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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What causes sharp edges on the project? Q. What causes sharp edges on the project? Q. What causes sharp edges on the project? Q. What causes sharp edges on the project? Q. What causes sharp edges on the project?
A. A. Dragging is usually caused by over fi ring a project that is resting on fi ber paper. As the glass Dragging is usually caused by over fi ring a project that is resting on fi ber paper. As the glass Dragging is usually caused by over fi ring a project that is resting on fi ber paper. As the glass Dragging is usually caused by over fi ring a project that is resting on fi ber paper. As the glass
contracts and draws in on itself the paper resists, sharp edges are the result. This edge can be made contracts and draws in on itself the paper resists, sharp edges are the result. This edge can be made contracts and draws in on itself the paper resists, sharp edges are the result. This edge can be made contracts and draws in on itself the paper resists, sharp edges are the result. This edge can be made
safe with fi le a or grinder. After grinding the project can be put back in the kiln and heat until the ground safe with fi le a or grinder. After grinding the project can be put back in the kiln and heat until the ground safe with fi le a or grinder. After grinding the project can be put back in the kiln and heat until the ground safe with fi le a or grinder. After grinding the project can be put back in the kiln and heat until the ground
edge is polished. edge is polished.
Q. Why is there debris between the glass layers? Q. Why is there debris between the glass layers? Q. Why is there debris between the glass layers? Q. Why is there debris between the glass layers? Q. Why is there debris between the glass layers?
A. A. Too much glue. Small amounts of glue will burn off leaving no trace. (See: Too much glue. Small amounts of glue will burn off leaving no trace. (See: Too much glue. Small amounts of glue will burn off leaving no trace. (See: Too much glue. Small amounts of glue will burn off leaving no trace. (See:
info.) If you use an excessive amount of glue it will burn becoming sealed between the layers, leaving info.) If you use an excessive amount of glue it will burn becoming sealed between the layers, leaving info.) If you use an excessive amount of glue it will burn becoming sealed between the layers, leaving info.) If you use an excessive amount of glue it will burn becoming sealed between the layers, leaving
dark blotches. Excess glue can also cause small eruptions that will blow a hole through the glass or dark blotches. Excess glue can also cause small eruptions that will blow a hole through the glass or dark blotches. Excess glue can also cause small eruptions that will blow a hole through the glass or dark blotches. Excess glue can also cause small eruptions that will blow a hole through the glass or
cause pieces to jump and move in the kiln. cause pieces to jump and move in the kiln.
Q. What are the differences between using a ceramic kiln shelf or fi ber paper? Q. What are the differences between using a ceramic kiln shelf or fi ber paper? Q. What are the differences between using a ceramic kiln shelf or fi ber paper?
A. Ceramic Shelf: A. Ceramic Shelf:
• Fused glass will take on the texture/ pattern of whatever it is fi red on. If you fi re on a ceramic Fused glass will take on the texture/ pattern of whatever it is fi red on. If you fi re on a ceramic Fused glass will take on the texture/ pattern of whatever it is fi red on. If you fi re on a ceramic
kiln shelf your project will have a smooth back surface. (Great for bowls, plates, fi ne art pieces; kiln shelf your project will have a smooth back surface. (Great for bowls, plates, fi ne art pieces; kiln shelf your project will have a smooth back surface. (Great for bowls, plates, fi ne art pieces; kiln shelf your project will have a smooth back surface. (Great for bowls, plates, fi ne art pieces;
projects where a sleek underside is desired.) projects where a sleek underside is desired.) projects where a sleek underside is desired.) projects where a sleek underside is desired.)
• Ceramic shelf is used over and over again. Ceramic shelf is used over and over again. Ceramic shelf is used over and over again. Ceramic shelf is used over and over again.
• A ceramic shelf is dense; it retains heat which allows the glass to pass through the critical stages A ceramic shelf is dense; it retains heat which allows the glass to pass through the critical stages A ceramic shelf is dense; it retains heat which allows the glass to pass through the critical stages A ceramic shelf is dense; it retains heat which allows the glass to pass through the critical stages
slowly. slowly. slowly. slowly.
• Ceramic shelves have to be primed frequently, this can be time consuming. Ceramic shelves have to be primed frequently, this can be time consuming. Ceramic shelves have to be primed frequently, this can be time consuming. Ceramic shelves have to be primed frequently, this can be time consuming.
