Kilncasting
 What is Bullseye's glass coding system?Bullseye Glass Coding System PDF read more  How do I prevent suckers?For in-depth discussions on this topic see TechNote 4 Heat & Glass and TipSheet 8 Basic Lost Wax Kilncasting. read more Can I fuse or cast Bullseye with any COE 90 glass?The answer to this question is not simple. Our short response is this Matching COEs does not ensure compatibility between glasses in spite of what you've read or heard from other practitioners or glass manufacturers. Bullseye's read more Can I make my own stringers?Yes you can hand-pull your own stringers using a Vitrigraph kiln. To read about the process and equipment needed see TechNote 2 The Vitrigraph Kiln. Our online education program includes a lesson on the Vitrigraph kiln and we offer demonstrations read more Is Bullseye glass COE 90?Glass users who ask this question usually want to know if they can successfully fuse Bullseye with another manufacturer's glasses. Unfortunately the answer to this question is not simple. Our short response is this Matching COEs does read more Besides sandblasting, how can I remove devit?If your glass is flat you can sift a very thin layer of Clear powder (2 grains thick) over the entire piece and fire it to 1425°F (774°C) - 1450°F (788°C) for about ten minutes depending on your kiln. This method only works if you don't read more What's the difference between kilncasting and lost wax kilncasting?Lost wax kilncasting is just one of many kilncasting methods. To learn more about this method see TipSheet 8 Basic Lost Wax Kilncasting. read more  Kilnformed ContainerThis lesson provides basic instructions for making a thick-walled kilnformed glass container. You will explore the materials, tools and techniques involved, and learn how to fire sheet glass that’s arranged around an investment core,…  Recommended Annealing Cycle for Bullseye GlassSave time and energy. Anneal thick slabs at 900 degrees. As of June 2009' Bullseye has changed its chart for annealing thick slabs. Specifically' the recommended anneal soak temperature has been lowered from 960°F/516°C to…  Mold Tips: Pyramid CastingOverview While the Pyramid Casting Mold is easy to work with' it does require some understanding of mold preparation' glass loading' and firing schedules. To help those who want to get started' Bullseye R&E teachers… Frit TintingOverview Frit tinting is a method that allows one to create specific color blends for kilncasting and pâte de verre. The process involves “tinting” or coloring clear glass by adhering colored powder (-0008) to… Annealing Thick SlabsOverview This annealing chart has been formulated for use with Bullseye clear glass. It is based on a flat slab of uniform thickness that is set up in such a fashion that it can cool equally from top and bottom. Download the…  TipSheet 3: Working DeepOverview This TipSheet will introduce you to ways to float imagery and color within thick blocks of clear glass. Thick glass castings have resulted historically from pours of furnace glass or by kiln-melting glass chunks or… TipSheet 5: Bullseye Box CastingOverview This method of kilncasting developed as an outgrowth of an artist exchange project in our Research & Education department with Mexican artist Rafael Cauduro. Cauduro had originally come to the factory to work in… TipSheet 8: Basic Lost Wax KilncastingOverview This TipSheet will illustrate how to make a fully sculptural cast glass object using the lost wax process. You will see how to make a two-layer refractory mold of a wax original' safely steam the wax out' calculate…  Kilnformed ContainerThis lesson provides basic instructions for making a thick-walled kilnformed glass container. You will explore the materials, tools and techniques involved, and learn how to fire sheet glass that’s arranged around an investment core,… What is Bullseye's glass coding system?Bullseye Glass Coding System PDF Is Bullseye glass COE 90?Glass users who ask this question usually want to know if they can successfully fuse Bullseye with another manufacturer's glasses. Unfortunately, the answer to this question is not simple. Our short response is this: Matching… What are "striking" glass colors?A small number of Bullseye glasses appear pale or colorless in the cold sheet, but "strike" or mature to target color when fired. The images of striking glasses in our online store and product catalog show how colors appear before and… Is Bullseye glass compatible in all conditions?Bullseye glasses are well known for reliable compatibility. But understanding the conditions of our factory testing is important, especially for anyone firing glass under unusual or extreme conditions. To learn about our compatibility… What should I know about studio safety?Our short article, Safety in the Kiln-glass Studio, covers the basics and recommends other resources for learning. What is kilncasting?Kilncasting is creating a glass object within a kiln by heating glass above or inside of a refractory mold until it flows to fill the void. Glass can be cast into two kinds of molds: open-faced or closed/semi-closed. Using open-faced… What is firepolishing?Firepolishing is the process of heating a glass object in a kiln to a temperature high enough to impart some level of gloss to the surface. Besides sandblasting, how can I remove devit?If your glass is flat, you can sift a very thin layer of Clear powder (2 grains thick) over the entire piece and fire it to 1425°F (774°C) - 1450°F (788°C) for about ten minutes, depending on your kiln. This method only works if… Can I make my project at Bullseye studios?Once you've taken at least one kilnforming class at Bullseye, you're welcome to assemble and fire projects during our Open Studio sessions. Can I make my own stringers?Yes, you can hand-pull your own stringers using a Vitrigraph kiln. To read about the process and equipment needed, see TechNote 2: The Vitrigraph Kiln. Our online education program includes a lesson on the Vitrigraph kiln, and we… |
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