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Wanted - glass kiln - UK
HI All
Just wondered if anybody in the UK has a 'spare' kiln (suitable for a beginner in slumping / fusing etc) - that they want to get rid of .....? I was hoping for something with a digital controller - but pretty much anything considered - can't really afford a new kiln at the moment.... Thanks Adrian Suffolk UK ======return email munged================= take out the papers and the trash to reply |
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HI All Just wondered if anybody in the UK has a 'spare' kiln (suitable for a beginner in slumping / fusing etc) - that they want to get rid of ....? I was hoping for something with a digital controller - but pretty much anything considered - can't really afford a new kiln at the moment.... You know, I've been thinking, again. I think kilns should cost more once they have been trained, new kilns should be cheaper, they don't know what to do. Honestly hope you find one, they are great fun.... |
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HI Javahut
On Mon, 3 Oct 2005 17:50:32 -0400, "Javahut" wrote: HI All Just wondered if anybody in the UK has a 'spare' kiln (suitable for a beginner in slumping / fusing etc) - that they want to get rid of ....? I was hoping for something with a digital controller - but pretty much anything considered - can't really afford a new kiln at the moment.... You know, I've been thinking, again. g I think kilns should cost more once they have been trained, new kilns should be cheaper, they don't know what to do. I've been thinking the same thing. I've also noticed that we seem to be seeing the good old 'UK Pounds = Dollars' thing on kiln pricing.... It's almost worth a trip over the pond to collect one.... though I doubt I'd be able to pass it off as hand luggage g. Honestly hope you find one, they are great fun.... Mmm - I've got the book (Glass Fusing by Petra Kaiser) - and it doesn't seem too complicated - but then, these things never do, do they ? I've been doing Tiffany-style work for about 5 years now - and would like to branch out into warmglass - but the cheapest I can find a little Paragon SC2 for over here is just over 500 UK pounds - or getting on for 900 USD - which is a bit too much right now. Where do all the second-hand ( 'trained' g) kilns go ....? I've looked on eBay - but (as you'd expect) they tend to go for over-inflated prices..... Thanks for the encouragement.... maybe it's worth me taking a short course (the local s/g supplier does 1/2-day, 1-day and 2-day courses) - just to see if I get on with the technique before shelling out the cash.... Adrian Suffolk UK ======return email munged================= take out the papers and the trash to reply |
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Adrian - glad to see you are wanting to progress in your stained glass
work. How are you doing? As to getting hold of a 'trained' kiln - why not start small and see if you can find an enamelling kiln locally to get started with. We have bought several and pointed students towards finding their own by advertising in your local newspaper 'wanted' columns. Many hobbyists get themselves one of these and in time when they have given enough enamelled jewellery as Xmas pressies just push it to the back of the garage until they see an advert asking for them!! Of course you probably wont get a controller with them but no harm in learning to fire by eye!! Unfortunately most kilned-glass workers tend to buy another one rather than dispose of their old kilns unless they need the space - I use my last remaining small enamelling kiln for testing new glass and combinations. You could also advertise on line with adtrader.co.uk and freeads.co.uk Hope this helps. Of course you know we sell all the glass you need too as well as the Boyce Lundstrom series of books and lessons packs!! Elizabeth |
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Hi adrian, If you are looking for a small glass Furnace for beginners
check this site: www.falorniglass.com they have very small glass furnace called MICROGLASS from 10 KG to 75 kg workable glass. Fab |
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