Glass Tips from Verrier

These two substances are useful means of removing kiln wash and refractory mould material from glass. They are important where abrasive meth...

Muriatic acid is a common name for hydrochloric acid.      Let’s look at what is being cleaned off first. The main components of kiln wash...

Note:  These health risks are those associated with industrial exposure – frequent and for extended periods.  They do not apply directly to ...

  This is a note from Christopher Jeffree on a piece of research he did on the effects of three chemicals to remove kiln wash and investment...

Are there any easy tips on how to clean off the cutting oil without having to wipe each of 168 pieces individually? There are a variet...

Vinegar is not recommended for cleaning of glass, and especially not to soak glass in to remove kiln wash or investment materials. The...

Christopher Jeffree has kindly outlined the reasons for the effectiveness of citric acid as a cleaner for removing refractory mould residu...

Pickling Silver This term relates to the removal of firescale from silver by use of chemicals, often slightly warmed. When heated...