Thank you for explaining how you do the circles. I asked this question in your other assembly video. Beautiful work.

@KathyFitz1113

Ай бұрын

Thank you! Sorry I didn’t answer sooner…

VERY BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That's a very cool method. I love the results!

@KathyFitz1113

2 ай бұрын

Thanks! Sometimes I notch them with a taurus saw to make the edges look more petal like.

Love your work. From Bespoke glass

@KathyFitz1113

26 күн бұрын

@@Glass596 Thank you! 😊

@Glass596

26 күн бұрын

@@KathyFitz1113 Very Welcome

I know in the video you say you full fuse for 10 minutes but the squares/circles don't look full fused but more tacked or contour fused - do you have any idea what temp the kiln reaches in the 10 minutes on?

@KathyFitz1113

Ай бұрын

You’re right it is slightly less than a full fuse, which that kiln reaches at 12 minutes. I found the full fuse was actually too hot. When they are later flattened some cracked. After the 10 minute fuse they all flattened beautifully. I’m not sure of the temperature. That kiln takes a lot of guess and check to get good results so I only use it for a few things.

@TS-nj2pl

Ай бұрын

@@KathyFitz1113 Thank you, Kathy, I'll play with the temp and start with an initial tack before flatting and see what happens.

@KathyFitz1113

Ай бұрын

@@TS-nj2pl You’re welcome. I hope it works well for you.

What kiln do you use as your craft kiln?

@KathyFitz1113

2 ай бұрын

I have the Fuseworks craft kiln. It doesn’t have a temperature control. it’s either on or off, so you control the level with the amount of time it’s on. It’s great for frit balls and cabochons, and fires very quickly, so I kept it when I upgraded to the Caldera. It’s also surprisingly durable. I’ve had it for 3 years and fired it 71 times!

@dianacrick5089

Ай бұрын

@@KathyFitz1113 I am on my third Fuseworks. The timers keep losing the ability to return to zero and ding. They replaced the first one free of charge. The second kiln wasn't level, and my glass spewed over the bottom of the kiln. That one is going to the dump. With the third one, I am treating it with more care and letting it cool for longer between batches. I love it, which is why I keep buying it.

@KathyFitz1113

Ай бұрын

@@dianacrick5089 Nice to know they have great customer service. The only problem I’ve had is the heating coil fell out of the channel it’s supposed to be in. Fortunately, I was able to fix it myself so I never contacted the company. I will definitely replace it when I need to. It’s a great kiln and absolutely perfect for flower blanks, dots and cabochons. :)