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Originally Posted by markmccourt
I am trying to help my fiance' get started with making soft glss beads and all the color keeps popping and blowing up. Do you have to warm them in the kiln first? And also, how long do the beads need to kiln at 950 for? And do you need one or two coats of bead release on the mandrel? Thanx for your help. I am a boro guy, so this is all new to me. Thanx!
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how cold is your studio...and if MY glass was exploding in the flame I would certainly stick the ends in the kiln while I am getting ready...but
generally....I only have problems with larger rods of hand pulled glass...
