square slumping mold

Linda Hassur · Post by **Linda Hassur** » Sun Nov 09, 2003 6:42 pm

I need to make a square serving bowl approx 10-12 inches across and so far haven't found a source. I'm wondering if it would slump into that size square bowl or whether it would need to be a drop out mold. Any help or sources would be appreciated. Linda

Steve Immerman · Post by **Steve Immerman** » Sun Nov 09, 2003 7:12 pm

You could try cutting a square out of the center of a 12" piece of ceramaguard, or several layers of J-100.

This would give you something that looked like this:

Steve

Kim Bellis · Post by **Kim Bellis** » Sun Nov 09, 2003 8:16 pm

Steve:
Wow!! That is gorgeous!!
Kim

Judy Schnabel · Post by **Judy Schnabel** » Sun Nov 09, 2003 10:56 pm

Kim,

I see you're in the Tampa area. Do you order from Art Glass House?

If so, they have a square slumper in their catalogue. The 12" slumper is #30-8637. I've used it on many occasions and am pleased with it.

Judy

Steve Immerman · Post by **Steve Immerman** » Sun Nov 09, 2003 11:57 pm

glassaddict wrote:Steve:
Wow!! That is gorgeous!!
Kim

Thanks!

Steve

Zane · Post by **Zane** » Mon Nov 10, 2003 10:40 am

Wow! What a great looking piece! It seems to glow from within. Makes me want to touch it to see if it feels as glossy as it looks.

More like this, please.......

Zane

Tony Serviente · Post by **Tony Serviente** » Mon Nov 10, 2003 11:16 am

If you want a serving vessel with a square edge, and a square center recess isn't necessary, just use a round form. Disadvantage is the size the form takes up in the kiln, since the diameter of the form needs to be the point to point measure of the square. If you are only making one, you can also do it as a dropout, either using the previously mentioned board or other material, or stacking glass, covering with thinfire, and using that as the form. It can be a little tricky, but I have done it many times with success. Same effect can be acheived using flat steel stock, laid up so corners overlap, and also covering with thinfire. Good luck.

Kim Bellis · Post by **Kim Bellis** » Mon Nov 10, 2003 2:17 pm

Hi Judy.
Yes, I am in the Tampa area. Funny, I contacted Art Glass House a week ago to set up an account with them. It is a 2 hour ride for me - so I could order, go pick up, stop over in Coco for lunch and then head home. I am always up for a road trip!!

Where are you?

Terry Ow-Wing · Post by **Terry Ow-Wing** » Wed Nov 12, 2003 12:56 am

Try these:

http://www.crloo.com/Products/Fusing___ ... lds_5.html

http://www.sunshineglass.com/rcol/b_fus ... lseye2.htm