Thank you. It’s nice to see it every day person trying to help someone. You’re not talking over my head. I try and watch some of the experts and I am so confused.!!!
Lol, You described me perfectly in the video! Saw a microwave kiln for sale I needed more information on how to use it before I settle on buying it. Very happy I found your video first! Thank You for the informative video!
I've had my microwave kiln for years, yet some of your advice, tips are new to me. Perhaps my brand is different than yours because your information wasn't in the instructions that came with it. Hats off to you for taking your time to help educate us and using your tips, I hope my ventures will result in better, more beautiful pieces. I'm going to go to your page and watch your other videos to see what else I can learn! Thank you for sharing your wisdom.
Oh my goodness thank you so much for that very very very first tip on raising a lid carefully and slowly and completely vertically and not relying on the edge to use as a hinge or pivot point because that will break down the physical structure of the kiln. I can already tell I'm only 1 minute 46 seconds into this video and it's going to be a good one
Good tips. You can of course remove the glass turntable and the little plastic grey bit that makes glass turn. Use three or four kiln support to act as a bed for your kiln, that way your kiln does not get spun and therefore objects placed in kiln should remain in place.
Thank you! I just received my kiln and very excited to use. Sad thing is mine didn’t have an instruction booklet but hoping Videos will be helpful to me.
They are pretty easy to use. Just make sure to coat the inside bottom part with a little kiln wash and use shelf paper under the glass. Also make sure that nothing touches the black part as it will stick to whatever touches it. The black part is what gets hot. If you need any other help. please let me know.
@@alexandraeglezos6779 A quick look online tells me that it is a craft type glue and would not stand up to much heat. If the temps are hot enough to burn wood or paper i would guess the glue would fail. How do you plan to use the glue?
@@CaptMike Yes it's a craft glue. It is used to keep glass pieces together while being fired. It is is applied to the glass pieces and must dry completely before firing. It then burns off in the regular kiln at all temperatures. I was wondering if it was safe to use in the microwave kiln.
So I have watched several of your videos and thank you.. can I use the scrapes from my stained glass projects? I have a 900 watt microwave and a medium kiln.
Absolutly! Just make sure that you test the scraps for compatability. Some of my prettier stained glass scrapes show a lot of devitrification and alll stained glass is not the same COE. This broke my heart when I first started fusing glass as I could pick up some really pretty stained glass from Hobby Lobby for 40% off (usually less than $10 a sheet). Let me know how you come out! Thanks for watching and commenting.
In most of my videos I use a Canon D90. I have it set up on a tripod and the lighting is just overhead flourscent. In some of my videos, the ones where I am moving around I used a GoPro Black. I found it hard to use and gave it to my son. I'm thinking about purchasing a Canon EOS50 for my moble shots. Thanks for watching!
Hi , I am thinking of buying a kiln and would like to know if you can use it in a microwave oven that is used for food? Would I need to buy a separate and or a special microwave oven for this. I wasn't sure if any toxin residue would be left from firing glass. Also is this a pretty safe hobby to get into , obviously I understand that safety equipment would be needed, or is this more for someone with glass firing experience. I am a complete novice so am a little nervous about trying this , I would imagine it can become quite expensive having to buy everything from scratch.
Bella, it is recommended that you not use the same microwave for food and the kiln. I have made popcorn in mine, but do not make it a habit to cook in it. You can pick up a used microwave pretty cheap in those thrift stores. A 650 watt up will do fine. The hobby is not expensive as the kiln will be the most expensive part. You will need a little kiln wash for the inside base and some kiln firing paper, but the glass I use is mostly scrap. You can also start by fusing glass from broken wine bottles and such. Learn about glass compatability and see if there are any glass artist in your area. If there are, most of them will be glad to give you a little scrap glass to get started. Let me know whow it turns out for you.
@@CaptMike thank you so much for the advice. I think I will give it a go. I always second guess myself when trying something new but when I do try it i usually end up loving it. I love making crafts and find it therapeutic. Thanks again for the advice and sharing your videos.
