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 I bought the round and square mini cab molds but everything always comes out sort of cloudy even tho I used clear frit. It's not devitrification; it's clear and shiny on top but the interior is kind of cloudy. What causes this?  

How do I get my pattern to stay on the glass when I use the ring saw? I have used Mark Stay, but the markings still lift with the water. Any suggestions?

Yes 1/4" will work but won't add any real strength to your panel. You may want to consider using 1/4" U channel zinc which will add some strength to your panel.

Is 1/4" round U spooled lead strong enough for a border around a piece 23 - 34"

I am having the same problem except I have 3 holes. Can anyone help? Thanks.

I'm still very new to fusing and just had an experience that I hope someone can help me with so I don't repeat it again!  I was making a blank - full fuse using Bullseye 90 COE glass, according to the fusing schedule that came w/ my kiln.  My glass was a clear thin piece, 7x7, topped with a regular 3mm transparent piece of glass 7 1/8 x 7 1/8.  When I looked in my kiln just now, it fused perfectly - except for a nice 2" hole just off center! Did I get a bubble?  What might have caused it?  This was my first time firing a blank that size - I've only fied two other blanks that were 4" square.  Also, this was my first time reapplying kiln wash because it was cracking before.  I had to lightly sand to try and get it all off before reapplying again.

You should wait a minimum of 24-48hrs before sealing the grout. (If you live in a more humid climate lean closer to the 48.) 

I would like to know how long after you grout a table top you should wait until you seal the grout????? Thank you :)  

Usually the best kilns to use for this are the tabletop kilns that do not have heating elements in the lid so that you can remove the lid once the glass is soft enough and start shaping it.  You do not have much time to shape it so we recommend putting the lid back on and reheating until you have the shape you need.

Nancy, I would reccomend a fume trap that has both the foam filter and the activative charcoal filter.The foam filter can be removed to cleaned ( rinse with water and dry before replacing). Think of the foam filter removing the big impurities and the carbon filter removing smaller impurities. We carry the Portable Fume Trap with a charcoal filter and the Hakko Fume Trap with a foam and carbon filter. Thanks for your question, Steena @ Delphi.