Clearance between mold and kiln wall
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Clearance between mold and kiln wall
I want to do a slump into a ceramic mold. There is only 1/8" clearance between the corners of the mold and the walls of the kiln. The elements are only on the top, not the sides. Am I asking for trouble if I try this?
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Dawn
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Re: Clearance between mold and kiln wall
there will be temp stratification in there. i woukd get the mold as low in the kiln as possible ans use a conservative schedule. rosanna
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Re: Clearance between mold and kiln wall
I chickened out and am using the big kiln. Rosanna, your warning about the temp was right on. The piece has 2 layers of small squares mixed between larger solid pieces and that has a tendency to crack on the slump. Plus it is a brand new mold and I'd hate to lose it on the first firing. Thanks for taking the time to explain.
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Re: Clearance between mold and kiln wall
Slumping is better than flat. After the glass falls, it will be further from the walls, and may even out OK.
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