This is great information, everyone. Thanks very much! Pam, I am envisioning the pile of powder burping steam, and chuckling... teehee!
So is the general idea to NOT let the powder be directly in the flame without encasement of some sort? Sort of like the shiny side of dichro?
I heard back from Joe a couple of days ago, and he gave me some good tips and techniques to try too. He seems like a really nice guy.
I'm excited to give this a go now!
ETA: Pam, my kiln is absolutely heavenly!!!!