Category Archives: Annealing

The Mystery of Softening, Annealing and Strain Points

Posted on 23 March, 2014 by chatterglass

The question “Why?” rather than “What?” motivates this posting. Let me explain because I want to be more specific… When I bought an electric kiln it came with some pre-programmed schedules. They worked but I wanted to know why. I … Continue reading →

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Why Does Black Glass Melt Fastest?

Posted on 7 February, 2014 by chatterglass

It is not uncommon for glass fusers to notice that black glass comes out of a kiln processed more than clear glass. Some have also noticed that the use of iridised or dichroic glass seems to exacerbate uneven heating, commenting … Continue reading →

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