How Do You Find The Appropriate Kiln For Glass Fusing?
Glass kilns are much smaller than pottery kilns, and sometimes have special pyrometers and timers made for specifically working with glass. Small glass kilns are perfect for most fused glass and slumped glass projects. Finding the kiln that’s right for you is simple with a little know-how. Find a kiln that will give you an accurate reading of the temperature on the inside of the kiln during the firing process. Some kilns have an air temperature pyrometer built onto the outside of the kiln. Some models don’t come with this feature, and others only have a display window to help you gauge the internal firing temperature. Purchase a separate pyrometer if the kiln doesn’t come with one so that you can read the air temperature of your kiln during firing for precise results. Choose a kiln that is an appropriate size for your glass projects. Glass kilns come in different shapes and sizes. Some are very small and circular, while others might be a bit larger and more square in shape. If your gla
