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- Mon Mar 08, 2004 3:51 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: HeLp!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8830
Hello Kevin! Yes, the Fit It Guy was telling me that Kilns can be different, along with other heated appliances because of the expansion and contraction of the unit (has an effect on them). I am not sure if he tightened twice or not, it was cooled when I gave it to him, so I imagine that will make a...
- Mon Mar 08, 2004 2:37 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: HeLp!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8830
- Fri Mar 05, 2004 9:21 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: HeLp!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8830
HeLp!
Hello! I was using my kiln tonight (Jen-Ken Fusing/Anneling) Kiln. I placed a 4X4 piece inside and set it on low for a ramp up of 500 an hour or so. When I checked on it an hour later, it was only on 200 and the element (only has one around the side) was not on at all. It also is not cycling with th...
- Thu Mar 04, 2004 10:48 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Glass Question?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5095
- Thu Mar 04, 2004 9:06 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Glass Question?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5095
Glass Question?
Hello! :?: I recently saw a fused piece that was made with a cool looking, plain, no texture, opalescent, neon/florecent green colored glass (a bright, lite green color) also, pastel purple, pink and lite blue colors. I was wondering which company sold these colors? They look like more modern/contem...
- Thu Mar 04, 2004 8:55 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Firing Question
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3576
- Thu Feb 26, 2004 4:28 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Firing Question
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3576
Firing Question
:?: Okay, here is the question: :?: Warning: I am a newbie I am running a Jen-Ken Bead Annealing Kiln, 120 volt, 10 amp, manual control with pyrometer, 11" - 6 sides, by 4 " deep. I am using Spectrum 96 glass, a shelf on three - 1/2 " posts and I have only an element around the sides ...
- Thu Feb 19, 2004 12:28 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Question New Kiln User
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8230
Thank You! I used the Primo Primer last night (it's all I have for now). I was very happy with the results. The Primo Kiln wash worked well for the hobby stuff I was doing, remarkably smooth on the bottom. I will still try the Bullseye. I put 10 coats of kiln wash on the shelve that I used last nigh...
- Wed Feb 18, 2004 1:06 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Question New Kiln User
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8230
- Wed Feb 18, 2004 11:51 am
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Question New Kiln User
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8230
Question New Kiln User
Hello! I have a nice little Jen-Ken Fusing and Bead Annealing Kiln. I am taking a class for beginner fusing and I have never used a kiln yet. So you won't think I am a geek, I have been into stained glass for 14 years. :lol: :?: My first question to you all is: Can I "cure" for lack of a b...