Fusing - Ceramic Fiber Products
There are a variety of high fire ceramic materials that have many uses for fusing, slumping and casting applications. There are a number of advantages to using these materials; glass can be fired directly on them without the need of shelf primer, your glass will not pick up kiln wash and you have control over the finish on the back. They can be used to form or shape glass in a multitude of ways from drop molds to dams around thicker projects.
All of these products are made up of ceramic fibers and should be handled carefully and in accordance with their enclosed safety data sheets. Most of these products have a binder that burns off during the first firing. It is non-toxic but it sure smells like it is. Ventilation is recommended.
Fiber Paper and Duraboard Samples
Fiber Paper comes in 1/16", 1'8" and 1/4" thicknesses. Most can be reused a few times.
ThinFire Paper is a single use material that ensures a smooth finish on the back of your project. Ideal for jewelry.
Duraboard is a rigid high temperature ceramic board that can be cut to make molds
or dams and carved to add embossed or textural design on the back of your glass. It
can be used several times or rigidized using
Mold Hardener to extend its life.
Available in 1/4", 1/2" and 1" thickness.
Fiberblanket
Durablanket
comes in 1/2" and 1" thickness. Available in 24" x 25' rolls or 24" x 20" pieces. It
is a great insulator for cooling down fused or bead projects slowly. It can be used with Fiber
Mold Hardener
to make strong rigid molds for multi-use firings.