how far over edge can I slump?
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how far over edge can I slump?
I have a blank that extends over the edge of a 15" bowl mold by 1/8 in and in some places 3/16 in. Can I slump into the mold and get away with it? I have a side fire kiln and am afraid the edges will droop down before the weight on the rest of the piece starts to slump pulling the edges into the bowl form. I am lazy and don't want to have to grind that much of the edge around such a large piece but will if I have to.
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Ann, I frequently have pieces hanging over the edge of my molds by up to 3/4" and they slump fine at 1150 without drooping. But, I am not sure how a side fire only kiln would do with that, maybe baffle around the piece to keep the edges from heating up too fast.
Lisa
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thank you all.
Appreciate the time you al took to respond. Ann