Silver Stain Kiln Firing Schedule
by Steve Hynds
(Decatur, IL, USA)
I'm using a Reusche silver stain and am unsure about the kiln firing schedule to get it up to the proper temperature. Bring it up fast or slow? How long to soak? I've read up on the precautions and differences with silver stain, but am unsure on firing.
Milly's reply: Hi Steve, thanks for your question. Yes, silver stain - a bit tempermental! You're using the best make though, so you should be able to get some lovely results. Don't forget to test it first on a piece of glass that hasn't got loads of stained glass painting on it - as it's the lowest and last thing to be fired, it can ruin all your work if you're not careful and do your tests. There's more information on my Stain Glass page if it helps.
OK - the kiln firing schedule for silver stain I use is:
100C per hour to 550C. Soak for 5mins.
10C ph to 530. Soak for 5mins.
Off.
If you're in a rush, you can take the glass up 300C an hour - I was always told to do it slowly so have never tried a quicker firing for silver stain. I always do as I'm told! Hope that's ok, post a photo of your finished work when it's done.
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