We have now learned how to program the kilns and so are allowed to book them for our own work. I have got in early and nabbed kiln no. 8 on Thursday to fill with experiments to see what I can use my lenses with, at what temperature they fuse, but retain their optical quality, and what circumstances make them break. I first tried fusing at 680 degrees - which wasn't quite hot enough as they just about stuck, but had not melted in. So I put them in again last thing on Friday at 720. Above are 3 of 18 experimental trials - a plate of colours; fusing on trails from the hotshop & copper wire ladies.
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