Marsha
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« on: March 21, 2011, 06:09:32 PM » |
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Here's a different drop vase. I fired the green side down and put borax mix on it when I put it on the ring. Still looks divity...is that a word? I think it is because my kiln wash has striations that show up on the glass.
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« Reply #1 on: March 21, 2011, 06:20:23 PM » |
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I think it looks great...I like it. Where are you finding the devit looking appearance?
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« Reply #2 on: March 21, 2011, 06:53:53 PM » |
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Marsha, Did you fire polish it before you did the drop? Since you fired it green (or top) side down to fuse, you need to flip it and fire polish before you do the drop. At least that's my observation as to why your top appears scummy and why you are seeing striations from the kiln wash.
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« Reply #3 on: March 21, 2011, 07:12:06 PM » |
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Now that makes sense.
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« Reply #4 on: March 21, 2011, 07:45:01 PM » |
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I Think it looks great and Also learning alot.
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« Reply #5 on: March 21, 2011, 07:55:21 PM » |
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Borax solution needs temps higher than slump temps to "mature"....usually a firing to full fuse temps. What you're seeing could possibly be the residue of the solution.
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« Reply #6 on: March 21, 2011, 08:34:35 PM » |
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I see no problems, looks lovely.
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« Reply #7 on: March 21, 2011, 10:52:18 PM » |
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Ah, a great thread and lots of info! A nice drop Marsha
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« Reply #8 on: March 22, 2011, 06:14:00 AM » |
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Thanks! I'll try the flip polish. The divit stuff is on the collar of the vase.
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« Reply #9 on: March 22, 2011, 10:14:36 AM » |
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Is it on the underside of the collar where it was in contact with the ring?
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« Reply #10 on: March 22, 2011, 02:14:48 PM » |
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I think she's saying it is on the top collar area. You can see it in the second photo.
Marsha, you are getting nice drops with these so don't give up. Just flip and fire polish before the slump. Or, just put the shelf side of the fused piece toward the mold then you won't have to flip and fire polish.
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« Reply #11 on: March 22, 2011, 03:20:32 PM » |
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That's what I was seeing that I thought could possibly have been streaky devit solution. I agree with Debbie, Marsha. You're getting some nice drops and if you either flip and refire or put the shelf side of the glass to the mold you might be a little happier with the outcome.
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« Reply #12 on: March 22, 2011, 03:51:43 PM » |
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Borax solution needs temps higher than slump temps to "mature"....usually a firing to full fuse temps. What you're seeing could possibly be the residue of the solution.
Borax has its effect at tack fusing temps. Its purpose is to reduce the softening temperature of the glass. |
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« Reply #13 on: March 22, 2011, 04:02:49 PM » |
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Borax solution needs temps higher than slump temps to "mature"....usually a firing to full fuse temps. What you're seeing could possibly be the residue of the solution.
Borax has its effect at tack fusing temps. Its purpose is to reduce the softening temperature of the glass. I guess it depends on who you ask. Some seem to have good luck with it at tack/fire polish temps...others seem to have to take it higher. |
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« Reply #14 on: March 22, 2011, 05:59:20 PM » |
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Borax solution needs temps higher than slump temps to "mature"....usually a firing to full fuse temps. What you're seeing could possibly be the residue of the solution.
Borax has its effect at tack fusing temps. Its purpose is to reduce the softening temperature of the glass. I guess it depends on who you ask. Some seem to have good luck with it at tack/fire polish temps...others seem to have to take it higher. Then they must be going a lot faster than I am. |
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