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controller

controller

See kiln controller. »

compatible

compatible

Glass that can be fused together without exsessive residual stress is considered compatible.  See coefficient of expansion. »

Electrical kiln element

coil

See element. »

Coefficient of Expansion

COE

See coefficient of expansion. »

Coefficient of Expansion

coefficient of expansion

Coefficient of expansion (COE) is the rate at which a material expands when heated. »

pâte de verre

pâte de verre

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overglaze

overglaze

A flux applied to the surface of glass to minimize devitrification. »

mold hardener

mold hardener

Also called mold rigidizer.When applied to refractory fiber products (such as fiber blanket), dried and fired, mold hardener allows the glass fuser to create reusable molds. »

mold

mold

A ceramic or metal form used for glass slumping. »

mica

mica

A silicate mineral. »

CMC

CMC

See carboxymethyl cellulose »

Paragon Industries CS-14S clamshell style kiln.

clamshell

See "kiln styles". »

aperture pour

aperture pour

See "pot drop". »

casting

casting

Creating an object by filling a mold with liquid and then allowing or causing that liquid to harden. In the case of kilnformed glass, the liquid is molten glass. »

carboxymethyl cellulose

carboxymethyl cellulose

Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) is used as a glue/binder in many fused glass products. »