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streaky

streaky

Glass that is created in the factory by mixing two or more colors together so that the vari »

slump

slump

To heat glass sufficiently so that the glass bends under its own weight, taking the shape of the mold on which it rests. »

segment

segment

See firing schedule. »

schedule

schedule

See firing schedule. »

sandblast

sandblast

Sandblasting (also "abrasive blasting") is used for a wide variety of glassworking techniques. »

running pliers

running pliers

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resist

resist

Any material use to protect glass from the abrasive in sandblasting.Common resists include hand-cut rubberized adhesive material, glue and photographic mask. »

relay

relay

See kiln controller. »

refractory

refractory

A material that is resistant to heat and which has a high melting temperture. »

ramp

ramp

The rate of heating or cooling in a kiln.See our Glass Firing Basics tutorial to learn more. »

powder wafer

powder wafer

The use of "powder wafers" is a process for creating s »

powder (glass)

powder (glass)

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pot drop

pot drop

Also called pot melt or aperture pour.With this technique, a ceramic (usally terra cotta) plant pot is loaded with glass and placed on kiln furniture several inches above the kiln shelf. »

kiln carving

kiln carving

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kiln furniture

kiln furniture

Refractory posts an objects used to support kiln shelves and other objects in a kiln. »