okay so I got the shape I want with the grinder but now..

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grayeye
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okay so I got the shape I want with the grinder but now..

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I used a glass grinder to shape the pieces because they looked like blobs (after using a microwave kiln) but now the edges are ugly mat black. now what?
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Re: okay so I got the shape I want with the grinder but now.

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Grind with successively fine sandpaper or diamond pads and water until a luster, then fire polish
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grayeye
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Re: okay so I got the shape I want with the grinder but now.

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Thank you.
What is firepolish? and how do I do it?
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Re: okay so I got the shape I want with the grinder but now.

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Look at the tutorial on the main site www.warmglass.com
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