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Place the hot kiln on a
heat-proof surface after
you remove it from the
microwave. Place 3 - ½"
ceramic posts under the
kiln to separate it from
the heat-proof surface.
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Do not place a hot kiln
under an overhead cabi-
net. Keep the hot kiln 8" away from any combustible surface.
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Do not over-fire the kiln. Over-firing will damage the kiln and
is not covered by warranty. If you are not sure how long to fire,
then under-fire and gradually increase the firing time.
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After removing the kiln from the microwave, leave the kiln
closed for at least 45 minutes. Do not fire the kiln again until it
has cooled at least 45 minutes since the last firing.
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When opening the kiln af-
ter it has cooled, lay the kiln
top upside-down on a heat
proof surface. Placing the
top with the open face down
against the heat-proof sur-
face may cause heat to build
up.
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Do not leave the kiln unat-
tended around children or
pets. The kiln interior can
reach well over 1650°F (898°C)!
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Turn off the microwave if you see sparking inside.
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Avoid breathing dust from glass separator or ceramic fiber
paper.
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You can fuse painted glass (using paint designed for glass
fusing, available from art glass suppliers.) Painted glass may
produce fumes, so operate in a well-ventilated area. Consult
your art glass supplier for more details.
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Cracks in the Kiln
Small cracks will appear inside the kiln after you have fired it several
times. Do not be concerned with these. They are normal and do not af-
fect the firing results. The kiln will make plinking noises as it cools.
This is also normal and nothing to be concerned about.
The Microwave Oven
To fire your new MagicFuse kiln, you will need a microwave oven
with metal interior that is at least 8" tall inside. After firing the kiln, you
can still cook food in the microwave. But you should clean it first. (See
your microwave manual for cleaning instructions.)
Note:
Some older microwave ovens are not able to fire the kiln.
If the kiln does not get hot, try a newer microwave. Some mi-
crowave ovens heat the glass unevenly. In this case, try a differ-
ent microwave, or fire only one piece of glass at a time.
Basic Glass Cutting
Caution:
Always wear clear safety glasses while cutting glass.
Small slivers of glass can become airborne.
Lay the glass
on a clean, flat
surface. Mark
off the cut with
a grease pencil
at each end of
the glass. Lay a
straight edge
over the glass
and line it up
with the marks
you just made.
Hold the straight edge firmly and score the glass with a quality
glass cutter (preferably one with an oil reservoir). Hold the
cutter vertically and not slanted. Press hard enough so that
the scoring noise sounds steady and unbroken. But don't
press harder than you need to.
Place the straight edge under the glass so that an edge of the
straight edge is lined up with the score line you just made.
Press down on the glass to break it on the score line.
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