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Tips
on selecting a glass
kiln These are our most popular glass fusing
kilns
For those who want to fire GLASS only
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Paragon Fusion and Ovation Kilns
very popular for fusing 120 and 240v models, round and oval
Fusion 7 and Fusion 10 in stock!
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Paragon
Pearl Clam Shell Kilns
18", 22" and 44"
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Paragon GL Rectangular Kilns
includes GL models, which are more expensive but popular with
professionals and serious glass artists
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AMACO/Excel
Glass Kiln model GSF-760
Same as Skutt GM1414 (large oval)
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Olympic
120v Glass Fusing Kilns
small kilns which work on normal 120 volt circuits, including
popular
GF glass fusing models (top load and clamshell models)
146GFETLC in stock!
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Olympic
Large Glass Kilns
larger kilns, use 240v, round, oval and rect.
GF models including commercial kilns
2014GFE and 2514GFE in stock!
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For those who want to do Ceramics AND
Glass
(ceramics fires at a hotter temperature so ideally you want
one of these kilns which fire hot enough for ceramics but also
have lid elements)
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Paragon
Janus glass/ceramic kilns in one!
Janus 1613 which fires on a dryer outlet
and the larger Janus 23, 24 and 27 These kilns are also the best for people who are casting large pieces of glass, because of their depth.
Fire to Ceramics Cone 10
Janus 1613, Janus 23 and Janus 27 in stock! |
Shimpo/ConeArt Glass Kilns
2309 fires on a dryer outlet,
2809 is larger and 4209 is oval
Fire to Ceramics Cone 8
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These listed
on the pages below don't
have lid elements so they are best for fusing small pieces, but they are
popular because they are inexpensive, don't take much space, and plug
into normal outlets
120v small
Paragon kilns
120v
small Olympic kilns
To see the full line of glass kilns, not just the most
popular,
start here
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 | Contemporary
Warm Glass: A Guide to Fusing, Slumping, and Kiln-forming
Techniques
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List Price: $47.95 | 15%
OFF
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Our Price: $40.76 |
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| Brad Walker 154 pages with
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The Bible for Warm Glass! Whether you’re
a newcomer to fusing or an experienced warm glass artist, Contemporary
Warm Glass is
an invaluable guide to developing and improving your warm glass skills.
Contemporary Warm Glass
has information on all aspects of working with glass in a kiln, featuring
techniques and processes for:
- Basic fusing and slumping projects, such as
making coasters, tiles, bowls, and platters
- Information on materials, from kilns to molds to types of glass and
essential safety equipment
- Complete instructions for compatibility testing and annealing,
including master firing schedules for fusing, slumping, and kiln casting
- Information about more advanced techniques, such as inclusions,
pattern bars, decals, combing, and using drop rings
- An introduction to kiln casting and glass painting, with techniques
such as pate de verre, lost wax casting, and screen printing on glass
- Hundreds of tips and suggestions, from troubleshooting to making your
own supplies, stringer, shards and confetti
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