Frequently Asked Questions - Skutt Klin Operation Manual

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Do you have to re-coat the kiln shelf with primer every time you use it? Q. Do you have to re-coat the kiln shelf with primer every time you use it? Q. Do you have to re-coat the kiln shelf with primer every time you use it? Q. Do you have to re-coat the kiln shelf with primer every time you use it? Q. Do you have to re-coat the kiln shelf with primer every time you use it?
A. A. If the shelf primer is in good condition it can be used more than one time. The shelf should be If the shelf primer is in good condition it can be used more than one time. The shelf should be If the shelf primer is in good condition it can be used more than one time. The shelf should be If the shelf primer is in good condition it can be used more than one time. The shelf should be
scraped, sanded or washed clean with clear water and re-coated when the primer shows signs of wear. scraped, sanded or washed clean with clear water and re-coated when the primer shows signs of wear. scraped, sanded or washed clean with clear water and re-coated when the primer shows signs of wear. scraped, sanded or washed clean with clear water and re-coated when the primer shows signs of wear.
It's time to re prime when the coating becomes thin (usually where a project rested) has cracks, or It's time to re prime when the coating becomes thin (usually where a project rested) has cracks, or It's time to re prime when the coating becomes thin (usually where a project rested) has cracks, or It's time to re prime when the coating becomes thin (usually where a project rested) has cracks, or
begins to fl ake off. begins to fl ake off.
Q. Why does kiln wash stick to the back of a project? Q. Why does kiln wash stick to the back of a project? Q. Why does kiln wash stick to the back of a project? Q. Why does kiln wash stick to the back of a project? Q. Why does kiln wash stick to the back of a project?
A. A. This is usually the result of exhausted kiln wash; the shelf should have been re-primed prior to use. This is usually the result of exhausted kiln wash; the shelf should have been re-primed prior to use. This is usually the result of exhausted kiln wash; the shelf should have been re-primed prior to use. This is usually the result of exhausted kiln wash; the shelf should have been re-primed prior to use.
It may also occur when the glass has been fi red to too high a temperature or kept at full fuse too long. It may also occur when the glass has been fi red to too high a temperature or kept at full fuse too long. It may also occur when the glass has been fi red to too high a temperature or kept at full fuse too long. It may also occur when the glass has been fi red to too high a temperature or kept at full fuse too long.
The kiln wash can be removed with fi ne steel wool or a scraping tool. Stubborn patches can be soaked The kiln wash can be removed with fi ne steel wool or a scraping tool. Stubborn patches can be soaked The kiln wash can be removed with fi ne steel wool or a scraping tool. Stubborn patches can be soaked The kiln wash can be removed with fi ne steel wool or a scraping tool. Stubborn patches can be soaked
off with bathroom cleaning products used to remove hard chemical residue. off with bathroom cleaning products used to remove hard chemical residue.
Q. After the project is fused, how close to room temperature do you have to be before opening Q. After the project is fused, how close to room temperature do you have to be before opening Q. After the project is fused, how close to room temperature do you have to be before opening
the kiln lid? the kiln lid?
A. How badly do you want the project inside? Room temperature is usually well below 100 How badly do you want the project inside? Room temperature is usually well below 100 How badly do you want the project inside? How badly do you want the project inside? How badly do you want the project inside? Room temperature is usually well below 100 How badly do you want the project inside? Room temperature is usually well below 100 How badly do you want the project inside? How badly do you want the project inside? Room temperature is usually well below 100 How badly do you want the project inside?
open the lid prematurely thermal shock can occur; breakage caused by changing temperature too fast. open the lid prematurely thermal shock can occur; breakage caused by changing temperature too fast. open the lid prematurely thermal shock can occur; breakage caused by changing temperature too fast. open the lid prematurely thermal shock can occur; breakage caused by changing temperature too fast. open the lid prematurely thermal shock can occur; breakage caused by changing temperature too fast. open the lid prematurely thermal shock can occur; breakage caused by changing temperature too fast. open the lid prematurely thermal shock can occur; breakage caused by changing temperature too fast. open the lid prematurely thermal shock can occur; breakage caused by changing temperature too fast. open the lid prematurely thermal shock can occur; breakage caused by changing temperature too fast. open the lid prematurely thermal shock can occur; breakage caused by changing temperature too fast. open the lid prematurely thermal shock can occur; breakage caused by changing temperature too fast. open the lid prematurely thermal shock can occur; breakage caused by changing temperature too fast. open the lid prematurely thermal shock can occur; breakage caused by changing temperature too fast. open the lid prematurely thermal shock can occur; breakage caused by changing temperature too fast. open the lid prematurely thermal shock can occur; breakage caused by changing temperature too fast.
Just a quick Just a quick peek peek peek in to the kiln, done too early can ruin your day. Wait, it will be worth it! peek peek peek in to the kiln, done too early can ruin your day. Wait, it will be worth it! in to the kiln, done too early can ruin your day. Wait, it will be worth it! in to the kiln, done too early can ruin your day. Wait, it will be worth it!
Q. What causes tiny bubbles and how do I get rid of them? Q. What causes tiny bubbles and how do I get rid of them? Q. What causes tiny bubbles and how do I get rid of them? Q. What causes tiny bubbles and how do I get rid of them? Q. What causes tiny bubbles and how do I get rid of them? Q. What causes tiny bubbles and how do I get rid of them? Q. What causes tiny bubbles and how do I get rid of them?
