sizing help

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sizing help

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Does anyone have the Craig Mitchell smith floral former from delphi? The video states each petal is 6 inches. When placing the petals in the kiln, they don't fit. My kiln is a skutt hot start. Can the petals be made smaller? Will they still fit the mold? Does anyone know of someone who rents kiln space with larger oval kiln where I could fire larger pieces? I'm so frustrated!!!!
Want a larger kiln but not in the wallet plans at the moment.

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peterbr wrote:Does anyone know of someone who rents kiln space with larger oval kiln where I could fire larger pieces?
Lots of people rent kiln space. If you tell us where you live we can try to suggest someone for you.
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Brad,

Northbrook,il which is 30 min outside Chicago.

Thanks

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If the glass won't fit in the kiln, will the mold fit in the kiln?

In general, you can put smaller pieces of glass in molds with successful results.

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peterbr wrote:Northbrook,il which is 30 min outside Chicago.
Try these places, don't know if they rent kiln time, but it's worth asking:

Augustana College
3602 11th Avenue
Rock Island, IL 61212-2296
Tel: 309-794-7157

Hollander Fusing Center Chicago
955 Sivert Drive
Wood Dale, IL. 60191
Tel: 630-350-2063

Talisman Glass
469 North Racine Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622
Tel: 312.455.9555

You might also ask Ed Hoy's in Warrenville, IL if they know of other possibilities.
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