copper inclusions in slumped sconce

vidrio · Post by **vidrio** » Tue Feb 10, 2004 6:24 pm

Hi,

I'm making a fairly simple sconce, but I'm trying to figure out how to fire a copper inclusion to use as a hanger.

I've thought about making a tunnel across the middle of the piece with fiber board when fusing and then filling tunnel with copper wiring. HOw thick of copper can I use?

Perhaps I can just fuse the copper between two pieces, but I'm concerned
about trapping bubbles around teh wiring and weakening the hold. Any ideas?

Thanks

charlie holden · Post by **charlie holden** » Wed Feb 11, 2004 1:15 pm

It all depends on how thick the glass is, how heavy and how wide. You just have to test this kind of thing yourself.

ch

vidrio · Post by **vidrio** » Thu Feb 12, 2004 12:41 pm

charlie holden wrote:It all depends on how thick the glass is, how heavy and how wide. You just have to test this kind of thing yourself.

ch

HI

Yes I suppose testing is enevitable, but I was hoping to avoid as many problems as possible before trying it. Have you tried firing copper wire between two 6X8 1/8" pieces with success? How does teh heaviness effect the inclusion?

Thanks for your help.

Vidrio