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Does this fusing mold need air holes?

Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2014 8:27 pm
by Shelley Lewis
I plan to full fuse on the kiln shelf first, then slump into this spiral mold. The website that sells it states that fusing can be done directly on the mold, but I'm a little apprehensive about trying it the first time. Should I drill holes, and how many?
Thanks for all the great advice!

Re: Does this fusing mold need air holes?

Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2014 9:58 pm
by lorimendenhall
I doubt it needs holes. I full fuse onto a texture plate and there are no holes and it's fine. Also, I've got plenty of shallow slump molds that don't have holes.

Re: Does this fusing mold need air holes?

Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2014 12:40 pm
by jvbs
I would love to know where to get this mold!

Re: Does this fusing mold need air holes?

Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2014 1:42 pm
by Shelley Lewis
jvbs wrote:I would love to know where to get this mold!
Delphiglass.com

Re: Does this fusing mold need air holes?

Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2014 5:36 pm
by beninfl

Re: Does this fusing mold need air holes?

Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2014 10:42 pm
by linn keller
I seem to recall that not so long ago, maybe a couple of months? , the someone posted here with a pic of this mold and glass with bubbles. The person had followed the instructions but it still bubbled up. The general consensus was that even though the instructions say no problem to fuse/slump all in one, it would probably be far better to do two separate processes. Good luck,
Linn

Re: Does this fusing mold need air holes?

Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2014 10:52 pm
by Glass Fever
linn keller wrote:I seem to recall that not so long ago, maybe a couple of months? , the someone posted here with a pic of this mold and glass with bubbles. The person had followed the instructions but it still bubbled up. The general consensus was that even though the instructions say no problem to fuse/slump all in one, it would probably be far better to do two separate processes. Good luck,
Linn
Yes, that was the OP, that thread was posted a few days after this one. :)

Re: Does this fusing mold need air holes?

Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 9:45 am
by jvbs
I remember this mold now. I didn't pay much attention because I have a very small kiln and this mold is too large. Does anyone know of a labyrinth type mold 6" or smaller?

Re: Does this fusing mold need air holes?

Posted: Thu May 29, 2014 10:59 pm
by JestersBaubles
Gil Reynolds has made a video that gives some tips/techniques for using this mold:

http://youtu.be/7Am6s6wl7jI

Dana W.

Re: Does this fusing mold need air holes?

Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2014 8:54 pm
by Laurie Spray
We can make it for you. Email me