The kiln is used to keep the glass hot so it does not crack. Similar to how an ice cube cracks when you add water, if the glass cools too quickly it will crack too.
The kiln is held at a high temperature between 940 and 960. This is called annealing. The glass stays in the hot oven at that temperature for a period of time and then is slowly cooled. Usually after several hours the glass is cool enough to touch and bring out of the oven. The next step is to clean the bead holes.
The kiln is used to keep the glass hot so it does not crack. Similar to how an ice cube cracks when you add water, if the glass cools too quickly it will crack too.
The kiln is held at a high temperature between 940 and 960. This is called annealing. The glass stays in the hot oven at that temperature for a period of time and then is slowly cooled. Usually after several hours the glass is cool enough to touch and bring out of the oven. The next step is to clean the bead holes.
TorchedArt 4 months ago
I Know nothing about bead making but I have one question why do you need a kiln? thanks
00honey000 4 months ago
Great video, I want to take a class now.
6yhnji9 2 years ago