How to Cast Glass

Fill the mold with frit, which is small pieces of glass., Fire the mold in the kiln to a temperature between 1,500 and 1,600 degrees Fahrenheit (820 to 870 degrees Celsius). , Add more frit and refire the mold.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Fill the mold with frit

    The frit in the mold will settle as it melts, so you will have to add more.

    Continue adding frit and refiring until the mold is completely filled.

    Remove the mold from the kiln and soak in water until it cools.

    Add frit, then return the mold to the kiln.

    Turn the kiln off and use high temperature gloves to reach in and add frit while the mold is still hot.
  2. Step 2: which is small pieces of glass.

  3. Step 3: Fire the mold in the kiln to a temperature between 1

  4. Step 4: 500 and 1

  5. Step 5: 600 degrees Fahrenheit (820 to 870 degrees Celsius).

  6. Step 6: Add more frit and refire the mold.

Detailed Guide

The frit in the mold will settle as it melts, so you will have to add more.

Continue adding frit and refiring until the mold is completely filled.

Remove the mold from the kiln and soak in water until it cools.

Add frit, then return the mold to the kiln.

Turn the kiln off and use high temperature gloves to reach in and add frit while the mold is still hot.

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