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The Countdown Begins: Glass Getaway

I know it’s only March, however, I can’t help but think about summer. Maybe that’s because here in Michigan the snow seems never-ending and just thinking about summer makes me feel better. Hard to say. Anyway, have you given your summer much thought yet? We have a genius idea! Two words. Glass Getaway! Sounds amazing right? Okay, this is new so let me explain. As some of you may know we have 3 classrooms, however, we don’t typically run classes every day but that is about to change. June 22nd - June 30th we will have an event, class, or demo running in every classroom. For a total of 4 stained glass, 9 fusing, 6 flameworking, 3 mosaic classes and more. Now let’s talk details, shall we? June 22nd we kick off Glass Getaway with our FREE Fusing Forum Event. Then, starting Sunday, June 23rd we will have 25 class options and 5 guest instructors - don't miss Joy Munshower, Cathy Claycomb, Kent Lauer, Tim Drier and John Ferrando. Have I convinced you yet? If that wasn’t enough the nice people at Best Western of Okemos have agreed to drop their standard room rate of $147 down to $86 a night! Plus that includes a FREE shuttle ri

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In Products By KayleighClark

Finding your perfect match can seem daunting, let us help play matchmaker by highlighting the traits that will help you fall head-over-heels for a kiln – then stay happy together for years to come. Here’s the short list of questions to ask when you’re looking for that special kiln. What size of projects do you want to make? (Leave room to grow together!) How much space do you have for a kiln? What are the electric requirements (plug type, wire gauge)? What features are important to you? What is your budget? Let’s face it – sometimes size really does matter. We’re talking kilns here people! It’s important to know where your kiln will fit in your life, creative pursuits, and space. The heartbreak of outgrowing your kiln is something we see all too often. While it’s hard to know exactly what you’ll be into a year or more down the road, it’s best to consider all your options now. Do you see something that excites you? Choose a kiln with enough room to fit the biggest mold you’re interested in, plus a few inches to spare. The next consideration is space – how will you

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New Help Comments

Fusing Tips Comment

by wollyhaltz on Jul 06, 2021

1 Post

I'm confused with the anneal 9999. I've read many posts, but don't understand the 9999.

Reinforcing Stained Glass Windows Comment

by Kayleigh Clark on Mar 26, 2021

Delphi Expert

134 Posts

@justinew18 If you frame your project with 1/4" U Zinc it will be strong enough to stop folding. 3/8" Zinc will also work.

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Product Reviews

Oceanside Phantom Galaxy Fusers Reserve Swirl - 96 COE

by water_moon13108151154 (top contributor) on July 8, 2025

Oceanside Phantom Galaxy Fusers Reserve Swirl - 96 COE

Pros

The purples are clear, the blues and whites are opaque and there's adventurine sparkles swirled throughout

Cons

Like most very swirly glass, it's a bit hard to cut, as even the "smooth side" is a bit irregular. Also, at one of my sheets (out of 4)had a chunk of ceramic type material embedded in the top of the sheet, but at least it was near the edge so the whole square foot isn't a bust

Other Thoughts

It's a mix of clears and opaques with a lot of sparkle from the adventurine, the colors stay true when firing and while they are very dark, the do make for a nice conversation piece.

Papyros Shelf Paper Studio Roll - 41" x 33 feet

by water_moon13108151154 (top contributor) on July 8, 2025

Papyros Shelf Paper Studio Roll - 41 x 33 feet

Pros

Shelf paper is faster to use than kiln wash. You can cut large rolls to fit your shelf or slump form and use just what you need as you need it and not waste any.

Cons

Forget the reviews from years ago saying it lasts multiple firings, Now it doesn't even work for a single run without flaking and getting fibers stuck in my larger pieces. Smaller globs and dots will rip the paper just from the glass edges moving to ball stage. Even small and medium pieces without fibers stuck to them end up with very rough and uneven backs, On top of, I have to test another shelf paper brand to be sure, but I've been seeing a LOT more devitrification, esp in the opaque glasses and I'm afraid it's the papyros off gassing and triggering it.

Other Thoughts

When I first got my kiln, it was second hand and came with Papyros sheets that had been pre-cut to fit that shelf, I could use those 2 or even up to 4 times if I was very careful. When I started running low, my local store only carried bullseye so I bought that, and it was nice, but expensive so when they closed I figured it'd make sense to buy a nice big roll of cheaper Papyros that I could cut to the correct size, save $$ and not have weird random sheet edges left over. I cut several pieces for my kiln so they could relax, as it was VERY stiff and the roll is so big that my workshop doesn't have space to leave it out. I calculated I could get 66+ sheets and figured that would be around 100 to 150 firings, but after I used it, I almost can't stand that it will take 66 firings to use up, and if it is the de-vit cause, I will have to toss the whole thing. I made the mistake of buying in bulk to save money and now it may all be a waste. :(

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