GLASS FUSING AND CASTING KILNS
Glass fusing / Glass casting kilns are designed to fire at temperatures up to 1700F degrees. The elements are placed in the lid and on the sides. The top elements work to radiate heat onto the face of the glass surface, while the side elements radiate heat throughout the kiln, stabilizing the internal temperature, this keeps temperature differences within a glass project uniform and prevents cracking. Some glass kilns are top-fire only, which may be adequate for the heat demand in a smaller kiln. All glass kilns have digital controllers for multiple ramp/hold segments for heating, cooling, and stabilizing temperatures, allowing for a solid annealing schedule to be achieved. So how do you make your choice? What you really need to know is:
- how much space you need,
- what temperature do you need to go to and how long to hold...
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and lastly, where can you plug it in? (How much juice do you have?)
Glass Fusers have specific needs. Check out these links to help you make some crucial decisions. Fiber v Brick , Shape, Size & Depth Considerations , what plug do I need?
