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The Ceramics
Insider
05/25/07
Contents:- Insider Tip - Sagging Glass
- Creative Glazes Now-In-Stock
- Sale Items
- Submit Your Tip and Get a Gift Certificate
- Web Links
Insider Tip - Sagging Glass
(Picture shown is
from Unique Glass Colors website)
Sagging glass is fun and easy! Most people start out by sagging
wine or other decorative glass bottles. Here are some simple instructions to
get you started.
1. Wash the bottle well, inside and out, using
dishwashing liquid. Remove the labels and scrub the outside well. Allow the
bottle to dry completely inside and out.
2. If you have a mold for
sagging the bottle, place the bottle on the mold. Be sure the mold has been
dusted with a releasing powder first. If you do not have a sagger mold you can
still try this fun technique. Just be sure your kiln shelf is covered by a good
coat of kiln wash (that does not contain silica), then dust the area with
releasing powder. We have been told the releasing powder is not necessary, but
have no experience with this method - so, try it at your own
risk.
3.Fire to cone 016 with the lid propped open an inch. Fire on low
for 30 minutes, then medium for 30 minutes. Close the lid and turn kiln to high
until the cone matures. Allow the kiln to cool completely before opening.
Opening the kiln too soon could cause the glass to crack or break when the
cooler air hits the warm glass.
Note: Sagger molds and release powder
are available from Unique Glass, found on the Crest Molds website.
Creative Glazes Now-In-Stock
In case you haven't noticed Creative Glazes now carries Mayco's
neat little Sponge on a Stick
decorating tools. Use them to put dots on your plates, mugs, etc. The look is
all the rage!
Other items we now have in stock are:
Big sponges - really big natural sponges, great for
wiping down large pieces of bisque
U-shaped ornament pins unavailable
for several months, this item is now back in stock
Coarse cleaning pads now on sale!
Quik Sticks
Viscosity cups
Sale Items
Visit our sale page to see all the items on sale this month.
Submit Your Tip and Get a Gift Certificate
If you have a helpful hint, tip, or trick you would like to share, send your tip along with your name and address to: theceramicsinsider@creativeglazes.com. If we use your tip in The Ceramics Insider, you will receive a $15 gift certificate (via US mail) from Creative Glazes and get your name in print! (or remain anonymous if you prefer)
Website Links
Visit these interesting sites owned by people just like you!
Do you have a ceramic or craft related website? Would you like to
trade links? If so, e-mail us for details -
glazes@creativeglazes.com
Mold Company Links
Our mold links page helps when you're searching for that special mold. Look to your heart's content before you place your order. Note: Creative Glazes does not sell molds. The mold company links page is only for your mold searching convenience.
Simple, Secure, Convenient - Creative Glazes.
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