Lesson 7
Learn to Prep Firing Surfaces for any Project!
After watching this lesson you’ll:
Know the advantages and disadvantages of several popular materials used in firing surface preparation
Be able to prepare kiln shelves, ceramic molds, and steel molds for firing
Understand nuanced preparation and firing techniques to enhance projects’ fired surfaces and extend the life of delicate molds
In addition to preparation methods, you’ll also learn to clean shelves and molds post-firing for immediate reuse!
IN THIS LESSON
Additional Resources
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Download this lesson’s supporting documentation file for step-by-step kiln shelf and mold preparation instructions, as well as a printable mold-drying firing schedule
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5×5” ThinFire shelf paper sheets / 20×20” ThinFire shelf paper sheets
4.5" stainless steel draping mold (not the exact one used in the lesson, but very similar)
See the comprehensive list of recommended tools and materials used in the Glasswork Pixie® fusing studio
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See Lesson 4: Constructing a Project for additional information regarding ‘The 6mm Rule,’ which dictates how a project’s perimeter will expand/contract during firing