Fused Glass Pot Melt Experiment - What Will Happen?

[@sodalimedesigns]

If you soak those pots in water for about 30 minutes, then use your core bit, it’s much easier to drill. Do this a day before you plan to use so they have time to dry out. I usually drill a bunch at one time so they are ready when ever. Nice video!

[@JamaisonSchuler]

Great tip! Love this glass community!

[@heidiventure9351]

@@JamaisonSchuler to prevent wiggle when drilling a pot, take a piece of 1/2" plywood, drill a hole the same size or slightly larger, then duck tape it to the pot. It will keep you bit from wiggling while you get started.

[@carolynkeiling5514]

Thanks for going to the extra effort to record and narrate your learning adventures. The more we share with each other the less mistakes we have to each make individually! One suggestion....I never throw glass out any more. I found the Batik technique by Lena Beckeus. It's a perfect way to recycle virtually any blank, no matter how ugly. Even blanks with little bubbles, devit, etc can be used.

[@nachshoncohen7752]

Thanks!

[@mcgookey]

Thank you! Please also post your learnings on fixing kiln shelves. I am also trying to find solutions to this issue. I’m wondering if mold casting material may work. Not sure it would be a long term solution.

[@susankachmar6212]

I thank you so much for this...I am not sure I would have wanted to learn this bad enough to experiment this much, but now you have and I won't need to do it. I did learn many things as I have never done this, but was going to try soon. So thanks for the allowing me to be in the gallery.

[@s.r.thenurse1125]

Welcome to KZbin glass fusing videos! Your topics and experiments are wonderfully inventive. Definitely becoming a subscriber as I enjoy your instructive and helpful manner!

[@galevarland4702]

I drip onto a glass sheet. Not always tetka. You can get some great blanks dripping onto colors! I also put papyrus underneath the blank I’m dripping onto.

[@bethsherbert7862]

Awesome video Jamaison! So many lessons in one video! Love the slump idea too!

[@lolomorr6563]

I always put fiber paper down--I found trying to clean off the kiln wash is a pain. If you have sandblasting equipment or flat lap maybe it’s not a big deal. I’ve used scrap on top of the fiber paper -I lay it out jigsaw puzzle like and have never had an issue with fiber paper in the final product. I always have bubbles after a pot melt so I do I fire polish -drill out bubbles and fill with fine frit. I’m enjoying your videos

[@laurajones6486]

Love how you do everything so scientifically. Your videos are very interesting.

[@3PairDesigns]

Holy moly! Good job! You answered some of my questions, that's for sure. Well thank you for doing that experiment, it was really interesting I was a little concerned at the temperature and hold times. Regardless, awesome work and I learned a lot, so thank you for sacrificing (unintentionally) your kiln shelf and the glass. It would be nice if you could salvage some of that glass though. 😉👍

[@alkiezrus]

Thanks for filming this experiment. It has been very informative.

[@lisakeigher7728]

Not sure if this will help because I am learning so much from you but i learned to always dust my shelf with kiln wash. Since I have been doing this I do not have anything that will stick to the shelf. I used a stocking and fill with the kiln wash and just dust before I put anything in. From watching your videos, I know you use bullseye. I use Uroboros and not sure but maybe that is why I have less bubbles. Just a thought. Again, thank you for sharing. Getting back into fusing after many years. Your videos are inspiring.

[@JamaisonSchuler]

I have heard this before! Doesn’t the dry kiln wash get fused into your glass?

[@lisakeigher7728]

@@JamaisonSchuler no…. And in that one video where your shelf was damaged because glass stuck to it….. that has not happened when I dust in addition to kiln washing shelf. Not sure where I even heard this but it has helped. Thanks again!

[@jennifertanner2546]

Thank you for sharing! I'm about to do my first pot melt and found your video while looking for firing schedules. I'm using a clear sheet base under a stainless ring lined with fiber blanket. Fingers crossed 🤞🤞🤞🤞

[@JamaisonSchuler]

Good luck!!!

[@jennifertanner2546]

@@JamaisonSchuler thank you! It went horribly, but I learned from my mistakes and I'll give it another go....just as soon as I repair my kiln floor 🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

[@sparkydogsparky2992]

@@jennifertanner2546 Can you tell us how it went horribly, and what happened to the kiln shelf??

[@joshschneider9766]

you can use a ball tipped dremel bit to cut a circular groove for the drill to bite into as well if youre doing a lot of them. very tedious but it really aids a super clean cut

[@JamaisonSchuler]

Great idea!

