Skuttle Indoor Air Quality Products Klin manual Basics, By Lisa Vogt

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GLASS 101

The Basics

By Lisa Vogt

Glass fusing is simply the process of stacking two or more layers of compatible glass together to make a design. The stacked glass is placed in the super heated environment of a kiln where it melts together.

THE FUSING PROCESS

There are two basic fusing stages; heating and cooling. During the heating process the fusible glass is slowly taken from room temperature up to 1300 – 1500 ° F, depending upon the finished “look” we desire. When the glass is in this temperature range you can stop the fusing process at any time. This is when you will make the decisions that make your work unique. It’s your opportunity to be the artist

•At 1300 ° F the project will have slightly rounded, polished edges and a textured surface.

•At 1500 ° F the top layer of glass will sink down into the bottom layer. The project will have a smooth surface and rounded edges.

During the cooling process we control the rate at which the glass cools and slowly bring it back to room temperature. The length of time that this takes is determined by the size of the project and the number of layers being fused. The larger the project and the greater the number of layers the longer this will take. Don’t rush this step it is critical to the success of your work! While the glass is cooling, it is going through an annealing phase, which occurs at approximately 960 ° F. I like to call it the “healing” phase. Keep in mind that you have just taken several layers of glass and forced them to become one. They need some time to adjust. Be nice to your glass!

MATERIALS / COMPATIBILITY

Glass expands when it is heated and contracts when it cools. When we fuse, we work within a family of products that have been “tested compatible” to have the same C.O.E (Coefficient of Expansion). These materials are specially formulated and pretested by the manufacturer for consistency. Don’t bother wasting your time working with the stuff you have laying around the garage. If it isn’t marked tested compatible it isn’t! Invest in fusible glass right up front; the success of your project depends on it. This is the best advice you will get today!

Tips for better projects:

•Cutting the glass: Take the time to cut the glass accurately. Grind the project pieces where necessary to improve the fit.

•Clean: Wash the glass before assembling the project with a mild detergent and water. Dry the glass thoroughly.

•Pattern Design: Construct your projects with 2 – 2 ½ layers of glass for greater consistency in size, shape and thickness. Layer 1 is the base. Layer 2 is the design layer and the third “half” layer is the accent.

•Glue: Lightly tack the design layer to the base layer so you can transport the project to the kiln without its shifting. Use a tooth pick or similar tool to apply a pin head or smaller size dab of Elmer’s white glue to the back side of the glass.

•Firing Speed: Slower is usually better. If you are not sure which firing program to use, err on the side of conservative and choose the slower program.

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Contents Operating Manual Glass Master Operating Manual Idle S TateRamp & Hold Programing PRO Mode Checking the Program Welcome to the World of Glass Fusing A R T I N GBe Safe Set Up and Location Wash the walls or lid of your kilnLocating the Kiln Idle State Programming LevelsBeginner Beginner Plus MGF Advanced Five Programming Modes UP View Segment Key Press DescriptionEnter Stop Start Down ReviewMGF Display MessagesCHG TME SsegStOP TMPLoading Basic Firing StepsAuto Mode Glassfire Unloading Visual InspectionModifying Glassfire Programs Changing the Process Hold Time Ramp & Hold Programing PRO Mode Start in Idle StateRate Checking the Program Edit Mode Features Only be used with very small jewelry sized itemsLoad Mode Options ModeHeatwork What is a Firing Program?Type of Glass Size and MassCritical Temperature Ranges Firing ProcessesFusing Basics By Lisa VogtFrequently Asked Questions Why does kiln wash stick to the back of a project?What causes sharp edges on the project? Stainless Steel Forms Err F TroubleshootingErr Err DHow Do I Make The Kiln Heat Faster In Glass Fire Mode? How Do I Start Over And Reset Factory Settings?How Do I Get The Controller To Read Temperature In Celsius? How Do I Make The Kiln Cool Faster?GlassFire Programs 150F/hr 250F/hr 1000F/hr 30F/hr My ProgramsFactory Set Casting Program 0005 0230 0020Warranty & Repairs Always Unplug the Kiln Prior to Doing ANY RepairsElectrical Requirements & Wiring Diagram Electrical Requirements

Klin specifications

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