Drop-Out Vase That Surprised, Fused Glass Tutorial
Jeff Pritchard Jeff Pritchard
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 Published On Feb 5, 2022

One fused glass project I've never tried before is making a drop-out bowl, or vase, using a drop-out mould/ring. So this is a learning experience for me. The principle is simple; put a thick slab of glass on top, fire it until it softens, and slumps through the hole. What can go wrong!

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⏱️ Chapters ⏱️
0:00 Intro & Details
0:35 Design, Materials & Equipment
2:18 Fire the Stainless Former
5:14 Assembly
7:19 Full Fuse
8:31 Slump Through Drop Out

đź’Ą Burn Off Former
Simply ramp up to a suitable temp, I used 80C and then let cool naturally.

đź’Ą Full Fuse Firing Schedule
#1 - 222 C (432 F) up to 535 C (995 F), hold 60 minutes
#2 - 333 C (632 F) up to 670 C (1238 F), hold 30 minutes
#3 - 333 C (632 F) up to 805 C (1481 F), hold 10 minutes
#4 - Full down to 482 C (900 F), hold 120 minutes
#5 - 38 C ( 100 F) down to 425 C (797 F), no hold
#6 - 82 C ( 180 F) down to 371 C (700 F), no hold
#7 - 316C (600 F) down to room temp.

đź’Ą Slump Firing Schedule
This didn't work so I've omitted it.

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