Microwave Kiln - GLASS MOLDS
These are small molds which fit in a MEDIUM size or equivalent microwave kiln. They will not fit in a small one! A Medium microwave kiln has a FIRING CHAMBER BASE that is 4-1/2" in diameter by 1-3/4" high. Coat with kiln wash prior to use.
The manufacturer says: "The secret with firing these in the MicroKilns is to slow down the firing and watch the progress inside the kiln. Start with 2 minutes at 20% power then go to 2 minutes at 40% and then 2 at 60% power. Slightly lift the lid while still inside the Microwave and check the progress. Then go 1 minute at 100% and check again. If not complete step up in only 30 second increments because from here on up the frit matures very rapidly. If I think it is close but needs just a little more I'll even do 15 seconds at 100% to take it up slowly towards the end. If you follow these suggestions they fire just fine. So does the small slumping S curve mold as well as the other small molds for the Microkilns."
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