Hi, can you tell me what molds you use please? as I have been told that when using a microwave kiln, it is not recommended to use the molds etc, that are used in bigger glass or pottery kilns.
how long did you leave that "kiln" to cool? Do you find about one hr to be enough? And is it possible to be productive with these hotpots i.e. fire straight after 1h cooling time again? Or would that change the whole fusing process and timing of the microwave? Thx in advance!
Great pice of work, but so many questions: how much power must the microwave oven have. does a simple "cheapish" oven work? I did not understand what the two substances in the bottle where. And finally could i not put the silver rings on the pieces and melt them in?Thanks for an answer.
Thanks tenhats! You must have a microwave that is at least 800w in power. I use a 1100w microwave. Yes, you can just buy a cheap or secondhand microwave. Not sure what bottle you are asking about sorry. Yes, you could put silver rings in and melt them in, however, you must use special 'high-temp' wire to make the rings, otherwise your metal will melt. Hope that helps! We now have some wonderful tutorials and theory modules on www.kraftfun.com, our teaching platform. Thanks!
Thank you for the answer. I ment the boron Nitride and the frit. Is the frit powderd glass? Is the boron Nitride that the glaas does not stick to the mould? And finally: is th mold made of porcelain I meant sterling Silver rings.
@@tenhats7036 Yes, the Boron Nitride is a really good mold release for ceramic molds. The frit is powdered glass, yes. It is a commercial ceramic mold (purchased from Delphiglass - not sure if it is porcelain. Sterling silver rings would also melt a that temperature too I'm afraid.
Hi Karen - this was made with a ceramic mold purchased from Delphiglass.com. Have a look in their jewellery molds section. You will need a medium or large microwave kiln, as none of the ceramic molds will fit in a small one. Be sure to check the external measurements of the mold before purchasing. You can also make the pieces of glass for this bracelet without a mold - you just have to be careful in sizing each piece the same! All the best! (PS - I now have a lot more MWK video tutorials on kraftfun.com and kraftfun.newzenler.com - even how to fire silver clay in your microwave kiln!!)
Hi I have been trying to get on your wed site and tells me that it doesn’t exist ,,, I would like to see what shape molds you have for the microwave kiln,,, thanking you Ann
Our website is definitely still there. Are you in New Zealand? Unfortunately we don't stock glass moulds but you can find them on a few websites in the USA.
I have been advised that ceramic moulds are not recommended for microwave kilns, as they crack, fail to anneal or shatter unexpectedly. You appear to be using a ceramic mould. I have been advised that suitable moulds are made of a substance called virmiculite. I can only find a selection of about six moulds made from this material, only one of them useful. It can be very difficult to obtain items in the UK as businesses seem to struggle with the notion of keeping stock up to date. Please could you send some light on moulds suitable for microwave kilns?
Hi, can you tell me what molds you use please? as I have been told that when using a microwave kiln, it is not recommended to use the molds etc, that are used in bigger glass or pottery kilns.
how long did you leave that "kiln" to cool? Do you find about one hr to be enough? And is it possible to be productive with these hotpots i.e. fire straight after 1h cooling time again? Or would that change the whole fusing process and timing of the microwave? Thx in advance!
how big is the base glass you used? and if you wanted it clear capped would you put down clear glass first of clear frit? thanks
Прекрасная тема! Результат очень качкственный.
Очень не хватает крупных планов, хотя бы в виде фото.
I wish you would show them up close so I could see them.
Great pice of work, but so many questions: how much power must the microwave oven have. does a simple "cheapish" oven work? I did not understand what the two substances in the bottle where. And finally could i not put the silver rings on the pieces and melt them in?Thanks for an answer.
Thanks tenhats! You must have a microwave that is at least 800w in power. I use a 1100w microwave. Yes, you can just buy a cheap or secondhand microwave. Not sure what bottle you are asking about sorry. Yes, you could put silver rings in and melt them in, however, you must use special 'high-temp' wire to make the rings, otherwise your metal will melt. Hope that helps! We now have some wonderful tutorials and theory modules on www.kraftfun.com, our teaching platform. Thanks!
Thank you for the answer. I ment the boron Nitride and the frit. Is the frit powderd glass?
Is the boron Nitride that the glaas does not stick to the mould?
And finally: is th mold made of porcelain
I meant sterling Silver rings.
@@tenhats7036 Yes, the Boron Nitride is a really good mold release for ceramic molds. The frit is powdered glass, yes. It is a commercial ceramic mold (purchased from Delphiglass - not sure if it is porcelain. Sterling silver rings would also melt a that temperature too I'm afraid.
Thank you again now it is all clear
Where can i get the molds and the kiln? Tha ks
what plasters Paris mold for the microwave kiln?
Is there a specific type/style of mold that works with a microwave kiln?
Hi Karen - this was made with a ceramic mold purchased from Delphiglass.com. Have a look in their jewellery molds section. You will need a medium or large microwave kiln, as none of the ceramic molds will fit in a small one. Be sure to check the external measurements of the mold before purchasing. You can also make the pieces of glass for this bracelet without a mold - you just have to be careful in sizing each piece the same! All the best! (PS - I now have a lot more MWK video tutorials on kraftfun.com and kraftfun.newzenler.com - even how to fire silver clay in your microwave kiln!!)
Hi I have been trying to get on your wed site and tells me that it doesn’t exist ,,, I would like to see what shape molds you have for the microwave kiln,,, thanking you Ann
Our website is definitely still there. Are you in New Zealand? Unfortunately we don't stock glass moulds but you can find them on a few websites in the USA.
I have been advised that ceramic moulds are not recommended for microwave kilns, as they crack, fail to anneal or shatter unexpectedly. You appear to be using a ceramic mould.
I have been advised that suitable moulds are made of a substance called virmiculite. I can only find a selection of about six moulds made from this material, only one of them useful. It can be very difficult to obtain items in the UK as businesses seem to struggle with the notion of keeping stock up to date.
Please could you send some light on moulds suitable for microwave kilns?
You can make your own mold of vermiculite.
How? @@serrakoyuncu9832
Sorry Susan, you are quite right - our new videos will improve on this
what kind of glue
Probably E6000. It is available in Craft stores
I love your videos,---however I can't hear you. volume on high. thank you for sharing!
Ok
can not hear what you are saying when you are at the microwave
too far away cant see what you are doing