Search found 5 matches

by Ellen Demko
Tue Feb 03, 2004 11:51 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Fiber Board from Warm Glass
Replies: 6
Views: 7131

Ellen, Could it be Cermaguard? If so, it should be prefired to 1425 or so. Also, use kiln wash on it. Judy Thanks, Judy. I searched old papers and confirmed I had bought ceramaguard and that prefiring was necessary but still wasn't sure about the need for using kiln wash. (Pam - Alumina wash is new...
by Ellen Demko
Mon Feb 02, 2004 3:47 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Fiber Board from Warm Glass
Replies: 6
Views: 7131

I don't think it's Kaiser-Lee. The material I have was purchased from Warm Glass but don't see it listed as available now. Am hoping it has the same characteristics as the Kaiser-Lee; may just have to wing it and see what happens. Feel pretty sure this material needed to be prefired. Thanks for repl...
by Ellen Demko
Mon Feb 02, 2004 11:17 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Fiber Board from Warm Glass
Replies: 6
Views: 7131

Fiber Board from Warm Glass

Failing memory is a bummer! Some time ago I bought thick fiber board and it has languished on a shelf. Now need a particular size drop out mold and this product would seem ideal. Can't remember about the pre-firing needs, and whether kiln wash is necessary. I await the answers I know are out there :...
by Ellen Demko
Sat Jun 07, 2003 10:05 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Changing heat settings to manipulate glass
Replies: 3
Views: 5162

Thanks for your imput....really appreciate the help. Ellen
by Ellen Demko
Sat Jun 07, 2003 8:47 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Changing heat settings to manipulate glass
Replies: 3
Views: 5162

Changing heat settings to manipulate glass

Manipulating glass with programmed firing.....How does turning the kiln off to manipulate glass....back on to reheat....etc.etc. affect the rest of the firing program? My Orton auto fire is retro-fitted. Would I use the manual switches to turn elements off and on? Thanks for any help offered.