Pearsons Glass - Fusing Glass With The Microwave Kiln

Learn how to fuse glass in a microwave. Contact us at www.pearsonsglass.com for more information.

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[pearsonsglass]

Hi Heather

Don't cut it down!!!

Can you take a photo and email me with your number so I can advise. My contact details are robertb@pearsonsglass.co.uk and tel is 0151 207 1474 (option 3)

THanks

Robert

[pearsonsglass]

Good morning mass of hair

I'm afraid you cannot anneal beads in the kiln very well. These kilns tend to fire up to 960 degC which is far higher than fusing temperature (but only for about 30 seconds). This temp would cause the bead to melt.

To anneal you need to hold the temp at around 520 deg, I do have a small electric kiln including controller for sale on special offer at £250 plus VAT which you can fuse or anneal. The internal dimensions are about 6" square.

Give me a call for info

[pearsonsglass]

Hi James

This is a tough one. For simple fusing in the microwave I always use the full power and check part way through the firing. After you have become proficient with the kiln, it is easier to guide using one power setting and time to guage a tack fuse or full one. Give me a call on 0151-207-1474 option 3 and I will talk to you further

Good Luck

Robert

[pearsonsglass]

Hi Sandra

We do run a few microwave kiln courses in London. They are a half day and cst about £45 plus VAT if you give me a call I can tell you more about it. My work number is 0151-207-1474 option 3 and email robertb@pearsonsglass.co.uk

Speak to you soon

Robert

[FantasyLDZ]

Hi Robert nice to see you again! I bought a kiln from you after the course I did at IFG 2 years ago. I am afraid the kiln I bought has malfunctioned, I think the inner wall is damaged and it does not seem to work at all. Would I be able to repair this? Someone suggested I could cut it down. I just looked at the brochure but I could not find the price, how much is a new one anyway. Thanks very much Heather

[massofhair]

Hi Robert

I bought myself a microwave kiln approximately 6 years ago and haven't used it as at that time there were no instructions available; mine came from Japan.

I would like to ask a question about annealing small beads in this type of kiln, is it possible to do this? FANTASTIC and informative video:-)

The web site is amazing and made me realise how much i miss stained glass making; think it's time for another visit to Mandrell St :-)

[TingoTango101]

Hi Robert– this is a great video. When you fuse, do you have to alter the wattage of the microwave? I noticed that some vendors advise that you should be using between 500 and 600 watts in the UK. I have an 800 watt microwave with power increments of 480,640,800. What wattage was the microwave in the video as that seem to fuse really well.

Thanks,

James

[pearsonsglass]

@SandraLondon63

Hi Sandra

We do run a few microwave kiln courses in London. They are a half day and cst about £45 plus VAT if you give me a call I can tell you more about it. My work number is 0151-207-1474 option 3 and email robertb@pearsonsglass.co.uk

Speak to you soon

Robert