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RECOMMENDED
KILN ACCESSORIES
Glass Kiln Wash
is a mixture of very fine minerals that will not fuse or
melt together at high temperatures and act as a barrier between the kiln shelf or mold
and glass. It is used to prevent glass from sticking to the firebrick bottom of the kiln and
the kiln shelves.
Kiln wash is a powder that‟s mixed with water to form a wash that‟s brushed onto kiln
shelves. When mixing, follow manufacturer instructions for powder and water ratio and
use care and do not breathe in the powder. (A DUST MASK IS RECOMMENDED) Kiln
wash has an unlimited shelf life in dry powder form.
The
Haik Brush
is a very absorbent natural bristle brush used to
apply kiln wash onto the kiln shelf in a very smooth, thin layer.
Kiln shelves and posts
are made of a high-fired clay, like mullite,
that has been fired to temperatures that are higher than what can be
fired in your kiln. When working with glass in a kiln, you should
always fire your glass on either a kiln shelf or a mold. It is
necessary to coat the surface and edges of the kiln shelf with kiln
wash to prevent glass from sticking to it while firing.
Always wear
Safety Glasses
whenever you look into a hot kiln to
protect your eyes from infrared and ultraviolet light.
Hot gloves and / or Lid Lifter: An operating kiln is very hot.
These items can help preclude burns.
