Instructions
Glass Fusing in a Microwave Kiln
Materials:
Optional Supplies
• Fuseworks™ Microwave Kiln • Milliefiori glass
• Large silver and gold bails
• Kiln paper
• Confetti glass
• Small silver and gold bails
• Fusing glass assortment
• Glass cutter
• Silver & gold earring set
• Dichroic bits and pieces
• Hot mitts
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Step 1 - Firing and Kiln Preparation
The Fuseworks™ Microwave Kiln must be pre-fired before the first use.
To pre-fire kiln, center the empty kiln inside the microwave. Ensure lid
is sitting on top of the kiln base. Close microwave door and microwave
for 3 minutes on high. Wearing heat resistant gloves or mitts, carefully
remove from microwave, place on a heat-resistant surface, and allow
to cool for 30 minutes. Now the Fuseworks™ Microwave Kiln is ready
for use.
Step 2 – Glass Types
Fuseworks™ 90 COE (Coefficient of Expansion) fusible glass is
intended for use with the Fuseworks™ microwave kiln. Do not mix
Fuseworks™ fusible glass with other brands of fusible glass or varying
types of COE, as it will result in cracked or shattered projects.
Step 3 – Basic Cutting Instructions
Do NOT use a self-lubricating style cutter with oil while cutting glass.
Oil of any kind on the surface of the glass may mar your glass or
cause breakage when fired. If you are not familiar with glass cutting
techniques, practice on an inexpensive piece of glass. Glass from an
old picture frame or windowpane works well until you get the feel for
glass cutting.
Straight Cuts
1. Put on safety glasses.
2. Place glass on a clean flat cutting surface with the smooth side of
the glass facing towards you.
3. Start on an edge of the glass holding the cutter firmly in one hand.
Keep the cutter perpendicular to the glass. Push the cutter gently
and evenly across the glass (FIG. 1 ). Decrease pressure slightly
as you reach the opposite edge of the glass; lift the cutter off the
glass at the end.
4. Breaking the score line can be done with breaking pliers. Hold the
glass in one hand, with the score facing up. With the other hand,
center of the score line in the jaws of the breaking pliers about a
half inch onto the glass surface. Apply pressure to the handles; you
will hear a “pop” and the score will run, breaking the glass into two
pieces (FIG. 2).
HOT TIP!
Do not rest or move your hands over the cutting surface.
Small pieces of glass can remain and will cut you. Obtain more
