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by Celene
Mon Mar 11, 2013 10:19 pm
Forum: Kiln Casting
Topic: MR-97 mold release
Replies: 6
Views: 9297

Re: MR-97 mold release

Thanks JestersBaubles! I think I was either misinformed, or I misunderstood because I believe I was told that part of the benefit to using BN rather than kiln wash, was so it would have a nice glossy finish. I guess I'm scrubbing for nothing. I didn't mind the finish so much when I did flowers, but ...
by Celene
Mon Mar 11, 2013 3:10 pm
Forum: Kiln Casting
Topic: MR-97 mold release
Replies: 6
Views: 9297

MR-97 mold release

I'm using MR-97 Boron Nitride spray for my frit molds. The glass that was in contact with the mold has a satiny sheen rather than a glossy finish. The side not in contact with the mold is glossy. Am I just not getting all the mold release off? Or am I doing something wrong? How can I scrub it off? T...
by Celene
Mon Mar 11, 2013 2:37 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Inclusions
Replies: 9
Views: 9473

Re: Inclusions

Thanks so much for all the great advice! I'm going to give it a go!

p.s. I didn't know that about the marbles either. Very cool. :D
by Celene
Sun Mar 10, 2013 11:39 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Inclusions
Replies: 9
Views: 9473

Inclusions

I'm interested in fusing inclusions into my glass, but it's unclear to me whether it can be done in COE 96 or COE 90 glass. Everything I read about regarding inclusions, suggests using float glass. Does that mean float glass is all I can use with inclusions? I want to add aluminum tooling foil and c...