Fusing Boro????

[JDeMoss]

It may be a dumb idea, but I don't know anything about fusing or slumping. I have a million ideas that would incorporate my flameworked boro designs with fusing and slumping if it is possible. Anyone know?

[trevinoblanquetglass]

I sure hope you get an answer to this question because I'm going through the exact same thing right now! I do believe that boro fuses/slumps around 1600F... someone correct me if I'm wrong. I just ordered a bunch of warm glass books so I'll update my post if I find out anything else.

I'm curious as to why boro colored sheet glass isn't available? I know that boro clear sheet "float" glass is out there. I guess I'll have to paint everything once I figure out the main fuse/slump process.

Thanks for bringing up this topic! I'll definitely be following it!!

[InspiredGlass]

I'm a few months late in the conversation, but I'm curious to know if you ever tried it. I'm primarily a fuser, and every time I see the boro glass I wonder if there is a way to use it for fusing. Any luck with that?

[Mike Jordan]

I don't know anything about Boro glass, but if you use the right temps for the glass, you can fuse it... of course the question is what are you going to fuse it to? Just like with fusing any glass, you can only fuse it to what it is compatable with or chances are it is all going to come apart at some point... and maybe very dramatically.

Mike

[Dennis Brady]

It may be a dumb idea, but I don't know anything about fusing or slumping. I have a million ideas that would incorporate my flameworked boro designs with fusing and slumping if it is possible. Anyone know?

The problem isn't getting boro to fuse - it's controlling the devit. I know dozens that have experimented but none that achieved satisfactory results.

I suggest if you want to incorporate torchworked glass with kilnformed, you do as others have and switch to soft glass. Some of the most outstanding glass art is being done by combining torch and kiln. Add a touch of sandblast for extra detail and it can be breathtakingly beautiful.

The problem with kiln fusing torched elements is working out high speed firings that will get the pieces to fuse before gravity distorts the designs. Some artisans intentionally exaggerate portions to allow for some sag during the kiln firing.

[hotglass34]

Hi Jenny

Armstrong has a line called float fire 82..they have it all.

I have not tried this line ..so no tips to give.
http://www.armstrongglass.com/

Patty Johnson