Many thanks for the tips Capt Mike. ( Gonna have to get me some of that superglue you use!) I made my first few pairs of earrings in the microwave kiln recently. I was impressed with the results only the bottoms were a little sharp in places. I used a small rotary tool to sand them down and make them more circular only now the sides don`t look so shiny. Can these be re-fused (several days later) or does this need to be done straight away after first fuse? Is there a need to use a glaze? Great to be able to watch your videos. It`s a thumbs up from me!!
Hi Tina, you can re-fire using a fire polish schedule. That should be available on any site that sells glass. You can also cold work or polish the edges with finer grades of sandpaper. Hope this helps.
Thank you for your help I tried again n I heated my kiln n glass up using less heat to begin n then increased the heat my microwave s little older so guess temps were different n it seems that it was getting my glass to hot to fast n it was causing the glass to crack n breake how do.u cut shapes out of glass like turtles,hearts etc thank you again
Thanks for your tips & tricks. I am a beginner at fusing glass. At the beginning of this video, you mentioned using kiln wash. Please elaborate, how often do you use it? After every use?
If you put two or three coats on the base before you use the kiln it should be goo until or unless it cracks or peals off. Make sure you use shelf paper under your glass as this will insure the glass does not stick. Thanks for watching my video.
@@CaptMike Okay, thanks. I've watched several of your videos, they're very helpful. I've seen other videos where they say they've reused the same piece of shelf paper more than once. Doesn't it burn up & turn to dust?
@@CaptMike Thanks for your quick replies to my questions. I have been using stained glass for years and have so much scrap. I can't wait to get a kiln & start melting it! Thanks for your videos & tips.
If it is a Microwave kiln, just put a couple coats of kiln wash on the surface where you would place the glass to fuse. Do not put wash on the black part.
Hello! I really enjoy watching your videos! Thank you. I am having the worst time finding the glue you use. I even took a screen shot of it and can NOT find it anywhere. I bought expensive glasstac which I am going to return because it absolutely does not work for me. I really hope you can help me. Thank you, Danell
The glue I used is a brand of super glue (cyanoacrylate adhesive). I get mine in bulk, 16 oz, at Amazon (www.amazon.com/Starbond-Instant-PREMIUM-Cyanoacrylate-Adhesive/dp/B00C32MENO/ref=sr_1_13?crid=2YC3RMT6BGM9J&dchild=1&keywords=starbond+ca+glue&qid=1631748798&sprefix=starbond%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-13), but it can be purchased elsewhere. Hope this answers your question.
How do you stop glass from breaking during fusing I ve tried three four times n I have good size piece cut smaller square piece n put it on top after it's fired n cooled it's cracked into sometimes my glass fuses n sometimes it doesn't thank you for all ur help n kindness
Sometimes it just breaks in the microwave kiln. I think it has to to with many things. first, 2 different types of glass, but should still fuse and crack later. different thicknesses of glass may pop before fusing. Heating too fast could also cause it. lastly (maybe) trapped air or water in a "chunk of glass you are trying to melt. I go at 3 minute increments and it works most of the time. Let me know if you continue to have problems.
@@CaptMike I'm a beginner of microwave kiln fusing and yours are the first videos I watched. How many watts does your microwave have and is it safe to fuse in the microwave you use for food? Thanks.
@@serrakoyuncu9832 I have a 600 watt and a 1500 watt. Both work fine. The 600 watt will just take a little longer. It is not advised to use the microwave for both, but I pop popcorn in mine. You should be able to pick up a used microwave cheap, that way you don't have to worry.
I was told that you can't anneal in a microwave kiln and that fused glass needs to anneal at 900° for an hour. Not sure how to relate the temperature but if I reduce the heat and run at 10-15 min intervals seems like that could work. I would appreciate any advice on annealing in a microwave kiln. Thanks! 😊
The grat thing about microwave kilns is that samll pieces of class need little or no annealing, Do make sure you do not mix incompatable glass as that will crack on you. Start off with two 1x1 pieces of the COE you are using (90 or 96), stacketed on top of each other . fire them 12 to 15 minutes,, let them cool normally and see what you get. If they crack let me know
I know that will work with bisquing clay, but I am not sure about glass or glaze. Make you a couple of test rounds, coat them and see what happens with glaze. I'll try as soon as I can.
