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@Lori B. Unfortunately when it comes to firing times in the microwave kiln there is no set schedule. It requires some trial and error. It does sound like the dichroic is burning off which makes me think 6 minutes is too long. Have you tried starting on less time? We often suggest firing for less then slowing adding more time and keeping track of the results for the desired look.

I am trying to fuse dichroic glass in my microwave kiln and it comes out colorless, none of the dichroic colors are visible. What am I doing wrong? I put in microwave for 6 minutes on high, Am I firing it too long?

@ It is necessary to fill in with cement and whiting powder as this acts as the glue that keeps the glass in place. The solder joint is only holding the zinc together.

@ Yes, Whenever you are using came you want to leave a gap just large enough for the came to accommodate it in your overall pattern.

@coldmntbling We do not have any videos on reinforcement on our YouTube channel. However I sure there is a video out there.

Are there any videos out there to show the process of adding reinforcement to a piece?

@justinew18 For this panel, no you do not need to use reinforcement. However, we do suggest that you hang it from using 2 chains 1 chain per hook.

Hi, I a am making a copper foil hanging panel in a geometric design. The panel is long and thin, 2 ft by 8", there will be 2 hooks and a chain at the top. This is the longest hanging panel I have made and normally on smaller panels I would just solder bead the edges. should the panel need reinforcing in the design and or the edges. Many thanks.

@rozearle I've been foiling bevels/clusters 18years, no problem. Unlike lead, foil adds virtually nothing to the size.

Based on your second description it sounds like it is too hot, single layers shrinking trying to get to a 1/4" thick. The temperature doesn t sound too hot though. The first one may have worked out ok because it was larger but really if the smaller pieces shrunk, the first one should have also. I don t know what the wrinkling on the surface is. Maybe the paint was thicker on the second firing? If the second fire was too hot maybe the shrinking caused the wrinkling around the paint?