In 2013 I wrote an article for Glass Pattern Quarterly explaining how to make a wall vase with a pocket. If I am not mistaken, it is in the spring issue. Last week one of our workshop participants wanted to make one and I took some pictures, unfortunately after I already had cleaned it.
To the left is an image of the finished vase. It was created with Wissmach luminescent glass and 2 strips of Kaiser Lee Board. The luminescent faces down during firing, but will be seen on the front of the vase. The mold strips are placed onto a Kaiser Lee Board kiln shelf. Therefore we have very even heat distribution and can fire fairly fast.
Firing Schedule – Fuse and Slump Wall Vase
- Ramp up 600°F to 1000° F hold :10
- Ramp afap to 1410°F and hold for :10
- Ramp afap to 900°F and hold for :60
- Ramp 100°F to 700°F and no hold
- Let cool to room temperature
This second image shows the backside of the vase, filled with little glass nuggets to give you an idea of the pocket. To the right is the mold set up. To create the pocket I made a tube with Papyros paper which I filled with Kaiser Lee Board sand. Another of my KLENDOX (Kaiser Lee Sand Box) ideas. Below are a few pictures from my article.
Making the tube with KLB sand has a few advantages. First it does not insulate as well as a whole piece of board or pieces of fiber paper would. Emptying the pocket is also very easy and you can re-use it countless times, as any of your Kaiser Lee Board shelves and molds.
Have fun creating and if you like , please share some pictures with us.
Really like it . Thanks for the inspiration. Betty
I remember making one in class..years ago!
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