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How can I fuse a "channel" in glass to be able to string it for jewelry? Can it be done in a microwave kiln? Thanks :-)

@ElletteShafer It sounds like you are checking the obvious issues by confirming the COE is the same and using the settings provided. Normally we try to provide answers but since this is complicated and needs more information and questioning we would ask that you contact us over the phone. We do have a dedicated project help line where we are standing by to assist at anytime with questions like this- 1-800-821-9450.

Hi I have the delphi EZ pro deluxe 15-6 kiln and I have used the settings that came in the book for a full fuse. I have never had anything come out at all and have broken several molds due to the glass sticking as I used the kiln wash that came with the kit. My glass keeps cracking in half now and both layers of glass were from the same piece of glass so I know the COE was the same. Any ideas what is going wrong?

@Stephen23240 Yes, we are familiar with the struggles that the X200 has presented; and have communicated feedback to the manufacturer. We ve also noticed that it tends to be a magnet for bubbles as well. The best approach we can suggest you take is to make sure you aren t just going too hot but also not too hot, too quickly. Both too high of heat as well as ramping too quickly to that high temperature can cause devit. Also, just a reminder, once there is devit on the glass there isn t a guaranteed way of reversing it, so just be sure you re using a new piece each time you attempt to fire.

@Jameas H. As dichroic glass is fired in the kiln the way that the glass can fire can sometimes allow for that distinct line between where the dichro layer starts to become more pronounced/noticeable; this is indicative of the way the glass will want to stay a thick while firing so depending on how the number of layers you re using, etc. the way the glass shrinks up under itself can denote a line around the circumference of the fused piece. This is ultimately because the dichroic layer is a metal coating and doesn t move/shift with the glass.

My solder starts to look oxidized and pitted after a while. What can I do to stop this? Is hanging my work outdoors causing this problem? What can I do to stop this. I am using Canfield 60/40 solder with aqua-brite flux then I waxed my piece.

I am making a 22" x 10" panel for outside wall, but the window has an overhang and is inset so has limited weather exposure. Is it okay to use foil technique?

I'm wondering if anyone can tell me if I can use granite tiles as a glass dam for fusing. I have granite "samples" that vary in size from about 3" x 4" and 3" x 6". One side is polished. I was thinking that if I lined them with fiber paper and thin fire paper that I could use them as a dam. I don't want to ruin my kiln. I previously used them in my fireplace as a brace for the screen. I'm pretty sure they are dried out. Any ideas or help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

@glasscutter99 Much like you would with a square panel with the exception being the way you trim/cut the ends of the zinc so that the came is flush at all three corners before applying any tack solder to the joints.

@mary p. It is not recommended to use casting molds within the microwave kilns.