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Original MGC article · My Glass Cookbook
What Is a Kiln Schedule?
A plain-language foundation for reading a firing schedule as a map of heat over time — not just a peak temperature.
Video lesson · Bullseye
Glass Cutting
Want to learn how to cut glass? This video on Glass Cutting Basics introduces essential techniques for cutting sheet glass cleanly and accurately—perfect for both beginners and experienced kilnformers. Learn the tools and tips you need to shape glass for your kilnforming projects with confidence.
Educational PDF · Bullseye Glass
Glass Cutting Basics
Learn the basics of scoring and breaking glass so your first project pieces fit the way you expect.
Original MGC article · My Glass Cookbook
The Five Phases of a Fused-Glass Firing
A practical map of heat-up, bubble squeeze, forming, cooling toward anneal, and annealing/cooling.
Video lesson · Oceanside
Lesson 1: Intro to Fusing + Tools to Get Started
Lesson 1 of this instructional course provides an overview of the glass fusing process and walks through all the necessary tools and materials while noting which are 'must-have' vs. 'nice-to-have'.
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Kiln Schedules Demystified
Learn how to read ramps, targets, holds, firing phases, and troubleshooting clues before you enter numbers into a controller.
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First firings
Fusing Basics
Get oriented around full fuse, tack fuse, contour fuse, heatwork, and how small schedule choices change the surface.
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Shape work
Slumping & Forming
Understand how glass moves into and over forms, and how firing choices affect shape, texture, and stability.
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Bench skills
Glass Cutting & Prep
Build clean studio habits around scoring, breaking, cleaning, shelf prep, and safe handling before the kiln is involved.
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What Is a Kiln Schedule?
A plain-language foundation for reading a firing schedule as a map of heat over time — not just a peak temperature.
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Rate, Target, Hold: The Three Building Blocks of a Kiln Schedule
How to read each segment of a kiln schedule and understand what the kiln is being asked to do next.
Read article →The Five Phases of a Fused-Glass Firing
A practical map of heat-up, bubble squeeze, forming, cooling toward anneal, and annealing/cooling.
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Writing Firing Schedules for Fusing & Slumping
Studio Tips
Glass Cutting Basics
Studio Tips
Tips for Tack Fusing
Studio Tips
Getting Started with Kiln-Fired Glass
Getting Started
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Essential Product Information
Art Glass Catalogue (Updated June 2025)
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Glass Cutting
Want to learn how to cut glass? This video on Glass Cutting Basics introduces essential techniques for cutting sheet glass cleanly and accurately—perfect for both beginners and experienced kilnformers. Learn the tools and tips you need to shape glass for your kilnforming projects with confidence.
Lesson 1: Intro to Fusing + Tools to Get Started
Lesson 1 of this instructional course provides an overview of the glass fusing process and walks through all the necessary tools and materials while noting which are 'must-have' vs. 'nice-to-have'.
Wissmach Edge Construction Tutorial
Check out this tutorial from Wissmach Kiln Consultant Drew Kail!
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Royal Bl & Turq Frit, Cobalt Bl, & Turq Streamers Clear Base Collage
004216-0000-F · 004216
CB · 3 mm
Red, Orange and Yellow Frit, Orange Streamers Clear Base Collage
004211-0000-F · 004211
CB · 3 mm
Turquoise Blue
000116-0030-F · 000116
Opalescent · 3 mm
Clear/White, Wispy Smooth Iridescent
309S-IR
Tr
Sky Blue/White, Wispy Smooth Fusible
833-91S-F
Tr
Olive/White Streaky Smooth Fusible
828-94S-F
Se
Sea Blue Transparent/White
96-76-S · 96-76
P
Midnight Blue Transparent/Pear Transparent/White
96-197 NL-S · 96-197 NL
P
Irish Green Tr/White
96-191 D-S · 96-191 D
P