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Hello. This is a stained glass window by Harry Clarke.
See the streaks in his hooded cloak? I like this effect.

Is it part of the texture in the glass itself or is it kiln fired enamel/glass paint?

Peter

Dear all. An update on this. I have done much research and have concluded that the market for hobby kilns - any kiln that can run on a domestic power point - is both tiny and crowded. However, the market for industrial kilns - large, multi-phase, high-current kilns - is huge and less crowded, but i ...

What are you actually firing in the kiln?

This a classic example of differences in eastern verses western aesthetic values. Western art is based around beauty and perfection. It's about permanent, finished and perfect artwork. Eastern art, especially Japanese art, has a concept called Wabi-Sabi. This roughly translates to: nothing lasts for...

I did try drying frit in a toaster oven but when I cast the glass I got really bad devit. So bad the glass surface was wrinkled. A bit like my fingertips after a long bath.

Valerie Adams wrote:I don't have a sandblaster so I use that mesh gritty sandpaper.

Valerie, what is mesh gritty sandpaper? Is it the same thing as course sandpaper?

Hi all.

I remember reading a post on this board about how to apply kiln wash to a glazed ceramic mold (eg a platter or a bowl) and slumping glass into it.

I can't find the post.

Does anyone know how to get the kiln wash to stick well to the glazed ceramic?

It bought this frit sorting set and it works very well. I'm sure you can buy something similar locally.

http://glassfusing.com.au/product/glass ... rting-set/

I would agree with Cynthia. It's got something to do with the way you are stacking the glass.

Any chance you could take a photo of your stacked glass and upload it here before your next fire?

Pete

These are from Dornoch Cathedral, Dornoch, Scotland.

These are not mine, but they are absolutely beautiful and I would like to share them here:

There are many commercially available plaster retarders eg: http://www.usg.com/usg-plaster-retarders.html The only concern is the effect they might have on the mold, on the glass and they might be toxic at kiln temperatures. P.S I saw some girls at art school adding some Red Bull to plaster and it s...

Hello. Does anyone know at what temperature a 3mm bullseye or system96 clear will visibly dogbone?

Peter

Blackwoods casting crystal is based in Victoria. James Thompson. 03 5773 2203.

This might seem primitive, but I hand write my notes in a thick exercise book and store my digital photos on my computer in a folder called "glass photos".

In Australia, we have a hardware supermarket called Bunnings. I'm sure big hardware stores similar to this exist in all major cities of the world. Anyway they sell a product called "bag of rags". Its a big clear plastic bag full of cut up soft white rags for $5. One bag lasts for months. T...

Thin clay slip (very watery clay) is the best. Nothing beats it.

Paint the thin clay slip on, then immediately apply the plaster. Wait until the plaster hardens then dunk the whole lot in water. Wait a little while and it will separate out easily.

I've recently moved from using microcrystalline wax to 100% bees wax due to the fumes.

Residue microcrystalline wax fumes smell acrid while residue bees wax fumes smell more like burning paper or wood.

Bees wax is more expensive but health is better than wealth.