Making Fused Glass Pendant

For these of you who do not have a kiln, or get right of entry to one, there are "microwave kilns" on the market. For this instructable, I am simply the use of some of the merchandise designed for "microwave kilns". I had in no way sincerely used one, or considered whatever that got here from one, however, if you clearly would like to work in heat glass, it would certainly be a much less pricey begin-up than investing in a full kiln.Also note, I am the usage of an Olympic Kiln that is...
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For these of you who do not have a kiln, or get right of entry to one, there are "microwave kilns" on the market. For this instructable, I am simply the use of some of the merchandise designed for "microwave kilns". I had in no way sincerely used one, or considered whatever that got here from one, however, if you clearly would like to work in heat glass, it would certainly be a much less pricey begin-up than investing in a full kiln.Also note, I am the usage of an Olympic Kiln that is designed mainly of glass. Although some people, consisting of myself, combine clay work and glass work in an equal kiln, this is no longer an appropriate exercise except the kiln is designed for it. Bits of substances can pass over and contaminate the glasswork, or reason the glass to explode from air bubbles. I would suggest the use of a kiln that is no longer used for clay when working with heat glass.Step 1: What You Will Need...Scoring bladeRunning pliersMetal inclusions (if desiredCopper or stainless metal wireKiln (or Microwave Kiln Insert- accessible at some interest shops and online) **Protective Eyewear- Tiny shard of glass can pop off when scoring glass, or can get on your fingers and inadvertently into your eyes, so be cautious and guard yourself, please!I hold two separate glass areas. One for the stained glass work I do, and some other for the heat glasswork.I even have subdivisions in the heat glass area, due to the fact each glass has a specific makeup inflicting it to melt and fuse differently. Most of my work is accomplished with a Coe ninety-six glass. The "microwave kiln" merchandise I have considered uses a Coe ninety The fundamental distinction in the ninety and ninety-six is the melting temperature and the temperature it takes to attain a fluid viscosity. If you strive to fuse these two glasses collectively you can see in the image what you will get.I additionally used glide glass. It is known as this due to the fact it is fashioned employing floating the glass on liquid aluminum to shape the sheet. Float glass is what is in your daily glass windows, photo body glass, and most of the glass you see in daily life.