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Is it possible to fire polish the bottom of a platter that is already slumped without losing its shape? I've already tried repeating my regular slumping schedule with it on the mold resulting in a small part now slightly shiny and the rest still matte from previous sandblasting. I can increase the t...

Well I may have to resort to a wood frame if the new clamshell is too heavy for me to lift without a counterweight. I won't know until I return home if I have a wall or ceiling to mount my pulley on. I guess I should have waited to order the kiln but I know what kiln I want, I just don't know how to...

Cynthia, what a wonderful piece and a terrific explanation of what was involved. I did take your suggestion and looked again at the Denver “modified” clamshell, in particular the KL-CS50RT. The size of the kiln will actually work better for me since it is shorter in width and wider in depth, perfect...

Thanks for your suggestions. It has been about 10 years since I used fiberboard shelves because I always found they dented easily. I remember buying the suggested type of fiberboard to give me a full seamless flat shelf to use over the half oval shelves that came in my first coffin kiln. I'll admit ...

I have been doing my research and have learned so much from this forum but now I need feedback and opinions. I am currently looking at the Paragon Pearl 44 which is 44x22x13 and the Olympic GF8 clamshell which is 48 x 24 x 12. Since I often build my long pieces inside the kiln I like the clamshell d...

I have the Toyo Power Breaker running pliers and think they are wonderful. But I find them very difficult to use on a circle because of the large span even after adjusting them to the closest position. I used a different circle cutter but I could not get any decent run on even 1/4" glass. Maybe...