post-combing questions

George Foster · Post by **George Foster** » Mon Feb 16, 2004 7:51 pm

I just completed my first combing and am very pleased with the results, except that it stuck to the kiln floor. When I removed it, it pulled up some of the floor( two spots 5/8"-3/4" by about 1/8" deep). What should I use to patch this? Also, why did it stick? I used 12 coats of Flameworks wash trying to get the floor really smooth. It's an AIM 84BD. Also, I would like to cut it round and slump it. I've never cut anything but single sheets of glass. Is there any difference in cutting thicker glass? It's 3/8 thick. Thanks in advance for any help.

Tyler Frisby · Post by **Tyler Frisby** » Tue Feb 17, 2004 10:54 am

I havent tried combing yet but I dont think you should have done on your kiln floor try it on a Kiln Shelf, I've read that fibre paper wont work either.

hope I helped

Brad Walker · Post by **Brad Walker** » Tue Feb 17, 2004 11:05 am

Other than you, I'm not aware of anyone who has combed on the kiln floor. Assuming this is a brick kiln, the possibility of messing up the bricks if fairly high. Most people comb on a kiln shelf that has been kiln washed. It is possible to comb on fiber paper, but if you do that a rigid paper like 110-J will work best.

It is possible to purchase repair cement for kiln bricks. Check a local ceramics shop.

Finally, cutting a circle in thick glass requires a glass saw or some good cutting skills and/or equipment. It's also important that the glass is well-annealed (another potential problem from combing on the kiln floor).

George Foster · Post by **George Foster** » Tue Feb 17, 2004 12:42 pm

Thanks for the advice. I did it on the floor beacause my kiln is so small and my shelf even smaller. Small combs will be better than tearing up the kiln.