[@jenipowell]

Um... that was a wonderful experiment. Sorry, had to do the Um. I always seek out your videos first, they are so well explained, interesting and fun.

[@dorothyclark1989]

great video. I have not tried pot melt yet so this was informative

[@suzieguirsch1065]

Your my favorite glass artist, I'm very new to fusing and I've enjoyed and have learned a lot from watching your videos. OH and your very funny 🤣

[@JamaisonSchuler]

Oh, thank you for those kind words!

[@dlarson9850]

Thanks for all your information, Jameson

[@treefroglyn]

Very interesting experiment. Thanks for sharing.

[@helene650]

Thank you for this video and all of the one's you share. I so love and appreciate you sharing your journey's . . .There is always something I learn from you (since I'm a newbie). One thing I can share is on clay pots to drill holes...set them in a tub like yours with water to cover the drill area. The drill will be a cleaner, faster, smoother and less frustrating...also it will save your diamond bits. Thank you again, be well & safe!

[@JamaisonSchuler]

Great tip! Thanks!!!

[@i.t.577]

Yes! I came here to give Jamaison the same tip. Drilling clay is very similar to drilling glass in that if you have the area to be drilled covered by layer of water, it'll be effortless. The water serves as lubrication, as cooling, and as dust control; and will save your drillbit too I'm a newbie as well and still don't own a kiln, nor have tried glass, but I've spent a big chunk of my quarantine studying and learning from many videos like this one, so I can't wait until I figure out how to ship a small Paragon Caldera to my island and start experimenting.

[@laurieschock6568]

People have also used the pot base for the glass to flow into. A whole other test for that tho! Coated, not coated, paper, etc.... nice video

[@jenniferfragomeni8064]

Using a 3mm circle of clear set on 1/8” fiber paper or Silkemat with Papyros on top works perfectly for me 😃

[@elainefuehrer5739]

thank u again. havent tried a pot melt yet..

[@patriciaandjeffbryantandcr8260]

It would be interesting to see if the zyp side had zyp inclusion in the interior of the slab. Can you slice it open? I have used the sheet glass on the bottom with the shelf covered with wash and thinfire. I found with the base glass being fluid as the glass from the pot hits the bottom it flows out more. and blends. You wouldn't have to use an entire sheet , but large pieces under the holes to act as a buffer as the glass drop happens.

[@JamaisonSchuler]

It would Beni retesting, but the experiment is already trashed. I don’t have that kind of equipment to cut it open, and honestly, I didn’t care to pursue it any further: predominant wisdom says Zyp in a pot melt isn’t a good idea, and I saw enough on the surface to be satisfied and move on. 😊

[@melissaredmond2945]

Okay so why do you do a pot melt? Very new to glass and not sure why you would do this. Do you cut this up and use in other projects. Thanks so much for all you post.

[@JamaisonSchuler]

Well, not sure anyone would do a pot melt like this... I was just testing. But it’s a fantastic way to use up scraps to make platters, cut up into pieces to use in other projects, etc. Google or search KZbin for lots of ideas!

[@i.t.577]

I made a comment about a drilling tip on another of the comments here ....but wanted to tell you, Jamaison, that I LOVE your super methodic and almost scientific-grade approach to learning and to experimenting. What "absolutely doesn't works" for someone may very well be what another person is missing, so I do like you and always try to repeat other's "mistakes", so that I can learn EXACTLY why something is frowned upon by others. I've never done anything with glass, but have spent a lotttt of my pandemic time learning about glass, and videos like yours are my favorite to learn from. Taking lots of notes and keepingba journal with observations and measurements is indeed the best way to learn, and the only way to achieve consistent repeatable results on almost any kind of field, and glass hot glass is no exception. THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEOS!

[@JamaisonSchuler]

I feel like I’m learning as much from the audience as I’m sharing! I’m glad videos like these are valuable to others! Thank you for your very kind words, Ivan.

[@swishh55]

It looks like a solar system on the right. Pretty cool!

[@JamaisonSchuler]

True!!!

[@lisafairbank989]

I think if you wet the bottom before drilling it will cut down on dust and wear on your bit. That's what I do. I do like putting it in the container though... I didn't do that and had some slop to clean up.