Hi Capt Mike. I recently got a microwave kiln. I've had very good luck & made some neat pieces. I used the kiln wash before using it. I made 16 pieces & each one took an average of 10 mins to melt. On piece #17 I had a piece of white glass on the bottom with small colored pieces & frit on top. I placed it in the microwave for 3 mins and checked it, everything looked fine. I set the microwave for 3 more mins., about 30 seconds in, I heard a small pop. I stopped & checked. The bottom white piece broke in to several pieces. None of the small pieces on top broke. I had used all of the pieces in other projects and didn't have that happen. None of the pieces stuck to the inside of the kiln, none were melted. The shelf looks slightly scorched. Should I use the kiln wash before using it again? Any idea why that may have happened? Did I use the kiln too many times without reapplying kiln wash?
You only need to reapply kiln wash when you notice some of it missing. As far as the glass popping, welcome to the club! Sometime that happens to the best of people (and sometimes compatible glass). Even glass from the factory is sometimes already under stress. I have had glass bust and break the wrong way just carrying it to the table. Don't give up. Heating and cooling glass rapidly is always going to be problematic.
It's regular super glue. I buy mine 16 ounce at a time and pout what I need in small bottles. I get mine from starbond.com/. The ffer several different types.
The seaglass will fuse in the MWkiln, but I would not put a bunch of it in a pile and try to fuse it. Too much of a chance of COE incapatability. If your pieces are of sufficient size, you can fire them and make pendants and such from them individually.....that make any sense?
Capt Mike, what type of glass do you use. I live in South Africa. I ordered a Micro kiln from the USA. I will have to experiment, have no knowledge. Regards RikaC
Rika, if there is no art glass supplies in your area you can order online. Read a few (or watch RUclips) articles on the different types of glass and it's compatibility. In the meantime, work with bottle glass and window glass (know as float glass) . If it is not compatible it will just crack. When I use bought glass I use COE 90.
Eric, first you will need to become informed on the types of glass you can fuse. For fusing two or more layers of glass most people use COE 90 or 96 glass. If you are using dicro, say 90 COE, just place the dicro on the bottom, pretty side up and put a piece of 90 COE clear on the top. Sometime you can get away with using COE 96 dicro on the bottom and COE 90 clear on the top. You will just have to experiment.
OK I wanted to give you a picture of what happened but I put a metallic textured glass and I put smaller pieces of confetti glass, and when I put it in the microwave and I checked it the glass on the bottom had broken half. What did I do wrong? And if your account gets burnt a little on end is it Ruined
Usually, if a piece cracks in half during the firing process is is caused by firing too fast. You might try firing in smaller increments and see if that helps.
I don't know about 3/8", but you can start here: www.clay-king.com/kilns/kiln_accessories/kiln_brick_and_kaowool_blanket.html, and here: www.delphiglass.com/fusing-supplies/fiber-paper-shelf-wash/, and even here: www.amazon.com/Fiber-Paper-24/dp/B00HHCUUFO. Maybe you can layer different thicknesses to get what you need.
Mike can you help me, I was given a microwave kiln recently, I’m following your guide lines but fir some reason the glass is not melting at all....what on earth am I doing wrong, please help, thank you, Anne
Anne, If your microwave is anywhere from 600 watts to 1500 watts, you should be able to melt glass. The microwave kiln should come with a black graphite liner. This is what activates the microwaves. Place the glass to be melted indise the kiln and make sure the microwave is set on it's highest setting. I melt my glass in 3 minute intervals. It usually takes about 10 to 15 minutes to melt the glass. When it starts to glow red you should notice the glass starting to change shape and melt. Let me know if you are still having problems.
You mention the word in glazing and I am dyslexic “deritification” please spell in comments so I can look up. Just getting descriptions of desserts right now. 😂
Capt Mike not sure about what you said about me Besides I don't know it all Now one comes to see something new and informative, then ends up wasting 14 minutes of his life for something obvious.
You sound young, so I will try to explain. All of my videos are "basic" in nature. For each viewer that finds one of them "obvious" or "old news", there will be many who know nothing of what ever procedure is being discussed. When one opens a video to view and finds that it has nothing of value for the viewer, then the prudent thing to do is stop watching the video and move on to something else. You did notice the title of the series was "Microwave Basics" did you not? If you did and you are an expert with the Microwave Kiln, then only you are at fault for wasting 14 minutes of your time. However, thanks for watching my video and I hope your viewing experiences improve.
