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by glassart
Sun Feb 22, 2004 1:16 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: First fusing attempt disaster
Replies: 5
Views: 6282

OOps. Guess that would help :lol: Here's the firing shedule info.: CO 90 Bullseye glass Schedule: Started out at 64degrees. Ramped to 300/hr; 350 degrees/hr and held for 5 min.; RA 2 to 300 degreees/held for 30 min./ Ramped 3 tu full/held for 15 min./ ramped 4 decreased to 965 and held for 30 min./ ...
by glassart
Sun Feb 22, 2004 12:57 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: First fusing attempt disaster
Replies: 5
Views: 6282

First fusing attempt disaster

First fusing attempt disaster :?: Tried to fuse a basic tile yesterday with clear glass on bottom then another piece of clear glass with the design of a clown fish on top. After removing from the kiln, the borders were all uneven, the color white had changed to an awful pink and the fish design and ...
by glassart
Wed Feb 11, 2004 10:39 am
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: Still Playing with Copper
Replies: 23
Views: 27844

Thanks Judy! :lol: I'm really looking forward to working more with my kiln. I'm a stay at home mom (although I try to pick up consulting/contract jobs a couple times a year to help with the home income). I have been doing stained glass for 10+ yrs. now and am ready to make the next move. One questio...
by glassart
Wed Feb 11, 2004 9:29 am
Forum: Photos and Stuff
Topic: Still Playing with Copper
Replies: 23
Views: 27844

bottles and designs

Judy- Just saw your new copper items. They are beautiful. I received a kiln for Christmas and am still in the "beginning" stages. Fired my first bottle and it did come out very smooth, etc. I love your wine bottles that you do. How do you get those designs i.e. lighthouse, etc. onto the wi...
by glassart
Mon Jan 26, 2004 11:43 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: new to kiln
Replies: 15
Views: 13664

I received a Jen-Ken Kiln for Christmas and finally got around to firing it up yesterday. For my first firing, I took 2 green "Dutch Windmill" beer bottles and melted them. Didn't realize this was going to be an all day event though! :lol: Anyway, opened the Kiln this morning and both bott...
by glassart
Sun Dec 21, 2003 10:21 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Jen Ken kilns online?
Replies: 5
Views: 6616

I just received my kiln from Jen-Ken Kilns down in S. Florida. Randy was gracious enough to email me the information, pictures, prices, etc. after I described to him what type kiln I was interested in. Haven't started using it yet (supposed to be a Christmas gift : O:) Looking forward to setting it ...
by glassart
Tue Dec 02, 2003 3:02 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: Finally got to meet one of you
Replies: 6
Views: 9375

What part of Florida are you in? Live up in the Panhandle (some call it "lower Alabama). 8)
by glassart
Tue Dec 02, 2003 11:14 am
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: New Kiln Purchase Decision
Replies: 11
Views: 11427

Yes, I'm actually up here in the panhandle (Destin area) near Pensacola. Have been here for 3 yrs now and love the area. I'm looking into the Jen-Ken newest model right now. Received an email and info from Randy at JenKen. I think the model will do what I want for now and hopefully, the future. This...
by glassart
Mon Dec 01, 2003 3:26 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: New Kiln Purchase Decision
Replies: 11
Views: 11427

WOW! That's great info. Thank you so much. Now, off to research the best place to purchase one.
by glassart
Mon Dec 01, 2003 2:38 pm
Forum: Techniques and Tools
Topic: New Kiln Purchase Decision
Replies: 11
Views: 11427

New Kiln Purchase Decision

Hello. I'm a new to this group and recently finished my first fusing class. I have been researching kilns and have basically narrowed it down to a couple (Paragon and Ken Jen Kilns). The size I am looking for will accept glass plate sizes up to 12" square. My question is..... what is the differ...