MICROWAVE KILNS & MANUALS
FUSEWORKS microwave kiln, MAGICFUSE microwave kiln, MICROKILN microwave kilns in 3 sizes SM&L. Microwave kilns are "containers kilns" which are placed in a microwave oven. They reach a maximum temperature of 1650 F. within minutes.
You can fuse glass jewelry, process low-fire Art Clay Silver or decorate ceramics within minutes! (Some PMC and ceramics processing may require higher temperatures than are achievable in a microwave kiln. Please research your requirements carefully). They are a lot of FUN!
Microwave kilns will work in ANY microwave oven, but some brands specify that a microwave oven with a metal interior must be used. Each brand available below will state their requirement. A microwave oven is not included in the sale of a microwave kiln. Failure to use a moving turntable (spinner) in your microwave oven may damage your microwave kiln.
Three sizes are currently available: small, medium and large. A SMALL firing chamber is 2-3/4" diameter, a MEDIUM firing chamber is 4-1/2" diameter, and a LARGE firing chamber is 6-1/4" diameter.(It is not tall enough for a standard coffee mug, as originally stated: the manufacturer changed the specifications). As microwave kilns are not returnable, be sure that you are buying the size that you really need. The large size is not recommended for purchase unless you have had previous experience with microwave kilns
Manufacturer's instructions are included with your purchase and can be viewed under product listings below. (There is a link to Page 2 at the bottom of the page). Generally: Do not stack glass higher than the equivalent of one double roll piece (1/8") plus one thin roll piece (1/16") OR three thin roll pieces (3/8"). If you do, puddling may result and glass may stick to the base and sides of the microwave kiln, fusing the top and bottom together.
One microwave kiln manufacturer states that the maximum size of glass fired should be 2" square, and the maximum thickness is 2 layers of 1/8" or 4 layers of 1/16". Two layers of 1/8" x 1" x 1-1/2" is a good average size. Larger or thicker projects may break from heat shock due to the very fast firing rate. For pieces larger than 1" or for more than 2 layers, pre-heat the glass at 50% power for 5 minutes.
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