

Sure.
cut a circle then cut it in half and layer different frits on it.
The other Jim

Congratulations, Jim
Looks really stunning.
The other Jim

All I can think of right now is that a lot will depend on the area of the support piece that is in contact with the lower side of the glass. If it is very small, it will not hold as much as if it is larger. I know that isn't much help./ You might do a search on the "shear pressure" of glas...

Main thing is to use the proper gas mix, and work way out in the flame.

Tony.
By "contamination" I assume that you mean the tin left by the float process.
The other Jim

I would like to know how to eliminate/minimize a break.
I have a piece of BE that broke and I still want to use to make a bowl.
Should the break be put on the top or the bottom of the 2 layer stack for the fusing?
Thanks
The other Jim

The side that has the label is the "top" side.
The other Jim

GROAN!!!!!