Can I use steel pipe for slumping? What metals can I use?

This is the main board for discussing general techniques, tools, and processes for fusing, slumping, and related kiln-forming activities.

Moderators: Brad Walker, Tony Smith

Post Reply
deborahbur
Posts: 51
Joined: Thu Apr 10, 2003 2:09 pm
Location: Tiverton, Rhode Island
Contact:
Contact deborahbur

Can I use steel pipe for slumping? What metals can I use?

Post by deborahbur »

What metals can I use when slumping?

Thanks
Deborah
Top
charlie
Posts: 961
Joined: Mon Mar 10, 2003 3:08 pm

Post by charlie »

sure. that's what a bracelet mold is after all.
Top
Stuart Clayman
Posts: 224
Joined: Mon Mar 31, 2003 12:35 pm
Location: Virginia
Contact:
Contact Stuart Clayman

You can also put kiln paper coating the inside of the pipe

Post by Stuart Clayman »

and then fill it with glass.
Top
Mike Byers
Posts: 56
Joined: Mon Mar 10, 2003 6:57 pm
Location: west central Indiana
Contact:
Contact Mike Byers

Post by Mike Byers »

Stainless steel is best, but you can use other types of steel, too. Since non-stainless steel will rust when heated, you may have to remove the rust and shelf primer after each firing. I'd avoid plated steel or galvanized steel, as you can get toxic outgassing from the plating. Even stove pipe (supported and reinforced so it won't sag when heated) is useful for forming larger-radius curves.
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Techniques and Tools”