Stain glass is problematic in that you can never be sure of the COE. If you mix lass from one batch with another there is a good chance it will crack. Also I have had a lot of trouble with devitrication (fogging/hazing of the glass)
Thank you. It’s nice to see it every day person trying to help someone. You’re not talking over my head. I try and watch some of the experts and I am so confused.!!!
Lol, You described me perfectly in the video! Saw a microwave kiln for sale I needed more information on how to use it before I settle on buying it. Very happy I found your video first! Thank You for the informative video!
Thanks for watching!
I've had my microwave kiln for years, yet some of your advice, tips are new to me. Perhaps my brand is different than yours because your information wasn't in the instructions that came with it. Hats off to you for taking your time to help educate us and using your tips, I hope my ventures will result in better, more beautiful pieces. I'm going to go to your page and watch your other videos to see what else I can learn! Thank you for sharing your wisdom.
Thank you so much for sharing. I adore the transparency. Sending you lots of love and light for 2022 from uk
Thank you very much for watching and commenting!
Thank you. I appreciated the tips as well as your delivery. I’m looking forward to your other videos.
I really wanted to see how that turtle turned out 😂
Thank you Capt Mike!
Oh my goodness thank you so much for that very very very first tip on raising a lid carefully and slowly and completely vertically and not relying on the edge to use as a hinge or pivot point because that will break down the physical structure of the kiln. I can already tell I'm only 1 minute 46 seconds into this video and it's going to be a good one
Good on you Mike, love seeing these vids, I have these kilns myself and they still fascinate me even when you use them.
Good tips. You can of course remove the glass turntable and the little plastic grey bit that makes glass turn. Use three or four kiln support to act as a bed for your kiln, that way your kiln does not get spun and therefore objects placed in kiln should remain in place.
Excellent advise. In fact I have done that and it works fine.
Thank you so much !
Thank you for watching!
Thank you! I just received my kiln and very excited to use. Sad thing is mine didn’t have an instruction booklet but hoping Videos will be helpful to me.
They are pretty easy to use. Just make sure to coat the inside bottom part with a little kiln wash and use shelf paper under the glass. Also make sure that nothing touches the black part as it will stick to whatever touches it. The black part is what gets hot. If you need any other help. please let me know.
Thank you for the tips. 😊
Than YOU for watching my video!
Very helpful thank you
Thank you for watching.
Thanks for this. Very clear and helpful. :) xx
Thanks for watching!
@@CaptMike :D have watched quite a few. good job. Thanks.
I wanna see that turtle. It looked like it was going to be a nice piece.
I'll work on a video on how to make them.
Capt Mike cool. Thanks.
That turtle also caught my eye!
@@CaptMike Yes, please do a little video about the turtle! :D That would be wonderful
Can Elmer's blue gel glue be used in the MW kiln? I have been using it in the studio kilns with no problem. Thanks so much for the informative video!
What temps will you be firing to?
@@CaptMike The microwave is 1100 watts and want to run it at 100%. I don't know what the temperature would be, sorry!
@@alexandraeglezos6779 A quick look online tells me that it is a craft type glue and would not stand up to much heat. If the temps are hot enough to burn wood or paper i would guess the glue would fail. How do you plan to use the glue?
@@CaptMike Yes it's a craft glue. It is used to keep glass pieces together while being fired. It is is applied to the glass pieces and must dry completely before firing. It then burns off in the regular kiln at all temperatures. I was wondering if it was safe to use in the microwave kiln.
@@alexandraeglezos6779 I understand now. I have done the same thing. It will burn off in the MWK. Might smell a little, but ventilate when possible.
Thank you
So I have watched several of your videos and thank you.. can I use the scrapes from my stained glass projects? I have a 900 watt microwave and a medium kiln.
Absolutly! Just make sure that you test the scraps for compatability. Some of my prettier stained glass scrapes show a lot of devitrification and alll stained glass is not the same COE. This broke my heart when I first started fusing glass as I could pick up some really pretty stained glass from Hobby Lobby for 40% off (usually less than $10 a sheet). Let me know how you come out! Thanks for watching and commenting.
