Firing Schedule for Precuts
Temp probes never match from kiln to kiln. For instance, these are the two firing schedules I use to achieve a TAC fuse. I recommend starting with Jen-Ken settings. Always do a test firing with scrap glass before using your precut. If the edges do not adhere all the way around the precut, bump up the 1355 by 10°. If the piece appears to blob and distort (not maintaining the precut shape) lower by 10°. ***These temps are both much higher than standard Tac fusing temps but have worked well for me.
96 COE Firing Programs
|
Kiln |
segment |
rate, °/Hr |
Set Point Temp |
Hold/Soak Time |
|
Jen-Ken Small Kiln 15” circle shelf |
1 |
300 |
1250 |
30 min |
|
|
2 |
400 |
1355 |
10 min |
|
|
3 |
9999 |
960 |
1 hr |
|
|
4 |
100 |
800 |
0 min |
|
Kiln |
segment |
rate, °/Hr |
Set Point Temp |
Hold/Soak Time |
|
Skutt Large Kiln 42” x 30” shelf |
1 |
500 |
250 |
12 min |
|
|
2 |
500 |
500 |
12 min |
|
|
3 |
500 |
750 |
12 min |
|
|
4 |
600 |
1250 |
20 min |
|
|
5 |
600 |
1400 |
20 min |
|
|
6 |
9999 |
1000 |
1 hr |
|
|
7 |
90 |
970 |
1 hr |
|
|
8 |
120 |
750 |
1 hr |
90 COE Firing Programs ( I do not fuse in 90 COE so these are recommended based on my kiln manual)
|
Kiln |
segment |
rate, °/Hr |
Set Point Temp |
Hold/Soak Time |
|
Jen-Ken Small Kiln 15” circle shelf |
1 |
300 |
1250 |
30 min |
|
|
2 |
400 |
1398 |
10 min |
|
|
3 |
9999 |
960 |
1 hr |
|
|
4 |
100 |
700 |
0 min |