Fuseworks™ Microwave Kiln
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1. CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 16 SHOULD NOT USE THIS KIT AND ITS CONTENTS WITHOUT STRICT ADULT SUPERVISION Diamond Tech Tampa FL 800 937 9593 813 806 2923 Fax 800 299 3313 www DiamondTechCrafts com FIRST FIRING KILN PREPARATION FIRING GLASS The Fuseworks Microwave Kiln must be pre fired before the first use To pre fire kiln Cut a square of kiln paper to fit the base of the Fuseworks THIS IS NOT A TOY CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 16 SHOULD NOT USE THIS KILN center the empty kiln inside the microwave Ensure lid is sitting on top of the kiln base Close Microwave Kiln Place paper on the kiln base Kiln paper is only AND ITS CONTENTS WITHOUT STRICT ADULT SUPERVISION microwave door and microwave for 3 minutes on high Wearing heat resistant gloves or mitts good for one firing Carefully read all instructions before using the Fuseworks Microwave Kiln carefully remove from microwave place on a heat resistant surface and allow to cool for 30 e Layer cut glass on top of kiln paper Leave at least a 5 8 minutes Now the Fuseworks Microwave Kiln is ready for use border around the glass and the edge of the kiln paper Do IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS GLASS TYPES not allow the glass to touch the sides of the kiln wall or the An 800 to 1200 WATT microwave oven is recommended for use with Fuseworks Microwave Kiln Do NOT use microwave ovens with plastic interiors Follow ALL microwave manufacturers safety instruct2. AFTER FIRING When desired results have been achieved using heat resistant gloves remove the whole kiln from the microwave oven Set on a heat resistant pad The area around the Fuseworks Microwave Kiln should be free of clutter and in a safe location Do NOT allow to cool under an overhead cabinet Never block the opening at the top of the Fuseworks Microwave Kiln Do not remove lid at this time Removing lid will cause thermal shock resulting in breakage Allow your fused piece to anneal for a minimum of 30 minutes without removing kiln lid time could be longer depending on the thickness of the project You will be tempted to open the lid and look at your piece but do not as this can be dangerous and will result in cracked projects Do not reuse the kiln until it has completely cooled for at least 30 minutes Continuous use without cooling can cause damage to the kiln Your fused project must cool completely before removing from the kiln This can take up to 40 50 minutes Once cooled you can remove the fiber paper from the back of the fused project by rubbing the surface with a wet paper towel or cleaning the project under warm water TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cracked glass in the kiln during firing Solution Clean and dry glass thoroughly Make sure glass being used has the same Coefficient of Expansion COE Problem After glass project cools fused project cracks Solution Cool more slowly After removing the kiln form the mi
3. and noting fusing times Keep detailed firing log notes
4. crowave leave the lid on for at least 30 minutes in an area free of drafts Problem Fused project has sharp edges Solution Use a glass file or fingernail file to remove burs Problem Glass embeds itself into kiln walls or base Solution Allow both glass and kiln to cool completely Use a utility knife to carefully cut and remove glass from the kiln Problem Cracks blisters and or loss of interior kiln coating Solution This should not impact the operation of the kiln If large areas of the coating are damaged and the glass is heating unevenly a replacement top is recommended Problem Dichroic glass shatters and breaks during fusing Solution This could be the result of heating the glass too rapidly Try reducing the power of the microwave by 50 for a longer length of time REPLACEMENT PARTS Diamond Tech offers replacement parts should your kiln become damaged To order contact Diamond Tech 800 937 9593 or 813 806 2923 Replacement TOD cccseceeeee FW849TOP Replacement Base 00008 FW849BASE Microwave Kiln Fuseworks Firing Log Make copies for future use Fuseworks Microwave Kiln Instruction Manual WARNING THIS IS NOT A TOY THE GLASS FUSED INSIDE THIS KILN CAN REACH TEMPERATURES OF 1400 1600 F AND CAN RESEMBLE COLD GLASS IT IS CAPABLE OF SERIOUS BODILY HARM AND PROPERTY DAMAGE IF NOT HANDLED PROPERLY IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY AND YOURS ALONE TO USE THIS KIT CORRECTLY
