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Chapter 1 - Introduction
Hot glass, warm glass, and cold glass • A brief history of warm glass • Fusing, slumping, and kiln casting • Summary of warm glass processes • Basic equipment
Chapter 2 - Glass types and forms
Compatibility and COE • Cathedrals and
Opalescents
• Tested compatible glass • Stained glass • Iridescent
glass • Dichroic glass • Float glass • Borosilicate
glass • Available shapes and sizes • Sheet glass •
Frit and powder • Stringers • Rods • Shards and
confetti • Cullet, billets, patties, and dalle
Chapter 3 - The basic fusing and slumping process
Heating phase • Soaking
phase • Rapid cooling phase • Devitrification •
Annealing phase • Cooling to room temperature phase
Chapter 4 - Supplies and Equipment
Kilns • Kiln furniture • Kiln wash and
fiber paper • Oversprays • Adhesives • Manual
tools for cutting • Grinders • Glass saws • Gloves
• Respirators • Polishing equipment
Chapter 5 - Preparing the kiln for firing
Protecting the kiln floor
• Mixing and applying kiln wash • When to reapply kiln
wash • Using fiber paper • Placing the kiln shelf into the kiln
Chapter 6 - Keeping a firing log
Keeping a notebook • Documenting the firing
schedule • Making comments
Chapter 7 - The fused coaster project
Designing the coaster • Cutting out the glass
• Loading the kiln • Fusing the glass • Care and
cleaning • Suggested coaster designs • Glass cutting
tips
Chapter 8 - Molds for slumping
Slumping versus draping • Clay • Stainless
steel • Cements • Ceramic fiber, including "wet
felt" • Plaster/silica • Drop rings • Found
molds • Chart of types of molds • Applying kiln wash
to molds • Using fiber paper with molds
Chapter 9 - The fused and slumped bowl project
Fuse first, then slump
• Designing the bowl • Cutting out the glass •
Preparing and loading the kiln • Fusing the glass to form
a flat "blank" • Slumping the glass to form a
bowl • After the slump • Bowls, platters, and plates
• Beyond the bowl
Chapter 10 - Troubleshooting
Devitrification • Removing kiln wash •
Rounding the edges • Glass cracks • Bubbles
Chapter 11 - Fusing and slumping techniques
Combining colors •
Manipulating volume • Fiber paper techniques • Using
calcium carbonate (whiting) • Firing on fiberglass fabric
• Inclusions • Decals • Pattern bars • Combing
• Drop rings
Chapter 12 - Complementary disciplines and applications
Stained glass • Lampworking
• Sandblasting • Acid etching • Engraving •
Coldworking • Furniture and lamps • Architectural applications
Chapter 13 - Glass polishing
Fire polishing • Polishing sprays and waxes
• Acid polishing • Traditional polishing process •
Polishing by hand • Machine-aided polishing
Chapter 14 - Finishing for display
Drilling holes in glass • Sandblasting •
Acid etching • Display stands
Chapter 15 - Compatibility testing
Thread pull test • Freezer test • Polarized
lens test • Base glass test
Chapter 16 - More about annealing
Review of terms • Shotgun annealing •
The limitation of shotgun annealing • A confusing topic
• Soak and cool annealing • Published annealing point
information • Testing to find the annealing point •
Determining if the piece has safely annealed
Chapter 17 - Kiln casting
Model creation • Mold manufacturing and preparation
• Using a latex master mold • The lost wax casting
method • Filling the mold with glass • Casting with
glass frit or chunks • Using a crucible drip • Pate
de verre • Firing the casting • Annealing and cooling
• Removing and cleaning the casting
Chapter 18 - Glass painting
Traditional stained glass painting • Paints
made for surfaces other than glass • Air-dried and oven
cured glass paints • Glass enamels • Brush application
• Application by sifting • Screen printing • Other
photographic and printing techniques • Frit painting
Chapter 19 - Making your own
Devitrification spray • Kiln wash • Iridescent
glass • Frit • Stringer • Shards and confetti
Chapter 20 - Health and safety
General precautions • Glass cutting and grinding
• Kiln safety • Treating burns • Ventilation •
Ceramic fiber products • Hazardous chemicals • Essential
safety equipment
Chapter 21 - Master Firing Schedules
Bullseye fusing and slumping schedule • Spectrum
fusing and slumping schedule • Libensky casting schedule
List of artists and artwork
Resource listing
References
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