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Oceanside Black Opal Iridized - 96 COE

Oceanside Black Opal Iridized - 96 COE

Item# X1009I
2 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Gorgeous Black Iridescence, December 21, 2013 5 stars
Pros
Cuts sharp and wonderfully straight. Fusing caped produces a velvety rainbow iridescense bright with colors, uncaped a gorgeous "exposed metal" sheen.		 Cons
When grinding, glass "froths" residues more than other types of glass.
Fusing Photo Paper - 10 Pack

Fusing Photo Paper - 10 Pack

Item# 8301
13 of 15 found the following review helpful:
Takes some experimenting, January 28, 2013 4 stars
Pros
Great for pictures or graphics. Easy to use.		 Cons
Not good for projects that need full fuse or draping. Slumping results are very good if the shapes are not too severe. Fusing above 1350°F will degrade or burn off the image. Also, the movement of liquid glass deforms the image.		 Other Thoughts
The picture seems to lighten as the temperature goes up. My best results were fusing to about 1300°F-1350°F. Use only a black and white image for printing. If using a color picture, make sure it has good contrast. Use on light colored glass. When fused uncapped, the image will turn a light sepia tone. Capped, the image is more reddish or auburn. If using the HP1020 printer, set the paper setting type to "Heavy" and run 4 to 5 sheets on regular paper right before printing on the photo paper to ensure the printing temperature will "fix" properly the iron oxide to the photo paper. Take the glass temperature up slowly to about 1100°F and then soak for about 20 minutes to burn off the binder material. Then ramp the heat to a max of about 1300°F - 1350°F, depending on the kind of project being done. Have had excellent results on flat pieces and in slumping plates.
Oceanside White Opal - 96 COE

Oceanside White Opal - 96 COE

Item# X200
3 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Beautifull, October 17, 2010 5 stars
Pros
Wonderful bright white, fuses and melts evenly, no bubbles or blemishes.		 Cons
None.		 Other Thoughts
Cuts easily and does not sticks to shelf during/after fusing like other whites tend to do.
Morton Glass Caddy

Morton Glass Caddy

Item# 7151
Versitile, October 17, 2010 4 stars
Pros
Small enough to fit in my bins. Can fit lots of square pieces of glass very neatly.		 Cons
Only comes in one size, though slots can be fitted to must size needs. Surface could be less smooth to prevent glass from moving/sliding sideways.
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joined:Sep 01, 2008
location:Dorado, PR US
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