Hello all I am new to the board, but have heard a lot about it from over at the craftweb technical board.
Anyway, I have the opportunity to get a lot of Fenton FHC Cullett for free, about 1000 pounds. I am interested in it only if it is any good as a casting cullett. IF anyone has any experience with it I am wondering if you can tell me a few things?
IS it a lead based cullett?
What is a good temperature for getting the glass to flow? I am hoping for less than 1500f or I am planning on using Gaffer Casting Glass.
IS it prone to Devitrification/
Thanks for your help.
Rick
FHC is it any good for Kiln Casting
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I too, have no exp with FHC, but the G-12 (25% lead,) casts like a charm. I have not tried the Gaffer lead, as the cost has been prohibitive. You know, $5 a lb vs $0.12 a lb, it takes a while before I go to Gaffer. Esp when my castings weigh in pounds, not ounces.
Since Gabbert says that FHC has a mile long waiting list, it might be hard to find someone who is actually using it. Though that leads to a lead. Call Gabbert, ask for a phone number of someone who actually gets FHC...
Greg
Oh and report back...
Since Gabbert says that FHC has a mile long waiting list, it might be hard to find someone who is actually using it. Though that leads to a lead. Call Gabbert, ask for a phone number of someone who actually gets FHC...
Greg
Oh and report back...