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- Fri Mar 26, 2004 1:58 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Coourser kiln wash?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8735
- Fri Mar 26, 2004 1:48 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Coourser kiln wash?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8735
Coourser kiln wash?
Through the BB discussion about Evenheat's GTS2541 lid warping problems, Glass Glow kilns were mentioned. I looked them up on the web which led to my asking them some questions. I asked about their kiln shelf quality since I have had a lot of problems with bubbles from the shelf that came with my Ev...
- Wed Mar 24, 2004 5:23 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Acurate forming technique/device for stringers
- Replies: 8
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Acurate forming technique/device for stringers
I'm wanting to develop a cloisonne technique on glass using stringers for the cloisonne dividers. Is it possible to bend and shape stringers accurately enough for a tight design with curves or even circles? They would then (according to what I am visualizing in my pea brain) tack fused into place, r...
- Thu Mar 04, 2004 9:43 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: sifting tools for powdered frit
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3425
sifting tools for powdered frit
I have noticed in the Thompson Enamel's catalog some sifting tools like a line sifter and small diameter sifters that might be very good for applying powdered frit. The catalog states that the enamel should be 80 mesh or smaller. What would powdered frit be in relation to this spec? Has anyone had e...
- Thu Jan 22, 2004 9:21 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Fire retardant for combing jacket
- Replies: 9
- Views: 14570
- Wed Jan 21, 2004 4:27 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Fire retardant for combing jacket
- Replies: 9
- Views: 14570
Fire retardant for combing jacket
Patty Gray mentions in her website demo of combing glass (thanks, Patty) the cotton jacket she wears while combing in front of a hot kiln. She states that the cloth is treated with Proban FR-7A. Does anyone know where to get the jackets that are already treated or where to get the fire retardant pro...
- Tue Jan 20, 2004 11:57 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Combing tool
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4605
- Tue Jan 20, 2004 10:50 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Combing tool
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4605
Combing tool
I want to try combing glass in the kiln. What is the best material to make a combing rod or tool? What keeps the glass from sticking to the tool?