Snowflake Ornament - stupid question #3

indigo · Post by **indigo** » Sat Nov 29, 2003 1:54 pm

You all have been great - thanks so much for sharing. Okay, we're to the firing stage now (keep in mind I've never done this before). Now I know beads have to anneal so, my question is, the instructions say because the snowflake ornaments are small I can fire quickly to a temp of 1550, but says nothing about what happens after that - do I just shut it down and let cool to room temperature? I have a small kiln with digital controller.

Never fear guys, after this first piece I'll be off and running, but every time I work on something new to me I make some really dumb mistake and everyone goes, "well, didn't you know that....." - obviously not!

Also, I'm using thinfire shelf paper - is there a right/wrong side? I'll bet your toes just crinkle up in your shoes every time a newbie joins and asks all the same questions.

Thanks again for your patience.

Judy Schnabel · Post by **Judy Schnabel** » Sat Nov 29, 2003 10:06 pm

What kind of glass are you firing?

1550 sounds too high for Spectrum or BE.

Judy

indigo · Post by **indigo** » Sat Nov 29, 2003 11:38 pm

Hi Judy - thanks for responding. I'm using Uroboros noodles. Most all seem to agree that the pattern instructions for firing temp is a little high (GPQ Fall edition project), but I'm not sure what "a little high" means. I've searched for a site with technical discussion of the noodles, but have found nothing.

So, any help would be much appreciated, this is my first fusing project.

Thanks.

Judy Schnabel · Post by **Judy Schnabel** » Sun Nov 30, 2003 10:40 pm

If you're using BE I'd check out their website.

I use lots of noodles and stringers with Spectrum 96 and I only fire to about 1400. I prefer "relief" firings and not a fully fused project.

Hope this helps. Maybe someone who's done the noodle ornaments will give you some input.

Judy