The Basics - Skutt Klin Operation Manual

G
26
LASS

The Basics

Glass fusing is simply the process of stacking two or more layers of compatible glass together to make a Glass fusing is simply the process of stacking two or more layers of compatible glass together to make a Glass fusing is simply the process of stacking two or more layers of compatible glass together to make a
design. The stacked glass is placed in the super heated environment of a kiln where it melts together. design. The stacked glass is placed in the super heated environment of a kiln where it melts together.
T F P
HE USING ROCESS
There are two basic fusing stages; heating and cooling. During the heating process the fusible glass here are two basic fusing stages; heating and cooling. During the heating process the fusible glass here are two basic fusing stages; heating and cooling. During the heating process the fusible glass here are two basic fusing stages; heating and cooling. During the heating process the fusible glass here are two basic fusing stages; heating and cooling. During the heating process the fusible glass here are two basic fusing stages; heating and cooling. During the heating process the fusible glass here are two basic fusing stages; heating and cooling. During the heating process the fusible glass
is slowly taken from room temperature up to 1300 – 1500 is slowly taken from room temperature up to 1300 – 1500 is slowly taken from room temperature up to 1300 – 1500 is slowly taken from room temperature up to 1300 – 1500
desire. When the glass is in this temperature range you can stop the fusing process at any time. This is desire. When the glass is in this temperature range you can stop the fusing process at any time. This is desire. When the glass is in this temperature range you can stop the fusing process at any time. This is desire. When the glass is in this temperature range you can stop the fusing process at any time. This is desire. When the glass is in this temperature range you can stop the fusing process at any time. This is desire. When the glass is in this temperature range you can stop the fusing process at any time. This is desire. When the glass is in this temperature range you can stop the fusing process at any time. This is
when you will make the decisions that make your work unique. It's your opportunity to when you will make the decisions that make your work unique. It's your opportunity to when you will make the decisions that make your work unique. It's your opportunity to when you will make the decisions that make your work unique. It's your opportunity to when you will make the decisions that make your work unique. It's your opportunity to when you will make the decisions that make your work unique. It's your opportunity to when you will make the decisions that make your work unique. It's your opportunity to when you will make the decisions that make your work unique. It's your opportunity to
• At 1300 At 1300 °F F
• At 1500 °F the top layer of glass will sink down into the bottom layer. The project will have a
smooth surface and rounded edges. smooth surface and rounded edges. smooth surface and rounded edges. smooth surface and rounded edges.
During the cooling process we control the rate at which the glass cools and slowly bring it back to room During the cooling process we control the rate at which the glass cools and slowly bring it back to room During the cooling process we control the rate at which the glass cools and slowly bring it back to room During the cooling process we control the rate at which the glass cools and slowly bring it back to room
temperature. The length of time that this takes is determined by the size of the project and the number temperature. The length of time that this takes is determined by the size of the project and the number temperature. The length of time that this takes is determined by the size of the project and the number temperature. The length of time that this takes is determined by the size of the project and the number
of layers being fused. The larger the project and the greater the number of layers the longer this will of layers being fused. The larger the project and the greater the number of layers the longer this will of layers being fused. The larger the project and the greater the number of layers the longer this will of layers being fused. The larger the project and the greater the number of layers the longer this will of layers being fused. The larger the project and the greater the number of layers the longer this will of layers being fused. The larger the project and the greater the number of layers the longer this will of layers being fused. The larger the project and the greater the number of layers the longer this will of layers being fused. The larger the project and the greater the number of layers the longer this will of layers being fused. The larger the project and the greater the number of layers the longer this will of layers being fused. The larger the project and the greater the number of layers the longer this will of layers being fused. The larger the project and the greater the number of layers the longer this will of layers being fused. The larger the project and the greater the number of layers the longer this will
take. take. Don't rush this step it is critical to the success of your work! Don't rush this step it is critical to the success of your work! Don't rush this step it is critical to the success of your work! Don't rush this step it is critical to the success of your work! Don't rush this step it is critical to the success of your work! While the glass is cooling, it is going Don't rush this step it is critical to the success of your work! Don't rush this step it is critical to the success of your work! Don't rush this step it is critical to the success of your work!