5. ions especially those referring to ventilation and dedicated plug etc Microwave needs to be free of food and other debris before use with the Fuseworks Microwave Kiln Clean the microwave thoroughly after each use with a household cleanser recommended by the microwave oven manufacturer The interior of the Fuseworks Microwave Kiln and its contents can reach temperatures of 1400 F 1600 F which is extremely hot Temperatures this high can cause serious bodily harm and property damage if not handled properly Keep kiln away from children and pets while fusing and cooling Prolonged heating of Fuseworks Microwave Kiln can cause damage to the interior of the kiln and microwave Do not exceed 6 minutes of continuous fusing heating time A minimum 3 clearance must be maintained between the ceiling of the microwave and the top of the kiln If you do not have a turntable it is recommended that a ceramic fiber blanket be used under the kiln Remove Fuseworks Microwave Kiln immediately from the microwave oven when heating is complete Always use heat resistant gloves mitts when handling the hot kiln Using two hands hold the base and the top together while removing kiln from the microwave oven Place hot kiln on a heat resistant and non combustible surface such as fiber board ceramic tile or a trivet during the cooling stage Any other surface could result in melting or burning of the surface material or a fire Keep your area clea
6. r from any clutter Do not place kiln to cool under a kitchen cabinet KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN AND PETS When removing the lid from the base place the lid upside down on a heat resistant surface Only use the base provided with microwave kiln Do NOT use kiln wash on the base of the Fuseworks Microwave Kiln USE KILN PAPER ONLY Do not use the kiln to fire anything other than glass i e metals or combustibles of any kind Use at your own risk and follow all recommendations and common sense safety precautions 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 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 e Put on safety glasses e Place glass on a clean flat cutting surface with the smooth side of the glass facing towards you Start on an edge of the glass holding the cutter firmly in one hand Keep the cutter perpendicular to the glass Push the c
7. utter gently and evenly across the glass Decrease pressure slightly as you reach the opposite edge of the glass lift the cutter off the glass at the end 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 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 Ly 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 information on cutting glass curves ovals and circles through online searches books and classes e After cutting glass to the desired shape clean and dry with a lint free cloth If using fusing glue to hold your glass project in place make sure the glue is completely dry before firing Sey ed i ETN RA sa aA Re o place pieces on kiln base of the kiln Glass allowed to touch the kiln base or place in microwave walls will stick and can cause irreparable damage to the kiln during the fusing process Carefully place kiln base with glass in the center of microwave oven Place lid on top of the base WARNING Never leave microwave or kiln unattended during the firing process Set temperature for the microwave on high Choose times for firing from the chart below PLEASE NOTE Every micro
8. wave oven and kiln will vary The ranges found in the chart below are average ranges Actual times will vary depending upon your microwave oven the thickness of glass as well as your desired results o HOT TIP Take good notes Glass Thickness Use the Firing Log on back of this manual W 2 118 pos to keep important information about fusing projects This information will help repeat 1100 2to3 2 1 8 pcs good projects and prevent bad ones 1200 2to3 1 2 1 8 pcs When microwave time has expired use heat resistant gloves or mitts to carefully open the lid If your piece is not fused to your liking return kiln lid and microwave at 30 second intervals until piece is fused Do not leave the lid off the kiln for extended periods of time during this stage Never touch the glass Do not heat for more than 6 minutes 7 HOT TIP HOT glass looks like COLD glass BE CAREFUL e A good fuse indicator is to watch for a red glow to appear in the hole at the top of the kiln When it changes to a yellow orange this will indicate the glass has entered a full fuse stage At this stage glass corners will become rounded When you see more of a yellow glow the piece should be fully fused T HOT TIP 7o see the glow more readily cover the microwave light by cutting a small piece of cardboard to cover the light source and tape into place e To have the most success with your fusing project it will require some testing
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