Glass Tips from Verrier

  There is some general guidance on using glue in kiln forming processes. Avoid Glue Altogether Do not use glue of any kind if at all ...

  Let’s think about moisture and large bubbles from under the glass. It is not the water, but the gasses created by the decomposition of mat...

Some people have begun using glue guns to stabilise their glass before transporting to the kiln.   These use glue sticks which are a...

The placing of glues to hold the glass pieces temporarily is important.   Often unsightly black marks appear due to inappropriately plac...

People often find that their glued pieces shift in the firing.   Sometimes dramatically. This can be from placement or boiling of the gl...

The best solution is to avoid the use of glue completely. If you cannot, use as little as possible and make sure it burns out cleanly. The...

There are a lot of views on what amount of space is required between copper foiled glass pieces.   Some say the pieces should be tight, oth...

The use of super glue in the kiln causes cyanide gas This is not true.  But because it is such a persistent belief, a lot of detail is gi...

Frit Yes, clear fine frit can be a risk free alternative to glue.  Glue is to keep things in place while moving to the kiln.  Fine to m...

Stringers and rods never seem to stay where you put them. Glue them and they move after the glue has burned away.   Grinding a flat sid...

cambridgecreativenetwork.co.uk Some times you want large bubbles, but when you don't, you need to know about the causes of, and way...

Placing stringer is often difficult. Not simply to put it into place, but to keep it there. People tend to hold the pieces with glue. Ho...

Super glue is frequently used as a temporary fixative in assembly of kiln forming projects. There is some concern about safety, as it is k...