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white outline
Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2003 1:21 am
by Kay
Here I am again.
Just fused a plate, and on some parts of the cut pieces, there's a white outline. Is this devit? The base is clear with transparent pieces added.
Thanks again.
Kay
Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2003 2:51 am
by gone
Hi Kay,
It's quite possibly devit, especially if you ground the edges or cut the pieces out with a ring saw.
Els
Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2003 8:55 am
by Bert Weiss
Els VandenEnde wrote:Hi Kay,
It's quite possibly devit, especially if you ground the edges or cut the pieces out with a ring saw.
Els
If the edges are ground, it is snall glass particles which always read white. Grind to a finer grit before fiiring.
Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2003 12:54 pm
by Geri Comstock
Another thing that could be causing the white edges is not thoroughly washing the glass before you fire it. When you tile saw cut or grind pieces, bits of glass may be left on the edge that will turn white when you fire them.
Wash, wash, wash and dry your work before firing.
Good luck!
Geri
Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2003 1:12 pm
by gone
Also, as a bit of insurance, you can paint the edges (or spray the whole thing) with Superspray. It's the only thing I have found that works consistantly.
Els
White outline
Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2003 3:41 pm
by Kay
Thanks again- I'll do all of the above. Kay
Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2003 10:05 pm
by Judy Schnabel
I fuse a lot of fish -- double layers of glass, cut on a Taurus. I ALWAYS paint the edges before firing to avoid the "white" look.
Judy
white outline
Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2003 10:53 pm
by Kay
Thanks Judy! Super Spray on order.