Are flat iron griddles or 1/4 stainless steel plate suitable for using to press down glass in the kiln? Or will they spall and warp or something? The high end of the process is >1500F with a 30 minute hold. I don't want to ruin the metal just to find out its a bad idea. I can source some refractory shelves and bricks and stuff.
Brad's PDF downloadable here about smooshing is helpful. I'm having fun with mini-kiln sized pieces so far.
Smooshing Weights
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Hi Don,
Can't answer your question but it's a long time without an answer so I thought I'd say 'Hi'!
Can't answer your question but it's a long time without an answer so I thought I'd say 'Hi'!

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HI Jen. Thank you for checking in. We could talk about AU women's swimming or something. They did well in Tokyo and in a time zone where their fans could actually watch it.
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Yes, they did shine. A little bit of good news among all the terrible news. I must admit I didn't watch any of the Games, just the highlights on the evening news.
When do we see a new glass masterpiece, Don? Your audience is waiting. No pressure........
When do we see a new glass masterpiece, Don? Your audience is waiting. No pressure........
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Don, if you ha ent used the metal yet, I use kilnsjdlves and other refractory materials to provide the weight
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Don, you wrote:
Brad's PDF downloadable here about smooshing is helpful. I'm having fun with mini-kiln sized pieces so far.
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Don, or Brad, where can I find this PDF please?
Brad's PDF downloadable here about smooshing is helpful. I'm having fun with mini-kiln sized pieces so far.
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Don, or Brad, where can I find this PDF please?
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It's here Jen. https://warmglass.com/smooshed-pdf/
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Thanks very much, Don.