Once Reusche tracking black has been fired to cure can the piece be refired for a flatter fuse?

[OKARTIST2BE]

I had a fused glass project explode. That hasn’t happened to me in years but have a new kiln, new size, a computer controller instead of manual…too many changes! I’ve cut out the good sections from the mess and will replace the bad sections and will then turn it all into a stained glass window instead of a solid fused panel (never give up). One of the sections picked up a texture on the bottom that may be mis-interpreted as a crack by a potential buyer. Does anyone out there know if I can refire a painted piece up to full flat fuse temps without boiling and/or destroying the already fired tracing black on it?

Thanks very much in advance.

[Stephen Richard]

I have found that you can fire tracing paints up to full fuse temperatures without loss of paint, although it may expand a little.

Stephen Richard

blogs at: http://www.verrier-glass.blogspot.com/ and  http://www.glasstips.blogspot.com/

[boxeldercompany]

I am tracing glass with the Black Reusche.  Does it need to be covered before firing?

[Anonymous]

It is best to fuse the tracing black to the base layer BEFORE capping with another layer of glass.

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Paul
FusedGlass.Org
Helios Kiln Glass Studio
PaulTarlow.com

 

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