Topic Kilns

Skillful kilnforming usually requires savvy annealing. This lesson explores the many considerations involved in successful annealing of Bullseye Glass.

Recommended Annealing Cycle for Bullseye Glass L206

This 20-minute presentation focuses on the theory and process of getting the stress out of fused glass work and acts as an introduction to the new annealing cycle recommended by Bullseye.

This lesson demonstrates how to use the Sentry Xpress 4.0 for entering a basic program. It also covers other common programming options.

Programming the Sentry Xpress 4 L108

In this lesson, we'll cover how to enter a basic program, as well as some commonly used programming options for the Sentry Xpress 4.

In this lesson, we set up a home studio around a Paragon BenchTop-16, a compact top-loading kiln, addressing its placement and initial firing.

Bringing Home Your New Kiln L086

You can accomplish a lot in a home studio with just a kiln, a table or bench, and some basic tools. Let us show you how.

In this lesson, you will learn how to use Bullseye Shelf Primer, an affordable, essential, and highly effective separator.

Preparing Kiln Shelves L002

In this lesson you will learn how to use Bullseye Shelf Primer, an affordable and highly effective separator.

In this lesson, you will learn how to transform a Paragon Caldera kiln into a Vitrigraph kiln and safely hand-pull stringers for a variety of uses.

Vitrigraph Kiln: Basic Use L027

In this lesson you will learn how to transform a Paragon Caldera kiln into a Vitrigraph kiln and how to safely hand-pull stringers to use when designing, drawing, or painting with glass.

In this lesson, you apply what you learned in the video “Firing: Basic Principles” and design firing schedules for different kinds of fusing.

Firing: Basic Applications L023

In this lesson, using what you learned in "Firing: Basic Principles" you will design firing schedules for fusing, tack-fusing and slumping a platter with a textured surface.

In this lesson, you will learn the eight basic steps that make up a firing schedule, why they are important, and how they vary depending on your aim.

Firing: Basic Principles L015

In this lesson, learn the eight basic steps that make up a firing schedule and why they are important.

Operate a kiln with skill and you raise your odds of making great work with kiln-glass. To that end, this lesson covers kiln operating essentials.

Kiln Operation L012

In this lesson you will learn how to operate a kiln to control precisely how glass is heated, cooled and ultimately formed.

In this lesson, you will learn about types of kiln furniture like kiln shelves, posts, dams, and weights, along with how to use them in kilnforming glass.

Kiln Shelves and Furniture L011

In this lesson you will learn about types of kiln furniture and how to use them in kilnforming glass.

In this lesson, we'll discuss the desirable qualities to look for in any kiln, the most common types available, and the strengths and limitations of each.

Kiln Types L014

In this lesson you will learn about the qualities to look for in any kiln, the most common types of kilns available, and the strengths and limitations of each.

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