Mike, I want to make a video about my book on fabric scrap crafts. It would not compete with yours. Will you share what camera you use?
In most of my videos I use a Canon D90. I have it set up on a tripod and the lighting is just overhead flourscent. In some of my videos, the ones where I am moving around I used a GoPro Black. I found it hard to use and gave it to my son. I'm thinking about purchasing a Canon EOS50 for my moble shots. Thanks for watching!
Hi , I am thinking of buying a kiln and would like to know if you can use it in a microwave oven that is used for food? Would I need to buy a separate and or a special microwave oven for this. I wasn't sure if any toxin residue would be left from firing glass. Also is this a pretty safe hobby to get into , obviously I understand that safety equipment would be needed, or is this more for someone with glass firing experience. I am a complete novice so am a little nervous about trying this , I would imagine it can become quite expensive having to buy everything from scratch.
Bella, it is recommended that you not use the same microwave for food and the kiln. I have made popcorn in mine, but do not make it a habit to cook in it. You can pick up a used microwave pretty cheap in those thrift stores. A 650 watt up will do fine. The hobby is not expensive as the kiln will be the most expensive part. You will need a little kiln wash for the inside base and some kiln firing paper, but the glass I use is mostly scrap. You can also start by fusing glass from broken wine bottles and such. Learn about glass compatability and see if there are any glass artist in your area. If there are, most of them will be glad to give you a little scrap glass to get started. Let me know whow it turns out for you.
@@CaptMike thank you so much for the advice. I think I will give it a go. I always second guess myself when trying something new but when I do try it i usually end up loving it. I love making crafts and find it therapeutic. Thanks again for the advice and sharing your videos.
Many thanks for the tips Capt Mike. ( Gonna have to get me some of that superglue you use!) I made my first few pairs of earrings in the microwave kiln recently. I was impressed with the results only the bottoms were a little sharp in places. I used a small rotary tool to sand them down and make them more circular only now the sides don`t look so shiny. Can these be re-fused (several days later) or does this need to be done straight away after first fuse? Is there a need to use a glaze? Great to be able to watch your videos. It`s a thumbs up from me!!
Hi Tina, you can re-fire using a fire polish schedule. That should be available on any site that sells glass. You can also cold work or polish the edges with finer grades of sandpaper. Hope this helps.
Thank you for your help I tried again n I heated my kiln n glass up using less heat to begin n then increased the heat my microwave s little older so guess temps were different n it seems that it was getting my glass to hot to fast n it was causing the glass to crack n breake how do.u cut shapes out of glass like turtles,hearts etc thank you again
4evermykids1 Have you ever tried or can you even put depression glass in microwave to melt?
@@erichornbaker8038 Yes, you can. I have just done it this evening. It typically melts at a higher temperature, so you'll have to leave it in longer.
Thanks for your tips & tricks. I am a beginner at fusing glass. At the beginning of this video, you mentioned using kiln wash. Please elaborate, how often do you use it? After every use?
If you put two or three coats on the base before you use the kiln it should be goo until or unless it cracks or peals off. Make sure you use shelf paper under your glass as this will insure the glass does not stick. Thanks for watching my video.
@@CaptMike Okay, thanks. I've watched several of your videos, they're very helpful. I've seen other videos where they say they've reused the same piece of shelf paper more than once. Doesn't it burn up & turn to dust?
@@aprylatoms The binder does burn off and what remains behind is very fragile, but as long as it is all together you can use it again.
@@CaptMike Thanks for your quick replies to my questions. I have been using stained glass for years and have so much scrap. I can't wait to get a kiln & start melting it! Thanks for your videos & tips.
Thank you❣️❣️ Great videos 😁
Thanks for watching my video!
Good video!!! Thanks!!!
Do you have a schedule for freeze n fuse for microwave kiln
No I do not. I have never tried that technique.
Hi Capt Mike how long do you bake in a 1100 what's. ??? From Lynn Gardiner
Averages about 15 minutes. Depends on what is being zapped!
I have just been given a kiln, do a need to put a couple of coats of kiln wash on it before using it
If it is a Microwave kiln, just put a couple coats of kiln wash on the surface where you would place the glass to fuse. Do not put wash on the black part.
