Primo kiln wash for High Firing

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Suzan
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Primo kiln wash for High Firing

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I've searched the archives and couldn't find an answer. Is Primo kiln wash suitable for high firing, e.g. 1700F for combing?

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Post by carol nahoom »

Hi Suzan -

"Primo is designed for fusers who fire on the high end of the fusing range, specifically 1500-1550 instead of the usual 1425-1475". This is what the brochure says that I got with my primo. Combing would definitely be at the high end of the fusing range. Hope this helps. Carol
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Post by Bryan »

Suzan

Have you found any kiln wash for high firings?
( 1700F )
If so please let me know?
Thanks
BZody
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Post by Suzan »

Bryan-Zody

I've been using Bullseye kiln wash and it works fine for combing. It does stick to the glass after a combing, but comes off with vigourous scrubbing. If there are trace amounts of kiln wash left, I use "Velvet Etch"
etching creme to remove it.

I recently switched to Primo because I absolutely hate scraping shelves, and Primo rubs off easily. I was concerned that, because it does rub off so easily after fusing, that it might not act as a good separator for high-range firing, i.e. over 1650F.

I wasn't able to find a website for Hotline, anyone know it?

Cheers,
Suzan
Cynthia

Post by Cynthia »

Bryan-Zody wrote:Suzan

Have you found any kiln wash for high firings?
( 1700F )
If so please let me know?
Thanks
BZody
Hotline makes a kiln wash for high temp firing called appropriately enough, "HI-FIRE" Shelf Primer. Wherever you are getting your Primo from should sell this too.
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Suzan wrote:I wasn't able to find a website for Hotline, anyone know it?
Susan:
I believe this is the site your looking forhttp://www.fusionheadquarters.com/

Kim
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Bryan-Zody wrote:Suzan

Have you found any kiln wash for high firings?
( 1700F )
If so please let me know?
Thanks
BZody
the hotline hi-fire flavor of kilnwash works well, also soaking in vinegar removes kilnwash afterwards.....
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Post by Lynne Chappell »

I believe Hotline is Ed Hoy's (Creative Craftsmen) brand name.

I haven't used the Primo yet. Is there the same kind of health hazards with the dust as with thinfire? I wouldn't think so, but then you never know.
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