The spikes you describe are
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November 10, 2008 at 8:43 pm #10963
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The spikes you describe are caused by friction of the melted glass against the surface of the shelf. It is much more common when firing on fiber paper.
Fusing at a lower temperature – so that the glass is less liquid – will also help reduce the problem.
Paul
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Helios Kiln Glass Studio
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