Combing tool

Travar · Post by **Travar** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 10:50 am

I want to try combing glass in the kiln. What is the best material to make a combing rod or tool? What keeps the glass from sticking to the tool?

Brock · Post by **Brock** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 10:55 am

300 series stainless steel. Get a 3/16" or 1/4" rod, about 30" long and grind the tip down to a dull point. Bend the last 2 or 3 inches from the tip down, at an angle, perhaps 45 degrees. Put a handle on it, and comb away. Immerse in water between combs. You'll be an expert on your second comb. Brock

Travar · Post by **Travar** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 11:57 am

Thanks, Brock. I'm on my way.

Judy Schnabel · Post by **Judy Schnabel** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 12:45 pm

If you have Brad's book, turn to pages 80 and 81 for pictures on combing.

I've found out it's not quite as simple as it looks and sounds.

Practice. Practice. Practice.

Judy