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Andy T,
I am attemping to buy a Taurus 3 ring saw here in Australia, I was quoted $1,800.00.
Currency conversion is USD$.98 -AUD$ 1.00.
So I will not be helping the poor Australian retailer to rip me off.OK

ok, so I can use my left over alcohol bottles, So what is an inexpensive way to color clear glass (from broken bottles)

Can I use colored glass bottles to make frit and fuse into small objects.
I will not be mixing this bottle frit with other glass.

Yes I am aware of the freight costs, but the retailers here charge that and much more. The market here is not so big and therefore not very competitive.
I buy lots of stuff from the US and even with freight costs it is generally cheaper to do that.

Thank you Bert for your excellent comments, I agree with your initial comments, just because everyone else does it, does not make it the best method. I will use 1 inch ceramic fibreboard for the initial box, but I thought filling the gap between the outside steel frame (4 inches all around ) with lo...

I have worked with vermiculite alot in the past but not as the high temperatures required for glass fusing. A number of members have commented on my suggestion of a vermiculite /high alumina cement cast mix, cracking. What if I was to use a loose mix of vermiculite behind the 1 inch ceramic fibreboa...

I have noticed there are a few members from Australia on this forum.
I am looking for a source of reasonably priced fusing quality glass.
Many dealers here in Austrlia charge ridiculouly high prices.
I am happy to buy direct from the USA if I need to.
Beau Lyons
Glass sculptor

I am new to this forum,
I wish to cut glass to curved shapes prior to fusing.
Which concept is best, wire or bandsaw(diamond) taurus or gryphon )
any suggestions, Beau

thank you for your commernts, i appreciate it

Is there a better mix that I should use.

I am planning to use a plywood mold to cast the kiln insulation box with a mixture of vermiculite and portland cement at 4-1 mix, total size 400x 400 mm with bottom and walls 75 mm thick, top loading. With a 75 mm top. fusing area 225mmX225mm x 140mm.
Any comments.

I am in australia and glass kilns are very expensive here, I would like to make my own.
Small for jewellery etc are there plans available.
regards,
Beau Lyons