through an annealing phase, which occurs at approximately 960 through an annealing phase, which occurs at approximately 960 through an annealing phase, which occurs at approximately 960 through an annealing phase, which occurs at approximately 960
Keep in mind that you have just taken several layers of glass and forced them to become one. They Keep in mind that you have just taken several layers of glass and forced them to become one. They Keep in mind that you have just taken several layers of glass and forced them to become one. They Keep in mind that you have just taken several layers of glass and forced them to become one. They Keep in mind that you have just taken several layers of glass and forced them to become one. They
need some time to adjust. Be nice to your glass! need some time to adjust. Be nice to your glass!
M / C
ATERIALS OMPATIBILITY
Glass expands when it is heated and contracts when it cools. When we fuse, we work within a family of Glass expands when it is heated and contracts when it cools. When we fuse, we work within a family of Glass expands when it is heated and contracts when it cools. When we fuse, we work within a family of
products that have been "tested compatible" to have the same C.O.E (Coeffi cient of Expansion). These products that have been "tested compatible" to have the same C.O.E (Coeffi cient of Expansion). These products that have been "tested compatible" to have the same C.O.E (Coeffi cient of Expansion). These products that have been "tested compatible" to have the same C.O.E (Coeffi cient of Expansion). These products that have been "tested compatible" to have the same C.O.E (Coeffi cient of Expansion). These products that have been "tested compatible" to have the same C.O.E (Coeffi cient of Expansion). These
materials are specially formulated and pretested by the manufacturer for consistency. materials are specially formulated and pretested by the manufacturer for consistency. materials are specially formulated and pretested by the manufacturer for consistency. materials are specially formulated and pretested by the manufacturer for consistency. materials are specially formulated and pretested by the manufacturer for consistency. materials are specially formulated and pretested by the manufacturer for consistency.
wasting your time working with the stuff you have laying around the garage. wasting your time working with the stuff you have laying around the garage. wasting your time working with the stuff you have laying around the garage. wasting your time working with the stuff you have laying around the garage. wasting your time working with the stuff you have laying around the garage. wasting your time working with the stuff you have laying around the garage. wasting your time working with the stuff you have laying around the garage. wasting your time working with the stuff you have laying around the garage. wasting your time working with the stuff you have laying around the garage. wasting your time working with the stuff you have laying around the garage. wasting your time working with the stuff you have laying around the garage. wasting your time working with the stuff you have laying around the garage.
it isn't! it isn't! it isn't! it isn't! it isn't! Invest in fusible glass right up front; the success of your project depends on it. it isn't!
compatible compatible Invest in fusible glass right up front; the success of your project depends on it. Invest in fusible glass right up front; the success of your project depends on it. Invest in fusible glass right up front; the success of your project depends on it. Invest in fusible glass right up front; the success of your project depends on it. Invest in fusible glass right up front; the success of your project depends on it.
the best advice you will get today! the best advice you will get today!
Tips for better projects: Tips for better projects: Tips for better projects:
• Cutting the glass: Cutting the glass: Take the time to cut the glass accurately. Grind the project pieces where Cutting the glass: Cutting the glass:
necessary to improve the fi t. necessary to improve the fi t. necessary to improve the fi t. necessary to improve the fi t. necessary to improve the fi t. necessary to improve the fi t. necessary to improve the fi t.
• Clean: Clean: Wash the glass before assembling the project with a mild detergent and water. Dry the Wash the glass before assembling the project with a mild detergent and water. Dry the Wash the glass before assembling the project with a mild detergent and water. Dry the Wash the glass before assembling the project with a mild detergent and water. Dry the
glass thoroughly. glass thoroughly. glass thoroughly. glass thoroughly. glass thoroughly. glass thoroughly.
