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Materials:

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Fuseworks™ Microwave Kiln •

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Kiln paper

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Fusing glass assortment

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Dichroic bits and pieces

Step 1 - Firing and Kiln Preparation

The Fuseworks™ Microwave Kiln must be pre-fired before the first use.

To pre-fire kiln, center the empty kiln inside the microwave. Ensure lid

is sitting on top of the kiln base. Close microwave door and microwave

for 3 minutes on high. Wearing heat resistant gloves or mitts, carefully

remove from microwave, place on a heat-resistant surface, and allow

to cool for 30 minutes. Now the Fuseworks™ Microwave Kiln is ready

for use.

Step 2 – Glass Types

Fuseworks™ 90 COE (Coefficient of Expansion) fusible glass is

intended for use with the Fuseworks™ microwave kiln. Do not mix

Fuseworks™ fusible glass with other brands of fusible glass or varying

types of COE, as it will result in cracked or shattered projects.

Step 3 – Basic Cutting Instructions

Do NOT use a self-lubricating style cutter with oil while cutting glass.

Oil of any kind on the surface of the glass may mar your glass or

cause breakage when fired. If you are not familiar with glass cutting

techniques, practice on an inexpensive piece of glass. Glass from an

old picture frame or windowpane works well until you get the feel for

glass cutting.

Straight Cuts

1. Put on safety glasses.

2. Place glass on a clean flat cutting surface with the smooth side of

the glass facing towards you.

3. Start on an edge of the glass holding the cutter firmly in one hand.

Keep the cutter perpendicular to the glass. Push the cutter gently

and evenly across the glass (FIG. 1 ). Decrease pressure slightly

as you reach the opposite edge of the glass; lift the cutter off the

glass at the end.

4. Breaking the score line can be done with breaking pliers. Hold the

glass in one hand, with the score facing up. With the other hand,

center of the score line in the jaws of the breaking pliers about a

half inch onto the glass surface. Apply pressure to the handles; you

will hear a "pop" and the score will run, breaking the glass into two

pieces (FIG. 2).

HOT TIP! Do not rest or move your hands over the cutting surface.

Small pieces of glass can remain and will cut you. Obtain more

Glass Fusing in a Microwave Kiln

Milliefiori glass

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Confetti glass

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Glass cutter

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Hot mitts

Instructions

Optional Supplies

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Large silver and gold bails

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Small silver and gold bails

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Silver & gold earring set

FIG. 1

FIG. 2

FIG. 3

FIG. 4