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Re: Glass in clay

From: Numo Jaeger & Michael Miller (jaegmil)
Date: Wed Feb 09 2000 - 18:22:08 PST

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    Some glass works better than other glass. I have produced some neat effects
    from scrap stained glass on a number of different forms.

    I would suggest firing the glaze and clay combination at a low temperature
    because the glass can melt and run all over the place.

    Numo
    At 06:08 PM 2/9/00 -0500, you wrote:
    >I was told that it is ok to use my scrap glass inside clay projects and
    >then fire them to melt the glass and bisque the clay. I know my
    >department has done it before, but I figured I would ask all of you.
    >
    >Is it ok (safe) to do this?
    >If so, any ideas for cool projects?
    >
    >Obviously the class would have to be on something flat or on the insides
    >so it does not run down the outside of a project....but beyond
    >that.....are there any other considerations?
    >
    >Thanks,
    >LM
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