Recently we made a little window for a hot box kiln and were able to film float glass bending. The slumping temperature is much higher than usual due to the heat loss from the window, so please use a regular firing schedule when you slump, not the temps in this video.
Time Lapse Glass Slumping
Tips and Trouble Shooting:
- If the gap is too small to slide pieces together, you’ll need to widen it with either a diamond file or a diamond bit on a dremel tool. Use plenty of water and wear a mask.
- Make sure the feet are level, if your vase isn’t balancing, you may need to grind the feet larger and flatter
- If your fiber paper doesn’t come out cleanly, add water and dig it out with a skewer or hooked wire.
- Yes, the vase can hold water