Lampworking/fusing kiln

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Francesca DeCaire
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Lampworking/fusing kiln

Post by Francesca DeCaire »

Can this thing really do it both? Will it be a problem that there are not elements on the door? I know it will be fine for lampworking, but can this thing slump a nice bowl or work well for draping a vase? This thing costs a fortune. My studio is only 196 square feet so I need one kiln that can work with boro lampwork, fusing, slumping and draping!

F240 with top and side elements http://www.paragonweb.com/F240_with_Top ... ements.cfm
JestersBaubles
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Re: Lampworking/fusing kiln

Post by JestersBaubles »

Their SC2 & SC3 are basically the same design if you get the bead door options. I have an SC2 w/bead door and view window, and it fuses & slumps just fine. The caveat would be that the SC's are smaller, so there may be a difference. There will probably be a cooler spot on the front, which may or may not make a difference.

How's that for a definite maybe?

Dana :mrgreen:
Francesca DeCaire
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Re: Lampworking/fusing kiln

Post by Francesca DeCaire »

I went for the F200. Man am I nervous. The "thing" was not right for me.
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