[Jewelry making - Article 00007] - Re: [Orchid] Small glass project

[abeller]

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Dear Elaine:

    Always use compatible glasses if you're going to be layering or
    piecing. I predominantly use Bullseye. 90 COE or above. COE:
    coefficient of expansion. If you're not going to be layering, don't
    worry about this. 

    Secondly, I use stainless steel as a mold. To use, you have to heat
    the mold to about 150 degrees & then brush the surface w/ kiln wash.
    If you don't heat the mold, the kiln wash won't adhere to it. 

    Kiln wash is a powder that you mix: half kiln wash/half water &
    stir. 

    You may have to grind the edges smooth after firing depending on
    your outcome. You'll probably want to fire to between 1500 & 1600
    degrees when the glass begins to "slump" or mold. 

    Please let me know if I can be of further help. I've been in
    business w/ glass art & jewelry for 10 going on 11 years. One big
    problem; you may become addicted! It's a wonderful media to work w/,
    especially when you use dichroic glass........ 

Regards, Audie Beller of Audie's Images-

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