A. A. Air becomes Air becomes trapped between the layers of glass when it is heated. The number and size of the air trapped between the layers of glass when it is heated. The number and size of the air trapped between the layers of glass when it is heated. The number and size of the air trapped between the layers of glass when it is heated. The number and size of the air trapped between the layers of glass when it is heated. The number and size of the air trapped between the layers of glass when it is heated. The number and size of the air
bubbles can be reduced by heating the glass more slowly between the temperatures of 1000 – 1465 bubbles can be reduced by heating the glass more slowly between the temperatures of 1000 – 1465 bubbles can be reduced by heating the glass more slowly between the temperatures of 1000 – 1465 bubbles can be reduced by heating the glass more slowly between the temperatures of 1000 – 1465
This gives the air more time to escape before the glass edges become sealed. This gives the air more time to escape before the glass edges become sealed.
Q. How do I avoid big bubbles? Q. How do I avoid big bubbles? Q. How do I avoid big bubbles? Q. How do I avoid big bubbles? Q. How do I avoid big bubbles?
A. A. Large dome shaped bubbles will sometimes rise up in the middle of a medium - large (4" x 4" or Large dome shaped bubbles will sometimes rise up in the middle of a medium - large (4" x 4" or Large dome shaped bubbles will sometimes rise up in the middle of a medium - large (4" x 4" or Large dome shaped bubbles will sometimes rise up in the middle of a medium - large (4" x 4" or
bigger) projects. This is usually the result of fi ring too fast on a ceramic kiln shelf. The outer edges bigger) projects. This is usually the result of fi ring too fast on a ceramic kiln shelf. The outer edges bigger) projects. This is usually the result of fi ring too fast on a ceramic kiln shelf. The outer edges bigger) projects. This is usually the result of fi ring too fast on a ceramic kiln shelf. The outer edges
of the project become soft fi rst and form a "seal" on the shelf. Air becomes trapped under the glass. of the project become soft fi rst and form a "seal" on the shelf. Air becomes trapped under the glass. of the project become soft fi rst and form a "seal" on the shelf. Air becomes trapped under the glass. of the project become soft fi rst and form a "seal" on the shelf. Air becomes trapped under the glass.
When it expands it lifts the glass. This is less likely to happen when using shelf paper or a fi ber board When it expands it lifts the glass. This is less likely to happen when using shelf paper or a fi ber board When it expands it lifts the glass. This is less likely to happen when using shelf paper or a fi ber board When it expands it lifts the glass. This is less likely to happen when using shelf paper or a fi ber board
kiln shelf, as the air can escape through the porous materials. Best advice is to slow down the fi ring kiln shelf, as the air can escape through the porous materials. Best advice is to slow down the fi ring
process.
Q. Can I stack kiln shelves?
A. Not recommended. Unlike ceramics, glass is thin and reacts to heat quickly. Stacking shelves Not recommended. Unlike ceramics, glass is thin and reacts to heat quickly. Stacking shelves Not recommended. Unlike ceramics, glass is thin and reacts to heat quickly. Stacking shelves
causes uneven heating. The outer edges of the project become molten before the center has a chance causes uneven heating. The outer edges of the project become molten before the center has a chance causes uneven heating. The outer edges of the project become molten before the center has a chance causes uneven heating. The outer edges of the project become molten before the center has a chance
to react; your fi ring results will be inconsistent. to react; your fi ring results will be inconsistent.
Q. How does the thickness of the glass relate to my target temperature?
A. A project made with two layers of thin fusible glass will usually reach the desired "look" before a proj- A project made with two layers of thin fusible glass will usually reach the desired "look" before a proj- A project made with
ect made with two layers of 1/8" glass. When you change project sizes or materials (thin vs. 1/8") you ect made with two layers of 1/8" glass. When you change project sizes or materials (thin vs. 1/8") you ect made with two layers of 1/8" glass. When you change project sizes or materials (thin vs. 1/8") you ect made with two layers of 1/8" glass. When you change project sizes or materials (thin vs. 1/8") you ect made with two layers of 1/8" glass. When you change project sizes or materials (thin vs. 1/8") you
will want to monitor the fi rst few fi rings and make any necessary adjustments to your fi ring schedule. will want to monitor the fi rst few fi rings and make any necessary adjustments to your fi ring schedule.
Q. Can more that one project be fi red in the kiln at one time? Q. Can more that one project be fi red in the kiln at one time? Q. Can more that one project be fi red in the kiln at one time? Q. Can more that one project be fi red in the kiln at one time? Q. Can more that one project be fi red in the kiln at one time? Q. Can more that one project be fi red in the kiln at one time? Q. Can more that one project be fi red in the kiln at one time?
A. A. Yes, as long as the projects are similar. They should be made from the same thickness glass, Yes, as long as the projects are similar. Yes, as long as the projects are similar. Yes, as long as the projects are similar.
have the same number of layers and be close is size. have the same number of layers and be close is size. have the same number of layers and be close is size. have the same number of layers and be close is size. have the same number of layers and be close is size. Use a fi ring speed for the largest project.
projects will not be harmed by fi ring slowly but a large project will suffer if rushed. projects will not be harmed by fi ring slowly but a large project will suffer if rushed. projects will not be harmed by fi ring slowly but a large project will suffer if rushed.
Room temperature is usually well below 100
two layers of thin fusible glass will usually reach the desired "look" before a proj-
They should be made from the same thickness glass, They should be made from the same thickness glass, They should be made from the same thickness glass, They should be made from the same thickness glass, They should be made from the same thickness glass, They should be made from the same thickness glass, They should be made from the same thickness glass,
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