Hello! I really enjoy watching your videos! Thank you. I am having the worst time finding the glue you use. I even took a screen shot of it and can NOT find it anywhere. I bought expensive glasstac which I am going to return because it absolutely does not work for me. I really hope you can help me. Thank you, Danell
The glue I used is a brand of super glue (cyanoacrylate adhesive). I get mine in bulk, 16 oz, at Amazon (www.amazon.com/Starbond-Instant-PREMIUM-Cyanoacrylate-Adhesive/dp/B00C32MENO/ref=sr_1_13?crid=2YC3RMT6BGM9J&dchild=1&keywords=starbond+ca+glue&qid=1631748798&sprefix=starbond%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-13), but it can be purchased elsewhere. Hope this answers your question.
@@CaptMike I'm on it 👍thank you!
Thank you so much for the reply, I appreciate it so much. I will remember the code and will have a look at some videos. 😁
How do you stop glass from breaking during fusing I ve tried three four times n I have good size piece cut smaller square piece n put it on top after it's fired n cooled it's cracked into sometimes my glass fuses n sometimes it doesn't thank you for all ur help n kindness
Sometimes it just breaks in the microwave kiln. I think it has to to with many things. first, 2 different types of glass, but should still fuse and crack later. different thicknesses of glass may pop before fusing. Heating too fast could also cause it. lastly (maybe) trapped air or water in a "chunk of glass you are trying to melt. I go at 3 minute increments and it works most of the time. Let me know if you continue to have problems.
@@CaptMike I'm a beginner of microwave kiln fusing and yours are the first videos I watched. How many watts does your microwave have and is it safe to fuse in the microwave you use for food? Thanks.
@@serrakoyuncu9832 I have a 600 watt and a 1500 watt. Both work fine. The 600 watt will just take a little longer. It is not advised to use the microwave for both, but I pop popcorn in mine. You should be able to pick up a used microwave cheap, that way you don't have to worry.
I was told that you can't anneal in a microwave kiln and that fused glass needs to anneal at 900° for an hour.
Not sure how to relate the temperature but if I reduce the heat and run at 10-15 min intervals seems like that could work.
I would appreciate any advice on annealing in a microwave kiln. Thanks! 😊
The grat thing about microwave kilns is that samll pieces of class need little or no annealing, Do make sure you do not mix incompatable glass as that will crack on you. Start off with two 1x1 pieces of the COE you are using (90 or 96), stacketed on top of each other . fire them 12 to 15 minutes,, let them cool normally and see what you get. If they crack let me know
Can you use a ceramic round coated in kiln wash instead of kiln paper.
I know that will work with bisquing clay, but I am not sure about glass or glaze. Make you a couple of test rounds, coat them and see what happens with glaze. I'll try as soon as I can.
Hi Capt Mike. I recently got a microwave kiln. I've had very good luck & made some neat pieces. I used the kiln wash before using it. I made 16 pieces & each one took an average of 10 mins to melt. On piece #17 I had a piece of white glass on the bottom with small colored pieces & frit on top. I placed it in the microwave for 3 mins and checked it, everything looked fine. I set the microwave for 3 more mins., about 30 seconds in, I heard a small pop. I stopped & checked. The bottom white piece broke in to several pieces. None of the small pieces on top broke. I had used all of the pieces in other projects and didn't have that happen. None of the pieces stuck to the inside of the kiln, none were melted. The shelf looks slightly scorched. Should I use the kiln wash before using it again? Any idea why that may have happened? Did I use the kiln too many times without reapplying kiln wash?
You only need to reapply kiln wash when you notice some of it missing. As far as the glass popping, welcome to the club! Sometime that happens to the best of people (and sometimes compatible glass). Even glass from the factory is sometimes already under stress. I have had glass bust and break the wrong way just carrying it to the table. Don't give up. Heating and cooling glass rapidly is always going to be problematic.
Where do you find that glue?
It's regular super glue. I buy mine 16 ounce at a time and pout what I need in small bottles. I get mine from starbond.com/. The ffer several different types.
Can I use my Seaglass that I've collected on the beach and a microwave klin?
The seaglass will fuse in the MWkiln, but I would not put a bunch of it in a pile and try to fuse it. Too much of a chance of COE incapatability. If your pieces are of sufficient size, you can fire them and make pendants and such from them individually.....that make any sense?
