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Old 2006-03-12, 8:29am
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When you make component parts for a complex 3-D sculptural bead, e.g., petals, stamen, etc. (with each part made separately, then garaged in a kiln, then all the components assembled together in the flame), what kiln temp do you hold the component parts at before final assembly. I asked Vicki (Sparklelover) and she said she holds just slightly under the movement temp for the specific glass used. I was thinking maybe that was overkill - that an temp of ~980F would be just fine. Right or wrong?

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Old 2006-03-12, 8:50am
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Bill, you can garage in the kiln at 980 and if the pieces start cracking when you introduce them to the flame, bump it up. You can also use a hot plate and leave the pieces sitting on that. Paul Stankard does his set up work that way... he's got a metal plate on a stove burner.
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Old 2006-03-12, 9:01am
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Thanks Brent.
There are so many "right ways" to do something in glass.
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Old 2006-03-13, 10:11am
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I've used a hot plate and it works like a charm!!!
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Old 2006-04-23, 5:23pm
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What do setting do you use for the hotplate?
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Old 2006-04-23, 9:36pm
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