Stained Glass and similar Groups ?

Wow,

Awesome stuff there Jack. What kind of temperature do you have to attain in order to fuse glass that smoothly ? Does COA rating have a anything to do with pieces that turn out smoother, or more defined ? When slumping glass, are glass types critical to proper adhesion ?

Thanks,

/MM

OH, SHIT. Some moron just tugged on Superman's cape. This oughta be good.

Obviously, Jman, you haven't met Mr.Java. You best hope you don't, punk.

He's a right large fella, and I strongly suspect you wouldn't have anywhere near enough nerve to say that to his face. And if you were somehow stupid enough to muster up some liquid courage, you'd probably be finishing your first sentence through what was left of your nasty, yellowed teeth as your scrawny ass went flying.

You see, most of the regulars on this board are personal friends. You may as well take your wannabe act somewhere else. You done stepped in it, boy. Wouldn't wanna be you..

Jack your work is amazing, especially direct hit and fireball, how do you get that amazing lava-like effect?

Jo

Tell me more about this "quiff"... sounds like an interesting word.

I fuse at 1480 regardless of coe. Fusing is already done before slumping.

Jack

Thank you. Best way is to spend a week with Bob Leatherbarrow who developed the technique. His website is down right now.

It's done with powders and sandblasted/carved.

Jack

Well that is interesting. I noticed that the COE is important when making beads and glass crafts but had no idea it didn't really matter for Kiln Fired Glass... I suppose it makes sense, seeing as how there isn't that critical exposure to fluctuating temperatures. Since I don't have a Kiln yet, I can't try it but look forward to attempting some projects in the future!

Once again,

Great Stuff......

/JMAN

I didn't say COE didn't matter. I use both 90, 96 and float, but never together. I use a full fusing temp of 1480 for 90 and 96. When I want smooth I get it regardless of COE. I seldom want smooth because most of my pieces are sandblasted and/or coldworked after firing.

You might want to check out

Jack

Holy Crap !

Perfect,....Thanks for the link.

/MM

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Thanks kalera, I have had a good private discussion with lani Mc Gregor on the subject. I have compiled the reaction chart for WGBB. What Was missing is personal experience how to make use of the reactions.

-lauri