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Before making my first attempt to slump a 3/4 inch thick 18 inch diameter blank thru a drop ring....I feel the need for group support Okay, I set up six 1" square poles (furniture) to hold the drop ring. Will this hold the weight of the glass? or is there a better set-up for this large heavy blank. The poles are 9inches high because I want to get a deep drop. I will wait for all you professionals out there before firing because I would hate for all this glass to tble over in my kiln. What would I do without all of you Thanks in advance........

Set it up, does it wobble? Is the kiln floor even? The ring level?
It should work.

thanks marty............ill go for it.......

Did you make your drop ring? If you purchased it where did you get it?
Thanks, Stephie

Doc

A 9" slump is asking for disaster. Keep it to 5" and enjoy success. The deeper you go, the bigger the chance it ill fall in.

Bert's exactly right. I go for a 4 1/2 to 5" drop. You'll keep the thickness at the lowest point at about 1/2". I wouldn't suggest anything thinner. If you set a kiln-washed shelf under the drop, you can stop the drop with a slight flat spot for drilling the hole. Also, as said before, check your setup with a level before firing. - Barbara

much thanks Still wish that you (Bert or Barbara) would give a class out west.....