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« Reply #20 on: April 22, 2009, 11:20:47 AM » |
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They are kinda neat..I like them too...and yes...everyone needs a kiln!
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« Reply #21 on: April 22, 2009, 01:56:56 PM » |
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They are kinda neat..I like them too...and yes...everyone needs a kiln!
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« Reply #22 on: April 22, 2009, 01:58:49 PM » |
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wow, isn't that interesting. When I use a temp lower than 1410 my edges are still really sharp! Maybe different kilns fire differently? I like them Kev, you can make up a ton of these at once in the new kiln - maybe you should take some to work to sell??
yes, Becki, at least one!!
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« Reply #23 on: April 22, 2009, 02:06:11 PM » |
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Different kilns do fire differently, Ann, and alot will depend on how fast you ramp up and how long you hold at your top temperature. I can tack fuse at 1325 and my edges will stay crisp but not sharp. If I go to between 1350-1375 I will get rounder edges and still keep dimension.
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« Reply #24 on: April 22, 2009, 02:20:39 PM » |
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I like those a lot!
Hmmm... a kiln. I think I'd need some rewiring done in this old house before I could consider it. But it sure does look like fun!
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« Reply #25 on: April 22, 2009, 03:44:36 PM » |
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Different kilns do fire differently, Ann, and alot will depend on how fast you ramp up and how long you hold at your top temperature. I can tack fuse at 1325 and my edges will stay crisp but not sharp. If I go to between 1350-1375 I will get rounder edges and still keep dimension.
Shows you how much of a beginner fuser I am Becki. I used the preprogrammed tack fuse program last week and my edges were still really sharp. Takes a lot of 'playing around'. |
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« Reply #26 on: April 23, 2009, 07:13:34 AM » |
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It does take alot of playing around to find the right schedule for your kiln and the process you're trying to accomplish. The pre-programmed schedules are often ok for basic projects but you'll often find that when you want to go further they won't do the job. Just keep adjusting the schedule until you get the results you want and keep good notes!
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« Reply #27 on: April 23, 2009, 07:32:56 AM » |
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I ended up flipping the coasters over to the flat side up. Placing a glass on it left it a little wonky because of the uneveness of the colored pieces..not bad, but enough that it bugged me.
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« Reply #28 on: April 23, 2009, 08:36:23 AM » |
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I ended up flipping the coasters over to the flat side up. Placing a glass on it left it a little wonky because of the uneveness of the colored pieces..not bad, but enough that it bugged me.
Kev, Is "wonky" one of those technical terms you fusers use? What if you put the glass closer together so there wasn't as much of a gap? LA |
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« Reply #29 on: April 23, 2009, 08:46:59 AM » |
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That was a work I picked up from Becki..LOL..I think it meant skewed or something a little off.
Initially the purpose of the gap was to collect condensation off the glass, while allowing the glass to rest above it on the coaster. It does work, but just not as much of a solid connection with the bottom of the glass with the coaster as when flipping it to the flat side.
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« Reply #30 on: April 23, 2009, 08:50:53 AM » |
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The technical term is "out of whack."
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« Reply #31 on: April 23, 2009, 09:00:10 AM » |
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That's it!
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« Reply #32 on: April 23, 2009, 11:33:34 AM » |
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"Wonky" and "out of whack" are interchangeable..."out of whack" being the more technical term.
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« Reply #33 on: April 23, 2009, 11:58:34 AM » |
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Initially the purpose of the gap was to collect condensation off the glass, while allowing the glass to rest above it on the coaster. It does work, but just not as much of a solid connection with the bottom of the glass with the coaster as when flipping it to the flat side.
If there was less of a gap between the colored glass would that work better -- I think the initial top was pretty cool; how are you getting it to stay flat with the colored side down if the colored glass is different heights in case you couldn't tell, my conceptualization skills went on vacation this week |
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« Reply #34 on: April 23, 2009, 03:25:44 PM » |
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The border around the edges are level.
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« Reply #35 on: April 23, 2009, 03:56:20 PM » |
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I get it now!!!
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« Reply #36 on: April 26, 2009, 06:49:15 AM » |
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Ooh, those are very cool! Like them alot..when you decide how much you want for them...I'm first in line! Get your paypal ready!
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