Capt Mike, what type of glass do you use. I live in South Africa. I ordered a Micro kiln from the USA. I will have to experiment, have no knowledge. Regards RikaC
Rika, if there is no art glass supplies in your area you can order online. Read a few (or watch RUclips) articles on the different types of glass and it's compatibility. In the meantime, work with bottle glass and window glass (know as float glass) . If it is not compatible it will just crack. When I use bought glass I use COE 90.
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Thx guy
I didn’t get any instructions with my kiln. What istheclear glassyou need to put on top? Is it dichroic also?
I guess cap it with?
Eric, first you will need to become informed on the types of glass you can fuse. For fusing two or more layers of glass most people use COE 90 or 96 glass. If you are using dicro, say 90 COE, just place the dicro on the bottom, pretty side up and put a piece of 90 COE clear on the top. Sometime you can get away with using COE 96 dicro on the bottom and COE 90 clear on the top. You will just have to experiment.
Where are you from? Do you offer classes?
Eric, I live in North East Georgia. I don't offer classes, but I'll give you all the help I can.
OK I wanted to give you a picture of what happened but I put a metallic textured glass and I put smaller pieces of confetti glass, and when I put it in the microwave and I checked it the glass on the bottom had broken half. What did I do wrong? And if your account gets burnt a little on end is it Ruined
Usually, if a piece cracks in half during the firing process is is caused by firing too fast. You might try firing in smaller increments and see if that helps.
can I use my regular microwave to do this?
Yes you can. I use a 600 watt microwave and it works fine.
A regular microwave yes, but not the same one you cook food in.
Were do I get 3/8” kiln paper.
I don't know about 3/8", but you can start here: www.clay-king.com/kilns/kiln_accessories/kiln_brick_and_kaowool_blanket.html, and here: www.delphiglass.com/fusing-supplies/fiber-paper-shelf-wash/, and even here: www.amazon.com/Fiber-Paper-24/dp/B00HHCUUFO. Maybe you can layer different thicknesses to get what you need.
is there molds that fit the kiln that comes in the fuseworks kit
What kind of kiln paper do you recommend?
Mike can you help me, I was given a microwave kiln recently, I’m following your guide lines but fir some reason the glass is not melting at all....what on earth am I doing wrong, please help, thank you, Anne
Anne, If your microwave is anywhere from 600 watts to 1500 watts, you should be able to melt glass. The microwave kiln should come with a black graphite liner. This is what activates the microwaves. Place the glass to be melted indise the kiln and make sure the microwave is set on it's highest setting. I melt my glass in 3 minute intervals. It usually takes about 10 to 15 minutes to melt the glass. When it starts to glow red you should notice the glass starting to change shape and melt. Let me know if you are still having problems.
i want to see what the turtle looked like
You mention the word in glazing and I am dyslexic “deritification” please spell in comments so I can look up. Just getting descriptions of desserts right now. 😂
Explaining the obvious
Hahaha
It may be obvious to you as by your comment it is obvious you are a genius, know it all, self opinionated and master of all things. I bow to you.
Capt Mike
not sure about what you said about me
Besides I don't know it all
Now one comes to see something new and informative, then ends up wasting 14 minutes of his life for something obvious.
You sound young, so I will try to explain. All of my videos are "basic" in nature. For each viewer that finds one of them "obvious" or "old news", there will be many who know nothing of what ever procedure is being discussed. When one opens a video to view and finds that it has nothing of value for the viewer, then the prudent thing to do is stop watching the video and move on to something else. You did notice the title of the series was "Microwave Basics" did you not? If you did and you are an expert with the Microwave Kiln, then only you are at fault for wasting 14 minutes of your time. However, thanks for watching my video and I hope your viewing experiences improve.
Capt Mike
My apologies to you
didn't mean to downgrade anything you offered
but still for me it was a waste of time
So was your original comment and all your others as well, as I'm sure your future ones will be also. Blessings (aasb)
Thank you
Thanks for watching!
Can you use stained glass in place of fusing glass!
Stain glass is problematic in that you can never be sure of the COE. If you mix lass from one batch with another there is a good chance it will crack. Also I have had a lot of trouble with devitrication (fogging/hazing of the glass)