@ To assemble the glass, you can opt to use zinc H channel came if the design works well with a rigid came (few curved pieces). If your design is more intricate or has more organically shaped pieces, assembly with lead came or copper foil would be suggested. The lead free came that is flexible has a low melting temperature and unfortunately cannot be combined with zinc came or other lead-free solders which require a higher working temperature.

@ The Canfield Diamond Lead Free Came you reference we only offer in an H channel, which is ideal for using between glass pieces to assemble a project. This came has a unique working temperature range, and can only be used with the matching solder from Canfield as shown together at https://www.delphiglass.com/lead-came-supplies/lead-free-came/Alternatively, we do offer zinc came which can be used with any lead-free solder, and it is available in both H channel to assemble glass pieces and U channel to apply a border. Zinc came unfortunately is a rigid metal, which can make it more challenging to use in designs that have curves.

@scukr If you are able to use a piece of copper wire around the entire perimeter with the rings formed as part of the wire length, it can be soldered into the foil to form a strong outside bead. If that would be too bulky of a look for the design, forming rings from wire that have "tails" on them that can be soldered into the foil.

@ For a large project that wouldn't have the reinforcement of a frame, it is important to make sure that the design avoids having any hinge points, and to provide the strongest outside border possible. If you opt to complete the project with came, be sure to stretch the U channel well that you are using for the outside border, and run it in long continuous pieces (try to avoid any unnecessary cuts). At each point that the interior came or solder lines connects with the border be sure to solder from both the front and back side to attached the U channel came securely. If you prefer to complete the project with copper foil, applying a length of ball chain, twisted wire, or even regular copper or pre-tinned wire around the outside will help add strength. To do this, you can solder the project together and tin the outside edges, then simply apply the reinforcement as a single piece around the outside and solder it in place to form a nice bead around the perimeter.

@ We're so thrilled to hear you are enjoying your Fuseworks Microwave Kiln! The Fuseworks Microwave Kiln is available in one size only, but can be purchased separately from the kit as item number 424849. If you have damaged the kiln base or lid and wish to replace the damaged piece only, replacements can special ordered by phone or online - just request item number 424849B for the base, or 424849T for the lid. Unfortunately, a kiln repair cement likely won't allow you to repair the base of a microwave kiln properly. If the damage is minimal, you may be able to simply avoid positioning glass over the divot and continue using the base.

@ A trick I learned from our expert lead instructor is that for sharply angled points it can sometimes be difficult to cut as a single cut. To achieve the sharp corners, cut the came slightly longer than needed. Using lead nippers, make cuts to separate the "heart" of the came from both "faces" of the came. Cut the faces of the came to the length and angle needed to fit your pattern, then trim the heart of the came to match the shortest edge of your angle cut. It should now assemble neatly to join your pieces.

@lauaramelnyk I can't say with certainty which mold the artist used to slump these gorgeous poppies, but I believe you could achieve a similar look using mold number 80834. It is 9" diameter, making it a good match for many of the Creative Paradise flower molds.

@bettymollick This stunning necklace appears to be assembled using the Pebble Bead findings. We do not presently carry this item in our inventory, but if you wish to place an order for some you can request that by calling our customer service team at 800-248-2048. It may take several weeks for delivery, but we would be happy to help. The item number is 36320, and it includes 3 pieces per pack - the necklace you admired here would require several packages to complete.

@ The beauty of stained glass is that there is no consideration of COE - which means you can use any glass that you like. The thickness of some styles of glass can pose some challenges to assembly. If the glass you have selected is particularly thick, you may need to use a wider copper foil tape to properly capture the edge, if the glass is thin, you may do best to plate it (layer it) with another layer such as a clear float glass to give the best strength in your project.

@ When filling a casting mold with frit, some bubbles are likely. The finer the frit, the more tiny bubbles you are likely to entrap - therefore when you want the best clarity possible, it's best to use coarse frit, or even nipped up chunks of glass. If you wish to eliminate as many bubbles as possible, you may want to essentially introduce a "bubble squeeze" in your firing schedule. For castings of this thickness, this may mean you reduce your ramp rate once you've reached 1000 degrees F to a rate of 50 degrees per hour from 1000 degrees until you reach 1200 degrees, then you can return to a faster ramp rate until you reach your process temperature.