ThinFire Shelf Paper

A heat-resistant light weight ceramic impregnated paper, Thin-Fire shelf paper provides excellent separation between kiln shelf and glass in kiln firing applications up to 1600 degrees Fahrenheit.  Sheets are used one time, then disintegrate during firing.

Application hints:  Thin Fire is so light weight that it is easily affected by glass movement and will sometimes pull into or curl over the glass perimeter at maximum firing temperature. Contact with the top surface of the glass will leave and undesirable haze. To prevent edge curl, weight the outer corners of the paper with small pieces of glass or broken kiln shelf as needed.

Fire glass against the smoothest side of Thinfire for smoothest glass. To identify the smoothest side, run your finger across each side, and listen to the sound. The quieter side is the smoothest side. 

ThinFire disintegrates to a dusty tissue when fired. As with all ceramic fiber material, avoid breathing residual dust. Wear a respirator (NIOSH approved for dusts) during disposal. If possible, clean shelves with a HEPA vacuum.

NEW!  Shelf Paper in a Roll (112.75 sf Total so you get over 8 times as much for only 5 times the cost!)

NEW!  FuseFit Round Shelf Paper
Kiln Liner Paper  in convenient 13" round pre-cut circles.  These thin release paper sheets are ready for use in your 13 in. kiln.  No cutting or prep - just load and fire.  10 pack of sheets

Shelf Paper

A lightweight refractory material processed from high purity alumina-silica fibers.  Ideal for use as a smooth separator when fusing glass on a flat shelf.  Designs can be cut out of thicker fiber paper and used to fuse glass over it, creating relief patterns.  Withstands temperatures up to 2300°F, 1260°C. Does not contain asbestos.

Kiln venting is necessary. These refractory fiber papers transform to cristobalite, a form of crystalline silica which may cause lung injury when heated above 1800°F (982°C).  An approved respiratory mask is recommended.

Lava Cloth  New!

Use Lava Cloth instead of shelf paper to easily add texture to the back of your glass pieces!  36" x 36" pieces can be cut easily with scissors to size.    
Product Info and Instructions

6" Bisque Tiles

What?  That's right!  Bisque Tiles work great for assembling your glass projects.  You can carry them around without causing your pieces to shift!

Twisted Fiber Rope

Fuse this fiber rope between layers of glass to create channels for stringing jewelry or hanging fused projects. Rope is composed of 3 braided strands, each approx.  1/4 inch diameter.  Rope strands can be unbraided into to get smaller channels or holes. Sold in 8-foot lengths.

Fiber Blanket

A strong, lightweight, flexible needled blanket that is made from spun ceramic fibers.  Great for high-temperature kiln/furnace insulation and linings.   It can also be used for mold making, bent panel repair in lamps, as an annealing blanket for beadmakers, and in kiln-formed glass applications as a glass separator.   Maximum recommended operating temperature, 2150°F  Durablanket S, 8# density, 1/2" thick.   Manufacturer spec    MSDS

Primo Primer

Announcing a breakthrough in kiln shelf priming.  Glass does not stick to the shelf. Primo Primer does not stick to the glass. It's perfect for coating intricate molds. It removes from shelf after firing by brushing or by wiping with a damp sponge. No more tedious and messy scraping. Sold in 1.5lb containers.

Glass Separator

Very Similar to kiln wash, but ground finer to help reduce brush marks.

Hake Brush

Fuse Master - Super Spray

A devitrification spray.  Used to prevent vitrification on the surface of fused/slumped glass (which creates a cloudy, hazing, non-glossy appearance)

Super Spray is a very low-lead overglaze that prevents de-vitrification on kiln fired glass projects that is proven safe for food bearing surfaces.  Super Spray will not discolor reds, oranges or other sensitive tones.  For easy application, simply brush it onto your glass project or spray it on with an air brush or atomizer.

Wash Away

Wash Away easily removes stubborn, baked-on shelf primer from fused projects. Apply Wash Away and scrub with a non-metallic scouring pad. 8 oz. bottle.

GlasTac

Lightly tacks glass pieces in place prior to firing.  Slow drying and pliability allow readjustments as you work.  Organic colorant lets you see where you’ve put it on clear glass but it burns out in the kiln. Use sparingly.  Water soluble.  Handy 4 fl oz (.12 L) applicator bottle.

Armour Etch

Use Armour Etch creme to etch patterns on glass (such as wine bottles!)