Can I Re Fire a cast box??

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lorwolff
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Can I Re Fire a cast box??

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I made a couple of boxes awhile ago. After they were fired, the lids seemed a little loose. (I used fine and powdered Bullseye Glass frit.)
I have layered 1/8th inch fiber paper in the mold and would like to re fire the box and lid, in hopes of a better fitting lid.

The question I have is...,
Since the box has been fully fused and annealed how slow should I ramp up to the full fuse temperature. (basically Re-fusing both pieces)
The sides of the box are about 2.5 inches deep.
This is a link to a picture of the box.
http://www.colourdeverre.com/product_de ... 4&id=16383
Any input is welcome.
jim simmons
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Re: Can I Re Fire a cast box??

Post by jim simmons »

I think this is the nature of the beast :>)
Jim

lorwolff wrote:I made a couple of boxes awhile ago. After they were fired, the lids seemed a little loose. (I used fine and powdered Bullseye Glass frit.)
I have layered 1/8th inch fiber paper in the mold and would like to re fire the box and lid, in hopes of a better fitting lid.

The question I have is...,
Since the box has been fully fused and annealed how slow should I ramp up to the full fuse temperature. (basically Re-fusing both pieces)
The sides of the box are about 2.5 inches deep.
This is a link to a picture of the box.
http://www.colourdeverre.com/product_de ... 4&id=16383
Any input is welcome.
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