Kiln: A high temperature oven, usually electric. Kilns designed for ceramics will work for glass, but special glass-crafting kilns are preferable.
Firing Guide: This is a step-by-step schedule to fire glass of a certain size and thickness to achieve a specific result.
Full Fuse: To heat glass pieces in a kiln until they melt together into one piece.
Rate: The rate per hour that you set the controller to change temperature in the kiln.
Temperature: This is the temperature the glass will be taken to for a specific look or effect or process.
Hold in Minutes: At certain times during the firing process we hold, also sometimes called soak, the glass at a specific temperature for a designated amount of time to get the desired results.
Segment: Firing guides are carried out in steps called segments. Larger, thicker projects usually have more conservative firing guides and therefore a greater number of segments.
96 COE / 90 COE : Designates the type of glass used.
Quick Cool: To open the kiln for the purpose of cooling the hot glass to prevent it from changing further. Always occurs above 1100°F (593°C) because glass is extremely sensitive to rapid temperature change below 1000°F (538°C). Also called “flash vent” or “rapid cool.”
Anneal – Oceanside 96 COE- 950°F (510°C) 90 COE 900°F (482°C): Super heating glass, like we do in a kiln, creates stress in the glass. We alleviate the stress, anneal the glass, by holding it a specific temperature for a designated amount of time. How long is determined by the size and thickness of the project. The larger the project the longer the hold time.
Cool to Room Temperature: Allow the kiln and glass inside to cool before opening the kiln.
Follow my blog for weekly inspiration sent to your inbox!
If you enjoy reading my blog, I have a feature on my website you’ll like. From the home page click on any page. On the side bar you can read my Top 10 Blog Posts. The list updates every 48 hours so check back often.
Happy Fusing!
Lisa
Are you ready to take control of your artistic future?
Join me in October for my Advanced Glass Fusing workshop and put these career building concepts into immediate use. This is the turning point experience you’ve been waiting for.
JUST OPEN!
1 Seat is Available in my October 22-25, 2024 Advanced Glass Fusing Class.
Due to a change of events 1 seat is now available in my October 22-25, 2024 class. Deadline to register is September 17, 2024!
Upcoming Class!
Advanced Glass Fusing Class
4-Day, Hands-on Class, Wesley Chapel, FL
ONLY 2 SEATS LEFT!
February 4-7, 2025
YOU can make gallery quality fused glass art! You’ll love the personalized instruction in this exciting advanced technique, artistic awakening and skill building workshop. This is the turning point experience you’ve been waiting for.
Someday is here! What are you waiting for? You’re in your prime. You’re at the peak of your interest in glass fusing. Take the next step and raise your artwork to an exciting new level of sophistication.
Join me for this intense workshop held in my private studio.
Wesley Chapel, Florida, 4-Day, Hands-on, Class size is limited.
In this class, you will push the boundaries art glass imposes. Students will explore innovative approaches to design and combine multiple advanced techniques to construct original art that reflects their own personal style. You’ll enjoy: the one-on-one instruction, making multifaceted projects, the well-equipped classroom, and the intimate class size.
You’ll love the concentrated, in-depth study and creative momentum you’ll gain while actively producing, nonstop for four consecutive days. You’ll leave class with a working knowledge of kiln operation, custom project specific firing guides, and the inspiration you’ve been craving to go bigger and do more elaborate works of fused glass art!
Join me and take your glass fusing to the next level!
Premium Video Courses by Lisa
