The Wasser Instructional Guide in PDF format
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1. Yan mim r e m 1 r7 NIFT A78 A A CC D 9 C C N Y N L C For fusing pieces that are 2 glass layers Action Ramp Time oet Point Soak Time Heating from Room temp 400 F Hr 1340F 726 C 30 minutes or desired effect Flash Venting N A 1050 F 565 C N A Annealing Soak N A 940 F 504 C 30 minutes Cooling Phase 1 10 F min 800 F 426 C N A Cooling Phase 2 15 F min 700 F 371 C N A Cooling Phase 3 to room temp 20 F min to room temp N A WASSER SII IN PII I2 IJ HW OELINE For slumping a piece that is 2 glass layers thick Action Ramp Time oet Point soak Time Heating from Room temp 400 F Hr 11 80 F 637 8 C 30 minutes or desired effect Flash Venting N A 1050 F 565 C N A Annealing Soak N A 940 F 504 C 30 minutes Cooling Phase 1 10 F min 800 F 426 C N A Cooling Phase 2 15 F min 700 F 371 C N A Cooling Phase 3 to room temp 20 F min to room temp N A WASSER DRAPPING GUIDELINES For drapping a piece that is 2 glass layers thick Action Ramp Time set Point soak Time Heating from Room temp 400 F Hr 11 80 F 637 C 30 minutes or desired effect Flash Venting N A 1050 F 565 C N A Annealing Soak N A 940 F 504 C 30 minutes Cooling Phase 1 10 F min 800 F 426 C N A Cooling Phase 2 15 F min 700 F 371 C N A Cooling Phase 3 to room temp 20 F min to room temp N A Make detailed notes on every project Recording glass types thickn2. to 1280 F periodically checking the glass slowly raise the temperature to 1340 F You may achieve the desired result before you reach 1340 F therefore it is important to check and record changes in schedules as needed Turn off kiln and proceed to the Cooling Phase Wasser to Bullseye Uroburos and Spectrum Full Fuse When using Wasser between two layers of Bullseye Uroburos or spectrum 90 COE start by bringing the kiln temperature to 1340 F Wasser full fuse At this stage turn the kiln to high and fuse at the recommended temperature for the top and base glass Maintain a soak at this temperature for 30 minutes depending on the size of your piece Smaller pieces will soak for less time Proceed to the Cooling Phase B COOLING PHASE When the desired look has been achieved turn the kiln off To stop the fusing process flash vent the glass to let the heat out by holding the lid open for about 8 10 seconds or until the kiln temperature drops to 1000 F Replace the lid and turn kiln on low for 30 minutes This will keep the kiln approximately 940 F allowing a minimal annealing cycle Continue to cool at the following rates 10 F min to 800 F 15 F min to 700 F 20 F min to room temperature D A M O N D E H 5600 C Airport Blvd Tampa FL 33634 813 806 2923 800 937 9593 Fax 813 806 1988 www dticrafts com fusing Wasser has a smooth thin surface which can trap air resulti
3. Wasser Glass is truly a remarkable and vibrant Artist Glass It s rich opaque and semi translucent colors allow the artist to use it in hot glass as well as foil and lead applications Thin and lightweight it is easy to cut and shape with little or no shards Wasser Glass has a 90 COE rating and low temperature fusing capabilities making Wasser an ideal glass for beginners and experts alike COLOR SIMPLICHY AND SUCCESS WASSER INSTRUCTIONAL GUIDE A M O N D I E C H fusing Color Simplicity And Success A HEATING PHASE The time it takes to increase Wasser glass from room temperature to an ideal fusing temperature of between 1200 to 1340 F is called the Heating Phase Because Wasser tacks and fuses at temperatures lower than other 90 COE glass it is advisable to tack and fuse at a slower rate You should increase heat at a rate of 400 F per hour This can be achieved by opening peep holes opening the kiln lid just a little and turning the kiln on low These procedures will reduce the possibility of shock to the glass Wasser Glass is a very soft fusable glass therefore it may be necessary to turn the kiln on and off at the beginning of the Heating Phase to slow down the heating process Keep in mind when fusing additional layers of glass an even slower heating phase is necessary to allow heat penetration through each layer of glass 1 TACK FUSING Tack Fusing Wasser Glass gives a multidimensi
