Dams & strip construction

[Susanbuckler]

Hi
My weekend project is to figure out how to replicate a strip constructed project I completed at a class. The strips and windows are cut and I plan to put them together tomorrow. I did not take good enough notes on setting up the dams around the constructed project. I've searched the forum but do not see a clear description of how to set this up. Can someone either point me to a previous discussion on the forum or describe the process? I recall the dams get strips of fiber paper between the dams and the glass. I'd appreciate any comments. Thanks.
Susan

[RachelM]

I am jumping in with a second question for those answering.

If we use strips of fiber paper around the dams, do we still need to kiln wash the actual dams?

Susan - thanks for letting me tag along onto the thread!

Rachel
Imaglassydiva@aol.com

[smallbitz]

One of the best tutorials I know of is Steve Immerman's at Clearwater Glass http://www.clearwaterglass.com/Tutorial ... ction.html. He is a master at strip construction, as you'll see from his site! Good luck.

[Tony Smith]

Apply kilnwash to the dams. It's cheap insurance against a leak and it only needs to be done once. Use fiber paper that is shorter than the height of the glass strips and the edges will round over without needles.

Tony

[Susanbuckler]

Thanks to all.

I also found a video on BE
https://www.bullseyeglass.com/education ... n-165.html

Steve Immerman's work is so precise....and beautiful.

Susan

[haleybach]

Thanks to all.

I also found a video on BE
https://www.bullseyeglass.com/education ... n-165.html

Steve Immerman's work is so precise....and beautiful.

Susan

His stuff is just beautiful. I love the precision. I wish he would teach, but I guess he might be kind of busy with his day job.