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New Project Ideas for Glass Fusing

Glass fusing is a fun, challenging technique that you can experiment with in your portable kiln. Using special fusible glass, you can create intricate designs and artwork featuring a multitude of colors. There are dozens of ways you can combine fused glass to create items as small as jewelry or as large as lamp shades. Designs…
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Holiday Gift Ideas Using Your TableTop Kiln

Homemade gifts are a thoughtful, heartwarming gesture during the holiday season. Spending your time to create something unique and special for someone is often well-received, especially when you put forth a significant effort. Your tabletop kiln gives you a lot of flexibility when it comes to making DIY holiday gifts, and it’s definitely one of…
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The Crucible 101: Melting Temperatures for Precious and Ferrous Metals

Crucible 101 The simplest way to provide information on the melting temperatures for various common metals is in a table, which we provide below:   MetalCelciusFahrenheit Aluminum 659 1218 Brass900-9401652-1724 Copper 1083 1981 Gold10631946 Silver 961 1762 How Does Purity Affect Melting and Pouring Temperatures? However, it's worth mentioning that while these are the general…
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Glass Fusing Basics: A Beginner’s Guide to Glass Firing at Home

Glass Fusing Basics Glass fusing is a great method of creative expression, while making a beautiful piece of art that can last a lifetime. When preparing to fire glass for the first time, pick a simple, small piece. Once you’re ready to go, first prepare your kiln and shelves with kiln wash and then run…
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