Category Archives: Melting Glass

Sag Your Glass

Posted on 3 March, 2021 by chatterglass

Today’s chatter about glass has been a long time coming, relating to glass sagging experiments that were done about 4 years ago. Despite a whole year of covid-19 boredom, only now do I put finger to keyboard to bring you … Continue reading →

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Secrets of the Microwave Kiln

Posted on 24 October, 2016 by chatterglass

I’ve just bought my third Hot Pot Maxi microwave kiln. But, why buy yet another “toy” kiln when I already have a “proper” glass kiln of a distinctly robust and modern design? I hope to answer that question by talking … Continue reading →

Posted in Devitrification, kiln schedule, Melting Glass, Microwave kiln, temperature curve | Tagged , , , , , , | 37 Comments

Use Your Glass Grinder Waste!

Posted on 23 March, 2014 by chatterglass

For many years I have been accumulating dried glass grinder waste in huge pickle jars with no clear idea about what to do with it. But now I have. But what do you do with the sloppy mess in your … Continue reading →

Posted in CMC, Drilling holes, Experiment, Frit, Melting Glass, Microwave kiln, Money-saving ideas, Recycling, Tylo | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

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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