Fusing Tricks

Volume 29 - Issue 1

Information on how the various aspects of glass influence what ramp speeds should be selected for fused glass projects. Included are tips for considering the thickness and uniformity of the glass, susceptibility to distortion, thermal shock, and bubble squeeze. Suggestions for fire-polishing schedules are also included. This article was originally published on page 68 in the Spring 2013 issue of Glass Patterns Quarterly. By Dennis Brady

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