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FUSED GLASS PLAID PLATE

Free Fused Glass Project #551

Materials List: Materials List for COE 90 or COE 96

COE 90 Item# 90905 (Qty 2) White Opal Base Sheet Glass 8 x 8 OR use Clear Glass and make sure of slumping mold size)

Item# 90915 Qty 1 Clear Sheet Glass 8 x 8

Item# 90906 Qty 1 Deep Royal Purple Sheet Glass 8 x 8

Item# 90945 Qty 1 Green Sheet Glass 8 x 8

Item# 90902 Qty 1 Light Turquoise Sheet Glass 8 x 8

COE 96 Item# 96905 (Qty 2) White Opal Base Sheet Glass 8 x 8 OR use Clear Glass and make sure of slumping mold size)

Item# 96915 Qty 1 Clear Sheet Glass 8 x 8

Item# 96906 Qty 1 Deep Royal Purple Sheet Glass 8 x 8

Item# 96945 Qty 1 Green Sheet Glass 8 x 8

Item# 96902 Qty 1 Light Turquoise Sheet Glass 8 x 8

FUSING SUPPLIES: Other Items: Item# 41513 Bullseye Shelf Paper 1 square foot or Item# 41514 Papyros Shelf Paper 1 square foot Item# 41232 Mold Curved Square (This project will work other square molds and look wonderful so do not limit yourself to just one mold.) Item# 41507 Fuser's Glue

Other Materials: · Cold Polishing - (one of the following) · Grinder · Abrasive Stone · Diamond Nail File · 3M™ Diamond Coated Sanding Sponges

Clean Up Supplies:

· Rubbing Alcohol, Dish Washing Detergent · Cloth with very little lint (old T-shirt)

Step 1 - Preparation · Grind to round each of the 4 corners of the larger square used as the base piece of glass.

· Cut the glass into strips as described in the below images or ask us to cut them for you. - Color 1 (Purple) - Cut 4 - 1” x 8” strips & 4 - 1/2” x 8” strips. - Color 2 (Green) - Cut 2 - 1” x 8” strips and 4 - 1/2” x 8” strips - Color 3 (Clear) - Cut 8 - 1/2” x 8” strips - Color 4 (Turquoise) - Cut 4 - 1/2” x 8” strips

· Clean Glass: using Alcohol or Dish Washing Detergent. Then dry and set aside on a clean piece of paper or cardboard.

· Clean & Prep Kiln: · Apply Kiln Wash (Shelf Primer) to shelf and mold · Cut Shelf Paper to fit shelf & one to drape over mold later · Place Kiln Shelf Supports, Shelf and Shelf Paper into Kiln Step 2 - Position Glass: Using Fuser's Glue apply a tiny spec and position each large squares of glass, evenly matching edges. Position each of the black stringers using a small spec of Fuser's Glue to hold into position. Allow to dry at least 10 minutes before moving. You can do the assembly right on the shelf paper and if you want to transport it to the kiln make sure you have a large supportive board under it.

Step 3 - Place into Kiln: Using Fingers around outer edges of the fusible glass project or better yet wear latex gloves, slide the project on to the kiln paper-shelf. Leave a minimum of 1/2" (13 mm) space between each project to ensure they do not touch and fuse together.

MEDIUM PROJECTS · FULL FUSE · 2 LAYERS Process Temp/Min Desired Temp Soak Temp Action Increase/Temp 12°F/ 7°C 1,000°F / 538°C 1 Min. Remove Vent 10+ or 10- Increase/Temp Full Speed 1,400°F / 776°C Observe Min. Hold/Temp 5°F/ 3°C 955°F / 513°C 30 min. Hold Fire Decrease/Temp 3°F/ 2°C 750°F / 400°C 1 min. DO NOT LOOK Cool/Temp Do Nothing 100°F / 38°C N/A DO NOT LOOK

How to convert Cone to Fahrenheit Temperatures How to Glass Fusing Kiln Firing Schedules

Step 4 - Prepare Fused Project: If possible, leave the kiln sit unopened until the next day so your project has had plenty of time to anneal back to room temperature and it is ready to use. Use abrasives on any rough edges you need to smooth. Then remove the project and clean off the shelf paper residue from the glass and your hands. Step 5 - Slump Glass: Place the glass onto the mold prepared with primer. Center the glass on the mold. Slump per chart:

MEDIUM PROJECTS · FULL SLUMP · 2 LAYERS Process Temp/Min Desired Temp Soak Temp Action Increase/Temp 12°F/ 7°C 1,000°F / 538°C 1 Min. Remove Vent Increase/Temp Full Speed 1,310°F / 715°C 20 Min. Observe Highest Flash/Cool 1,100°F / 593°C 0 Min. Open & Close Lid Speed Hold/Temp 5°F/ 3°C 955°F / 513°C 30 min. Hold Fire Decrease/Temp 3°F/ 2°C 750°F / 400°C 1 min. DO NOT LOOK Cool/Temp Do Nothing 100°F / 38°C N/A DO NOT LOOK

Note: If you do not get a full slump, you can ramp up another 5 degrees (never more than 20 degrees more) and never hold more than 20 minutes at any temperature.

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