glass castings into molds

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mikefromitaly
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glass castings into molds

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Hello friends

I am trying to carve hardnered fiber board and vermiculite to use for glass casting.
Are these the proper material to do this ?

What are best suggested separator to use with them?

thanks in advace for support and collaboration

mike from italy
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Kevin Midgley
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Re: glass castings into molds

Post by Kevin Midgley »

For kiln casting use kiln wash.
For Dripping glass into the mold? .....maybe use kiln wash?

Vermiculite will need to have a good coat of kiln wash or it may show as unwanted patterns or texture in your glass piece.
Good luck and show us your results.
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Re: glass castings into molds

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Thank you

What is best separator to get "shine" glass? is it also possible BN both on vermiculite or board?

thanks

mike
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