Affordable Kiln Shelves
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Affordable Kiln Shelves
I'm new to working with a kiln and I need some advice on where to shop online for suplies and equipment. I was hoping someone could direct me to a low cost source for kiln shelves. I'm slumping and fusing bottle glass so they don't need to take too much weight, I need to get 2 more 20x20 inch shelves. Thanks!
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Re: Affordable Kiln Shelves
I've had inexpensive kiln shelves from a pottery store that were ok. You have to take a straight edge with you to make sure they're flat.
But my favorite shelves are the ones that Bullseye sells; flat, smooth, and perfect.
But my favorite shelves are the ones that Bullseye sells; flat, smooth, and perfect.
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Re: Affordable Kiln Shelves
Take your straight edge to a salvage store that sells pizza stones. These are made of the identical material that kiln shelves are made from. Sometimes they are a bit thinner. Flat is king.
I once visited a factory that makes kiln shelves and kiln furniture. Next to the stacks of shelves were the stacks of pizza stones.
I once visited a factory that makes kiln shelves and kiln furniture. Next to the stacks of shelves were the stacks of pizza stones.
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Re: Affordable Kiln Shelves
I agree with Valerie, the Bullseye shelves are worth the investment!
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Re: Affordable Kiln Shelves
If weight is important, 25 mil (1 Inch) High Density Fibreboard is lightweight and inexpensive and can be cut to fit your kiln. I sheet will get you two shelves. Jen
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Re: Affordable Kiln Shelves
You can also use a glazed ceramic tile with a piece of thin fibre paper over the glazing.
They're very smooth, very flat and can take glass slumping/fusing temperatures easily.
They're also very cheap. In Australia we have a hardware chain called Bunnings that sell large tiles for $2.30 each. I'm sure you have a similar chain locally.
The only thing is don't fire up or down faster than 100C/hr and they will last a very long time.
Pete
They're very smooth, very flat and can take glass slumping/fusing temperatures easily.
They're also very cheap. In Australia we have a hardware chain called Bunnings that sell large tiles for $2.30 each. I'm sure you have a similar chain locally.
The only thing is don't fire up or down faster than 100C/hr and they will last a very long time.
Pete
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