[@MichaelMcEwen-x4c]

Hi Jamaison, great video. Thank you. Given the glass yield notes you took, you mentioned starting weights (glass and pot) of 19.4oz., 19.6 oz., and 19.4 oz. The glass yields you provided were 8.6 0z., 8.8 oz. and nearly all for the Zyp. Did you happen to record the starting weights of the empty pots or the starting glass weights? I'm trying to calculate (as closely as I can) how much additional glass to begin with to arrive at a specific volume. On the 1st two (no kiln wash, some kiln wash) if I assume your pots weighed 10oz, and your yield was 8.6 and 8.8, then your starting glass weight would be 9.4 oz. and 9.6 oz. then it sounds like the additional glass (the glass remaining in the mold) was about 9% of the yield volume. Does that sound about right? Thank you!

[@JamaisonSchuler]

Sorry, this was shot nearly three years ago so I don’t have any specifics, but yes, I would think about 10% or less is what remained in the pots, so that math makes sense to me.

[@MichaelMcEwen-x4c]

Thank you! @@JamaisonSchuler

[@rtd217]

Great video, thank you!

[@lesselavie7675]

Great test!

[@revjshoregoss]

i see you have baker racks full of molds etc. can i ask if you have a fairly in expensive source for those

[@JamaisonSchuler]

I just searched Craigslist or Facebook marketplace for used racks and sheet pans

[@terrywooten5169]

Nice video. Thanks!

[@lindaclasson1088]

I just learned that soaking in CLR Calcium & Lime Remover for 24-hrs takes off kiln wash easily.

[@franklinuptowngallery6746]

Corelite shelf......I have one....many divots. How can I fix x it? I've used kiln wash and added many, many layers to the divots. Then took my diamond pad and sanded down. It did fine on first fuse but after fuse, a lot of it turned to dust. I'd love to know how to fix. Any suggestions or products?

[@JamaisonSchuler]

Sorry, no experience repairing a shelf. I just caved and bought a new one 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@lisafairbank989]

another option for the landing of the glass if you don't want a clear base... I use clay saucer bottoms (buy where you buy the pots) and kiln wash them. no risk to your shelf.

[@PattyCunninghamPA]

Did you prefire the pots?

[@JamaisonSchuler]

No, I did not

[@JamaisonSchuler]

Though that wouldn’t be a bad idea!

[@mellisa9459]

Can u make frit out of it?

[@JamaisonSchuler]

I suppose you could but that would be a lot of work and I was worried about contamination within because of the Zyp and kiln wash. It was scrap glass to begin with, so I wasn’t worried about saving it.

[@mellisa9459]

I am hoping as I watch everything I can, that my electrician will come next week. I have tons of glass but as buying from someone else I don’t know what is fused glass or stain glass. So I am selling it all

[@nlla8356]

are you sure the whiter one is not the kiln wash one? You said it was the zip one

[@JamaisonSchuler]

Yes, I’m sure

[@curiousamiba]

Ceramist here, hi 👋 Mixing a bisque or low fired clay piece with glass is possible. Gotta remember terracotta is normally low fire and doesn't like going past 04. That said ceramic glaze has a lot of silica so the binding agent is there you just need to add the glass. Ceramic glaze in clear with crushed glass can create beautiful pieces.

[@EricaBrand]

Thank you! I was about to Zyp the pot and now I will not!

[@nlla8356]

dont use have to use water with those bits??

[@JamaisonSchuler]

With glass, yes. With clay, it can help but not required as I understand it

[@gbleimeyer3659]

A corelite shelf chipped.....oh rats. Sorry to hear that. I have put off buying one as it would be too heavy to lift. Thanks for not glossing over this.

[@JamaisonSchuler]

Share the good, share the bad...

[@nlla8356]

what is zip?

[@JamaisonSchuler]

Zyp, boron nitride release

[@aomanchutube]

The Mexican pots probably don't need a drill to remove the sticker. But ok Italian sure. LOL.

[@lornasaner1130]

Why black?

[@JamaisonSchuler]

I specifically explain why in the video at the 6:50 mark. Thanks.

[@dlarson9850]

Sorry, Jamiason

[@jenniferwhite7134]

You can't "recycle" art glass in your municipal glass recycling bins! Either reuse art glass in another project, or toss in the garbage. It is not "recyclable glass"! =wink=

[@JamaisonSchuler]

Yes, I tossed it in the trash.

[@dlarson9850]

Must be my age! Jamaison. Lol

[@JamaisonSchuler]

LOL!!!