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What is a Microwave Fusing
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Microwave Fusing Kiln is a high temperature oven, heated within
your microwave, for surprisingly precise glass melting. The kiln
reaches about 900°C (1650 °F) and quickly melts different pieces
of glass together (called fusing) into shapes you design. Heating takes
about 7 minutes in a small microwave oven, and about 18 - 20
minutes in this larger kiln. This microwave
kiln is compact, safe, convenient, and energy saving. It’s
excellent for small scale or even professional glass jewelry
making. 1. The inside floor of the microwave kiln must be
padded with ceramic fiber paper, otherwise the glass will stick
to the kiln tray. Replace this special paper each time you use
the kiln with new kiln paper. 2. Although this kiln comes
with gloves, it is best to not remove the kiln from the
microwave while it is hot. The kiln will cool to room
temperature in about an hour. So just leave it sit in the
microwave after a melting session until it cools. You can’t open
the kiln anyway while it is hot or you will ruin your glass item
and could even damage the kiln or burn yourself. So leaving it
in the Microwave is a good idea. If you need to add a second
kiln to the microwave, and therefore need to remove the first
kiln, use the gloves provided and place the hot kiln on a wire
rack, not directly on a counter. 3. Do not use a microwave
you will also use for food. Melted glass can emit minor
impurities that you do not want in your food. You also do not
want to breathe in these minor impurities. So it is best to
place your microwave on a kitchen stovetop so you can turn on
the upper exhaust fan during a melting session. Operating
outside the house is also a good idea, even better. The first
few times you operate the kiln, the kiln itself can emit an
odor. This will stop after a few sessions. Special
note: if you don’t have a second microwave, Amazon often offers
slightly dinged new models at reduced prices. Put in “warehouse
deals, microwaves” on Amazon. :) We recommend a 1200 watt
microwave.
4. This is a great, safe, fun and productive
hobby for both adults and supervised children, and a wonderful
family project. Have a great time. |
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Professional Microwave Fusing Kiln
Kit,
with 1/2 pound glass sampler, gloves, 6 wheel glass cutter and kiln papers. Extra
large size kiln. Instructions included. Glass pieces in
the picture do not represent exact amounts. You will
receive a half pound of glass, some of each type above. |
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Outer size:19.5*11cm, inner size:
13.5*4.5cm, weight: 3lbs, Material: Ceramic fiber |
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Fused Glass
Samples
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