Elmer's Glass Kiln manual

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Beadmaking, Glassblowing,

Fusing and Glass Kiln

Manual

Sundance

Glass

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Contents Page Introduction ContentsImportant Safety Rules SafetyElectrical Installation Setting Up the KilnWhere to Locate the Kiln Transporting the KilnBasic Operation AccessoriesImportant Guidelines Optional Glass View Port Loading the KilnPlace Ware on a Protective Shelf Applying Glass Separator or Kiln WashSilver & Gold Clay Using Ceramic Fireclay PostsVenting the Kiln Drying TimeCooling Time Rate, Temperature, HoldHow to Cut Glass Glass Fusing & SlumpingFusing Compatibility Test Annealing RangeFiring the Glass Cleaning Gluing the GlassDecorating the Copper Preparing the CopperFiring Enamel Ceramic OverglazePyrometric Cones Loading and Firing OverglazeOverview Lost Wax BurnoutSample Program ConeBurnout Instructions Firing MistakesSilver Clay GlassCeramic Overglaze Trouble-Shooter Kiln MaintenanceKiln Repairs Replacing a Relay or Transformer Replacing the ThermocoupleReplacing the Firing Chamber Replacing the Temperature Controller