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I'm very new when it comes to fusing glass (only a few months of experience) and everything I have experimented with has been with system96. This site has been very helpful in all of my system96 needs and inspiration but since I've joined Delphi I've noticed a lot of people are also using 90 COE glass for fusing. I've done some browsing but I haven't come across anything in regard to there being a different firing schedule from system96 glass. I've been hesitant to experiment but is it safe to assume that the firing schedules that have worked for my system 96 projects will work also for 90 COE glass types? Is there some temperature differences I should be taking note of? Any help for this new fuser is greatly appreciated. :)

Thank you so much for your response. Amazing instructions and in site. Thanks again.

Im new to fusing and have gone from a microwave kiln to a used Paragon High Fire Kiln. My problem is bubbles in a few of my pendants, what am I doing wrong? I need to get this resolved before I move to making bracelets. Can someone help me please?

I just purchased a used Paragon high fire kiln and some o f my pendants when I top with clear glass come out with bubble. Shay am I doing wrong?

@DianeS Chances are it is not the solder but your soldering iron. If the iron has an adjustable thermostat turn it down to a cooler temp. If the iron has an internal thermostat you will have to work quickly with the solder and let the came and solder cool down after each application. Using a solder that sets up quick is also helpful. Try 50/50 solder for this.

I am using 5/64" hobby came around some pieces and I'm finding that using the 60/40 solder, the came is melting. I'm barely even touching the lead! Is there a better solder that I could use with the hobby came?

@DianeS, yes, in this case go ahead and trim it. However, going forward, if you intend to use came there is really no reason to also add foil to the exterior pieces. Hope this helps! :)

When using hobby came around a foiled piece (like a sun catcher), should the foil be trimmed away from the outside edge since the came won't cover it entirely?

I have just completed my 5th stained glass piece and each one I can see improvement. Some of my soldering lines are flat instead of rounded no matter how much more solder I apply. What can I do to improve on this?. Is it my application or the soldering tip?

Sometimes you have an idea for a plate, but the design just isn't working. This is a great tool. It also helps me for new ideas to pop into my head that I draw out. Thank you for the great little tool you have created. mommasmurf