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Terry Gallentine wrote:I wonder if you could try placing a layer of stainless steel foil against the metal wall and reinstall the blanket over that. The ss foil is available through metal casting suppliers I believe. It might not stop the rust but it should at least contain it and keep it from falling on your work.

Stainless Steel Foil was mentioned in another post in regard to kiln repair. Here are a couple of links to product offerings: http://www.quickshipmetals.com/foils/st ... 00224.html and http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/stainl ... alog/N-c23.

Has anyone used this product in the kiln to process temperatures? Here's my thought - coat the ss foil with shelf primer or spray release and use instead of thinfire or similar refractory products. Could be valuable in constructing large, flat-surfaced kiln shelves or potentially save $$ not using disposable refractory.

I have heated it up, sprayed kiln wash on it and then fired on it. It worked like any other stainless surface but it is more rigid than say aluminum foil and will not necessarily lay perfectly flat if the glass is not heavy enough. Also because of its flexibility, the kiln wash can pop off if not handled properly. I have only used it for bending and firing paints. Like other stainless, it might have more of a propensity to stick at fusing temps.