For the majority of my work, anything over 1400 ruins the effect I am trying to achieve. I guess I'll stick with BE clear. I did notice that Urboros firing schedule is a bit higher than BE. Thanks for the replies!
Stacey
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- Thu Feb 12, 2004 2:37 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: BE vs Urboros clear glass 90 coe
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- Wed Feb 11, 2004 7:38 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: BE vs Urboros clear glass 90 coe
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BE vs Urboros clear glass 90 coe
I recently did two test pieces in my skutt coffin kiln. One was with two sheets of BE, the other with two sheets of Uroboros. Both of them had 3/4 inch squares of a variety of colors on them. Fired slowly , held 1 hour @ 1250, up to 1400. Ramped down with a 1 hour hold @ 960. Both pieces came out fi...
- Sat May 31, 2003 1:10 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: Need help from Skutt 1414 and BE users
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Need help from Skutt 1414 and BE users
I recently purchased a Skutt 1414, coffin style kiln, after having used a ceramic type Skutt. I have been using BE glass, and following a modified BE fusing schedule. Most recently I tried to use a high tack schedule to leave texture to my pieces. As a result, I got alot of bubbles, and some were sh...
- Sun May 04, 2003 2:46 pm
- Forum: Techniques and Tools
- Topic: can you fix bubbles after fusing?
- Replies: 1
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can you fix bubbles after fusing?
I just fused a piece that took about 40 hours to make! Unfortunately I learned that bubbles form when the two layers of glass are not touching. I used frit on the lower peace of glass, and the bubbles formed inbetween the areas of the frit (big bubbles). Is there anyway to rescue this piece? For ins...