Your home for art glass discussion.
Welcome,
Guest
. Please
login
or
register
.
1 Hour
1 Day
1 Week
1 Month
Forever
Login with username, password and session length
Stained Glass in the Spotlight:
Click here to visit eBooks for Art Glass.
Welcome to Stainedglassville!
Home
Help
Search
Calendar
Gallery
Facebook
Login
Register
StainedGlassville Art Glass Forums
»
Forum
»
StainedGlassville Hot Spot
»
Hot Glass
»
need source for decals that can be fired in microwave kiln
Become a StainedGlassville Sponsor
Stainedglassville Gallery ~ Random Images
« previous
next »
Print
Pages: [
1
]
Go Down
Author
Topic: need source for decals that can be fired in microwave kiln (Read 1308 times)
0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.
petra2038
Still learning and hungry for more.
Jr. Member
Posts: 42
need source for decals that can be fired in microwave kiln
«
on:
October 10, 2011, 08:30:12 PM »
Publish
well just yesterday I tried out my microwave kiln that I got for christmas_ I know it's now october. anyway, few questions. It uses kiln paper 5"x5" which I have been cutting up into smaller squares to use smaller amounts for firing. can I use the "thin kiln paper" that is 20"x20" roughly. that might save some money. it says not to use kiln wash.
also I want to use decals. the lazertran decals for glass that I bought, don't work. they stick but not sure how long they will last. if I try to fuse them they disappear (probably into the air), also capping them resulted in smashed glass. might be good for things that don't get wet, like candles and wood. anyway, it says the kiln gets up to 1400-1600 degrees during firing. what decals can I use. I saw low-high fire and others talked about ceramic decals. I'm looking for ones for pendants, earrings sizes and prefer animals and inspiring words.
and for those that don't know, the microwave kiln has an area about 4" in diameter so not alot of room, but enough to start.
Logged
copper foil, mosiac stones and learning fusing
HeartOfGlass
Full Member
Posts: 125
Re: need source for decals that can be fired in microwave kiln
«
Reply #1 on:
October 11, 2011, 07:57:12 AM »
Publish
You can easily use any fiber product in your m/w kiln. You aren't just limited to "thin fires". Fiber paper will also work. The limiting factor factor is how much height you want to lose. Buy the largest sheet that you can afford, and just it down to size.
As far as m/w-able decals go, sorry, but I can't help you out there - I never did try any. Still have my m/w kiln sitting on a shelf in the shop (collecting dust). To make life easier, I bought a microwave at the thrift store for about $10 to do all of my m/w kiln work in. It is dedicated to m/w kiln work, although now it is the only clock in the shop.
Logged
ex tenebris lux
Enchanted
Full Member
Posts: 207
Re: need source for decals that can be fired in microwave kiln
«
Reply #2 on:
October 11, 2011, 11:08:54 AM »
Publish
I don't know anything about fusing - but a friend has suggested that this link might be helpful to you.
http://diamondtechcrafts.com/default.aspx?page=cat_home&subcat=4118
Hope I've done this right! I'm I.T. challenged.
Logged
Beth
Print
Pages: [
1
]
Go Up
« previous
next »
StainedGlassville Art Glass Forums
»
Forum
»
StainedGlassville Hot Spot
»
Hot Glass
»
need source for decals that can be fired in microwave kiln
Tweet
Stained glass supplies ending NOW on ebay...
Stained Glass - YOUGHIOGHENY PEACH OPAL
$14.71
End Date: Saturday May-18-2013 8:13:03 PDT
Buy It Now for only: $14.71
Buy It Now
|
Add to watch list
Stained Glass - YOUGHIOGHENY ROSE OPAL & COBALT BLUE
$13.96
End Date: Saturday May-18-2013 8:12:59 PDT
Buy It Now for only: $13.96
Buy It Now
|
Add to watch list
Powered by
EzPortal
Sitemap