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My pieces seem to oxidize and have more white residue on them than others I have seen. I use distilled water and Kwik clean to clean them and a finishing compound to polish. They still develop the white residue in a few days. What else can I do to prevent this?

I never did came or the zinc rebar what do you need for supplies and how do you use the rebar is there a book on the doing both items

Help, I used 96 opal white powder and a stencil to add a design to my piece. I fused to a tack fuse, 1380, the design is still slightly raised, but the image is clear, not white. I did not have this problem when I used black powder. Could it be the powder? Thanks.

First, think of the drill bit as a little grinder since that is how it works. It is important to go slowly and let the bit work. Use a shallow container large enough to hold the piece to be drilled and add enough water to just cover it. Another way is to make a well with modeling clay to hold water or dribble water on the site and keep adding more as needed. With the drill running set the bit at a slight angle to the glass and begin drilling. This will allow the bit "bite" in and help minimize skipping around. Once it has taken hold straighten the drill and continue drilling. Stop drilling periodically and add more water to the hole. Surprisingly the hole can dry out even if under water causing the glass to heat up and crack. When you feel you are almost through the glass, back off on the pressure a little to avoid chipping the back of the glass when the bit goes through.

Trying to drill a small hole in glass for wind chime, how to, and how to get water to the little BIT???? HELP

@Vitek Sorry to take so long getting back to you. I am very interested in this. Could you e-mail me at [email protected] ? I would like to look at your order so that I can investigate the glass you purchased. Thank you julie

The foil is fine to use for any size project. Depending on the design you may want to reinforce it with zinc rebar to add strength. You would have to do this even if you used lead came. Zinc, copper or brass U chanel can be used for framing. It comes in various sizes. The piece can then be framed or left as is.

I'm making a 3'x3' glass window what would the best to use my friend wants the foil but thats a large window and what should I use for frame he doesnt want wood and that would be the best

Glass was all System 96 from Delphi. I have left the plate in the mold on the shelf and it has been cracking into more pieces every couple of days. Certainly was stressed in some way. Kinda interesting to check on. Never had this happen before.

When glass has cracked several days after firing it is generally caused by using glass that is not compatible. Review what glass you used and see if they were all of the same COE. Refiring will not fix the problem and trying to use it in another piece would be risky.