• Pattern Design: Pattern Design: Pattern Design: Pattern Design: Construct your projects with 2 – 2 ½ layers of glass for greater consistency in
size, shape and thickness. Layer 1 is the base. Layer 2 is the design layer and the third "half" size, shape and thickness. Layer 1 is the base. Layer 2 is the design layer and the third "half" size, shape and thickness. Layer 1 is the base. Layer 2 is the design layer and the third "half" size, shape and thickness. Layer 1 is the base. Layer 2 is the design layer and the third "half" size, shape and thickness. Layer 1 is the base. Layer 2 is the design layer and the third "half"
layer is the accent. layer is the accent. layer is the accent. layer is the accent. layer is the accent. layer is the accent.
• Glue: Glue:
Lightly tack the design layer to the base layer so you can transport the project to the kiln Lightly tack the design layer to the base layer so you can transport the project to the kiln Lightly tack the design layer to the base layer so you can transport the project to the kiln Lightly tack the design layer to the base layer so you can transport the project to the kiln Lightly tack the design layer to the base layer so you can transport the project to the kiln Lightly tack the design layer to the base layer so you can transport the project to the kiln Lightly tack the design layer to the base layer so you can transport the project to the kiln Lightly tack the design layer to the base layer so you can transport the project to the kiln Lightly tack the design layer to the base layer so you can transport the project to the kiln Lightly tack the design layer to the base layer so you can transport the project to the kiln Lightly tack the design layer to the base layer so you can transport the project to the kiln Lightly tack the design layer to the base layer so you can transport the project to the kiln
without its shifting. Use a tooth pick or similar tool to apply a without its shifting. Use a tooth pick or similar tool to apply a without its shifting. Use a tooth pick or similar tool to apply a without its shifting. Use a tooth pick or similar tool to apply a without its shifting. Use a tooth pick or similar tool to apply a without its shifting. Use a tooth pick or similar tool to apply a without its shifting. Use a tooth pick or similar tool to apply a without its shifting. Use a tooth pick or similar tool to apply a without its shifting. Use a tooth pick or similar tool to apply a without its shifting. Use a tooth pick or similar tool to apply a
Elmer's Elmer's Elmer's Elmer's white glue to the back side of the glass. Elmer's Elmer's
white glue to the back side of the glass. white glue to the back side of the glass. white glue to the back side of the glass. white glue to the back side of the glass. white glue to the back side of the glass. white glue to the back side of the glass. white glue to the back side of the glass.
• Firing Speed Firing Speed: Slower is usually better. If you are not sure which fi ring program to use, err on Firing Speed Firing Speed
the side of conservative and choose the slower program. the side of conservative and choose the slower program. the side of conservative and choose the slower program.
101
the project will have slightly rounded, polished edges and a textured surface. the project will have slightly rounded, polished edges and a textured surface. the project will have slightly rounded, polished edges and a textured surface. the project will have slightly rounded, polished edges and a textured surface.
the top layer of glass will sink down into the bottom layer. The project will have a the top layer of glass will sink down into the bottom layer. The project will have a the top layer of glass will sink down into the bottom layer. The project will have a
Take the time to cut the glass accurately. Grind the project pieces where Take the time to cut the glass accurately. Grind the project pieces where
Construct your projects with 2 – 2 ½ layers of glass for greater consistency in Construct your projects with 2 – 2 ½ layers of glass for greater consistency in Construct your projects with 2 – 2 ½ layers of glass for greater consistency in
: Slower is usually better. If you are not sure which fi ring program to use, err on : Slower is usually better. If you are not sure which fi ring program to use, err on : Slower is usually better. If you are not sure which fi ring program to use, err on
°F F , depending upon the fi nished "look" we , depending upon the fi nished "look" we , depending upon the fi nished "look" we , depending upon the fi nished "look" we
While the glass is cooling, it is going While the glass is cooling, it is going While the glass is cooling, it is going While the glass is cooling, it is going While the glass is cooling, it is going While the glass is cooling, it is going While the glass is cooling, it is going
°F F . I like to call it the "healing" phase. . I like to call it the "healing" phase. . I like to call it the "healing" phase. . I like to call it the "healing" phase.
If it isn't marked tested If it isn't marked tested
pin head or smaller pin head or smaller pin head or smaller pin head or smaller size dab of pin head or smaller pin head or smaller
By Lisa Vogt
be the artist be the artist
.
Don't bother Don't bother
This is
size dab of size dab of size dab of