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5. ific amount of time Color Simplicity amp Success Product Style Color 9125 Solid Dark Navy S197 solid Gray 9198 solid Black 5199 solid White 9202 solid Light Yellow 5203 solid Yellow 9303 F Flash Orange White Base 9402 F Flash Red White Base S501 solid Brown 9502 solid Terra Cotta S601 Solid Light Mauve S603 Soliq Mauve S701 Solid Mint S702 solid shamrock S703 Solid Light Green S801 Solid Light Blue S803 Solid Purple S804 Solid Royal S805 Solid Turquoise P101 Pattern Stripe Turq Royal Lt Gn BIk P102 Pattern Feather TerCot Org Nvy Turq P103 Pattern Spot Red Org Grey Ylw P104 Pattern Feather Wht Blk Red Grey P105 Pattern Spot Wht BIk P106 Pattern Spot Turq BIk White P107 Pattern Stripe YIw Royal Red Org P108 Pattern Spot Lt Mauve Prol Mauve P109 Pattern Spot Lt Mauve Mauve Lt Ylw Mint P110 Pattern Spots Lt Gm Shmrk Mint Ylw P111 Pattern Feather Turq Lt Ylw Org Lt Prpl P112 Pattern Spot Turg Wht P113 Patterm Stripe Gray Lt Mauve Lt BI Lt Prol M101 Metallic Gold M102 Metallic Silver M103 Metallic Antique Copper Master Sample Set The best possible way to choose your colors is to have your own sample set of Wasser colors Full set includes 35 3 x 3 glass samples and technical information sheet 100A D A M O N D E G H 5600 C Airport Blvd Tampa FL 33634 813 806 2923 800 937 9593 Fax 813 806 1988 www dticrafts com Color Simplicity amp Success fusing guidelines
6. ng in bubbles in your glass Decreasing the viscosity between the glass layers will reduce the amount of air bubbles To decrease viscosity follow Heating Phase instructions This process will squeeze out air bubbles trapped between the layers Another way to minimize air bubbles is to reduce surface area This can be achieved by cutting the base glass into sections then layering the glass design in such a way that the design covers the cuts If you build your glass design on a piece of thin shelf paper air will better be able to escape through the cuts Annealing The process of slowly cooling glass between its softening point and its straining point Each type of glass has its own unique annealing temperature and time C O E Coefficient Of Expansion The measured expansion of heated glass based on the percentage of change in a glass rod heated one degree centigrade This technical term is used by glass manufacturers to rate their regularly tested glass Fusers typically use glass that is 90 COE or 96 COE Compatibility The absence of stress when two or more pieces of glass are fused together Glasses that expand and contract at the same rate are said to be compatible and have the same COE Firing Schedule The program for heating and cooling glass Fiber Paper A paper composed of pressed ceramic fibers that can be used as an alternative to kiln wash Soak Time Holding glass at a predetermined temperature for a spec
7. onal and reflective appearance To achieve a Tack Fuse place the glass on your kiln shelf and increase kiln temperature as described in the heating phase until it reaches 1150 F then slow down the heating process Wasser begins to soften at 1240 F Please note kilns are not all alike There are some variances between kilns especially the mini kilns Pyrometers can be slightly off 10 20 F and sometimes household currents will vary causing slight temperature differences Remember to check the piece frequently while fusing and record changes as needed Heating at a slower rate will give you more control over the end result Once you have achieved the desired look proceed to the Cooling Phase 2 FULL FUSING Wasser at full fuse will result in the glass combining to create a uniform thickness throughout Please note glass likes to be 4 thick When heating glass to full fuse anything less than 1 4 will shrink anything with more will spread out This glass characteristic is extremely important when fusing Wasser Glass due to it s unique thin qualities Layering the glass fusing slower and not going to full fuse can reduce shrinkage When full fusing several pieces of glass place your base glass on a prepared kiln shelf or shelf paper Using a tiny drop of adhesive such as white glue secure your glass pieces in place on top of the base glass and aad layers one at a time Wasser to Wasser Full Fuse slowly bring Wasser
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