fiber board

[Ann Demko]

Is the texture of fiberboard the same as a kiln shelf. I want to make a drop ring plate for an award and have never used fiberboard so I don't know what to expect as far as texture is concerned. Thanks Ann

[Lisa Allen]

Is the texture of fiberboard the same as a kiln shelf. I want to make a drop ring plate for an award and have never used fiberboard so I don't know what to expect as far as texture is concerned. Thanks Ann

The answer is no, there is much more texture on fiberboard. One fix is to kilnwash the board, smooth with your hand then burnout before using. This give a pretty smooth bottom where the lip is in contact with the board. Also, I don't know about ceramic drop rings, but on fiber drop outs, you can also get a stretching effect around the perimeter of the drop.

Lisa