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| Glossary of Glass Terminology |
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| FIBER
BOARD: One inch thick, high density fiber board. Gives the same insulating value as several layers of
Fiber Blanket. Can be cut and machined like plasterboard. Upper limit of 2600
degrees. |
| FIBER
PAPER: One eighth inch thick. Excellent substitute for kiln wash. Perfect for slumping glass. Upper limit of 2600
degrees. |
| FIBER
ROLL: Is used to line a Glass Kiln. It is a
one inch thick, 8 lb density Fiber Blanket composed of alumina and silica fibers. Excellent for wrapping and insulating kilns, or Raku
kiln construction. Upper limit of 2600 degrees. |
| FLASH
VENT: A quick-cooling step to be executed when a fuse
glass or slump glass reaches VISUAL MATURITY, according to the
judgment of the glass artist. |
| FLASH VENT
(for
Fusing Glass): TURN OFF KILN POWER. Open kiln for 8 seconds, then close. |
| FLASH VENT
(for
Slumping Glass): TURN OFF KILN POWER. Open kiln for 3 seconds, then close. |
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