Cool slowly, then cut cold

Annealing & Finishing

Controlled cooling schedules and the coldworking tools that finish a piece after it has cooled.

Wear PPE and ventilate. Eye protection, heat-resistant gloves and extraction are required whenever the furnace, glory hole or kiln is open.

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Annealing Kiln diagram

Annealing Kiln

A small top-loading kiln used for beads, small sculpture and single-piece annealing.

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Annealing Controller diagram
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Annealing Controller

A multi-segment programmer for executing a full annealing curve from heat to room temperature.

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Diamond File diagram

Diamond File

A diamond-coated file for shaping and smoothing glass once it is fully cold.

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Polishing Pad diagram

Polishing Pad

A felt or cerium-loaded pad that turns a fine-ground surface into an optical finish.

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Grinding Wheel diagram

Grinding Wheel

A water-cooled abrasive wheel for shaping and flattening cold glass.

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See it in the 3D Studio

Four interactive simulations covering gathering, shaping, colouring and annealing.

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