Fiber Paper: Fiber Paper: Fiber Paper: Fiber Paper:
• Shelf paper comes in a variety of thickness and fi nishes. Generally the thinner the material the Shelf paper comes in a variety of thickness and fi nishes. Generally the thinner the material the Shelf paper comes in a variety of thickness and fi nishes. Generally the thinner the material the Shelf paper comes in a variety of thickness and fi nishes. Generally the thinner the material the
smoother the fusing surface. (Great for coasters, pins, wall art; projects where a textured back smoother the fusing surface. (Great for coasters, pins, wall art; projects where a textured back smoother the fusing surface. (Great for coasters, pins, wall art; projects where a textured back smoother the fusing surface. (Great for coasters, pins, wall art; projects where a textured back
side will make it easy to glue accessories on like rubber feet, pin backs etc.) side will make it easy to glue accessories on like rubber feet, pin backs etc.) side will make it easy to glue accessories on like rubber feet, pin backs etc.) side will make it easy to glue accessories on like rubber feet, pin backs etc.)
• The thin material can be used only once. The medium material can sometimes be reused; it The thin material can be used only once. The medium material can sometimes be reused; it The thin material can be used only once. The medium material can sometimes be reused; it The thin material can be used only once. The medium material can sometimes be reused; it
leaves a matt fi nish on the back of the project. The thick material can be used multiple times but leaves a matt fi nish on the back of the project. The thick material can be used multiple times but leaves a matt fi nish on the back of the project. The thick material can be used multiple times but leaves a matt fi nish on the back of the project. The thick material can be used multiple times but
the texture on the back of the project will be course. the texture on the back of the project will be course. the texture on the back of the project will be course. the texture on the back of the project will be course.
• The fi ber paper is porous. Air can circulate, therefore large air bubbles are less likely to form The fi ber paper is porous. Air can circulate, therefore large air bubbles are less likely to form The fi ber paper is porous. Air can circulate, therefore large air bubbles are less likely to form The fi ber paper is porous. Air can circulate, therefore large air bubbles are less likely to form
between the glass and the shelf. between the glass and the shelf. between the glass and the shelf. between the glass and the shelf.
• Shelf paper has to be cut to size and can be costly if you are using it every time you fi re. Shelf paper has to be cut to size and can be costly if you are using it every time you fi re.
Q. What are the differences between ceramic molds and stainless steel forms?
A. Ceramic Molds:
• Ceramic molds come in a wide variety of sizes and shapes. They have to be primed like the Ceramic molds come in a wide variety of sizes and shapes. They have to be primed like the Ceramic molds come in a wide variety of sizes and shapes. They have to be primed like the
ceramic kiln shelf. The primer tends to last longer on a form than on a shelf because slumping ceramic kiln shelf. The primer tends to last longer on a form than on a shelf because slumping ceramic kiln shelf. The primer tends to last longer on a form than on a shelf because slumping ceramic kiln shelf. The primer tends to last longer on a form than on a shelf because slumping
temperatures are lower than fusing temperatures. Slumping occurs at approximately 1200-1300 temperatures are lower than fusing temperatures. Slumping occurs at approximately 1200-1300 temperatures are lower than fusing temperatures. Slumping occurs at approximately 1200-1300 temperatures are lower than fusing temperatures. Slumping occurs at approximately 1200-1300
degrees. degrees. degrees. degrees.
• Ceramic molds are inexpensive and durable but they will break if dropped or used unprimed. Ceramic molds are inexpensive and durable but they will break if dropped or used unprimed. Ceramic molds are inexpensive and durable but they will break if dropped or used unprimed. Ceramic molds are inexpensive and durable but they will break if dropped or used unprimed.
• Ceramic molds should be sanded and be re-primed if there are pits or cracks in the coating. Ceramic molds should be sanded and be re-primed if there are pits or cracks in the coating. Ceramic molds should be sanded and be re-primed if there are pits or cracks in the coating. Ceramic molds should be sanded and be re-primed if there are pits or cracks in the coating. Ceramic molds should be sanded and be re-primed if there are pits or cracks in the coating. Ceramic molds should be sanded and be re-primed if there are pits or cracks in the coating. Ceramic molds should be sanded and be re-primed if there are pits or cracks in the coating. Ceramic molds should be sanded and be re-primed if there are pits or cracks in the coating. Ceramic molds should be sanded and be re-primed if there are pits or cracks in the coating. Ceramic molds should be sanded and be re-primed if there are pits or cracks in the coating. Ceramic molds should be sanded and be re-primed if there are pits or cracks in the coating. Ceramic molds should be sanded and be re-primed if there are pits or cracks in the coating.
• Ceramic molds cool Ceramic molds cool
slumps down into the mold, allowing the glass to contract fi rst. slumps down into the mold, allowing the glass to contract fi rst. slumps down into the mold, allowing the glass to contract fi rst. slumps down into the mold, allowing the glass to contract fi rst.
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