Often used to do a comparison test of glazes on bisque tiles, a very fun use for microkilns is to make Raku Jewellery.

You can make Raku Jewellery by using a brush-on raku glaze such as our Spectrum range on bisque—firing at 800w for 3 minutes taking straight out of the kiln and placing straight into combustable materials in a biscuit tin

You can use the plaster moulds and the heat resistant hooks on the next page. It is a good idea to fire both earings at the same time and the pendant as well if you have room. Perhaps can use size 1 stilt to enable you to glaze both sides at the same time?

To cope with the thermal shock we would recommend that the bisque be made with Scarva Paperclay or a Porcelain clay.

Let your microwave kiln cool down fully between firings. Some schools use two/three microkilns but you should still let the microwave cool down as well every now and then.

You do not need to use ceramic fibre paper under bisque.

PLEASE READ THE SAFETY TIPS

Let your microwave kiln cool down fully between firings and let the microwave cool down periodically as well.

We recommend using a refractory post under the kiln when it is firing in the microwave.

It will be very hot—so please be very careful when picking it up.

Always take the microkiln out of the microwave to cool down (approximately 20 minutes) —do not leave it in the microwave.

Adjust the firing time to the wattage being used. So if it takes 330 seconds at 900w it probably takes 270 seconds at 1100w, 370 seconds at 800w and 495 seconds at 600w. We do not recommend using over 1100w .

Always have at least 2” of clearance between the top of the microkiln and the ceiling of the microwave.

Always clean the inside of the microwave if you are going to use it for food afterwards—we recommend buying a second cheap one.

Small microkilns are quicker than medium or large microkilns. Be careful not to overfire.

After firing place the microkiln on a heat resistant batt or something similar ; do not place it under any cabinets or next to any combustable materials.

Do not leave the microkiln while it is in the microwave—there is a very slight danger of a flame extending out of the top hole—if it does shut down the microwave and carfully remove the microkiln.

When fusing place a cut piece of fibre paper on the bottom of the kiln so that any drips etc do not damage the microkiln.

PLEASE REMEMBER this is not a toy and should be used sensibly.

Round the corners of a base which will be capped with a piece of glass with larger dimensions (an overhanging edge). This will help prevent shattering at the edges where the cap slumps over the corners.

Often better to use lower wattage and longer time for thicker pieces to prevent thermal shock.

When fusing place a cut piece of fibre paper on the bottom of the kiln so that any drips etc do not damage the microkiln.

Close the microwave door very carefully so your stacked project won't move!

You can safely affix small pieces of glass to be fused together as a stack of three pieces using a small portion of glue. When the glue dries the glass will not slide or topple over.

A stacked project generally should be maximum of 1/8" high. There is more control when you fire the bottom two layers , let the microkiln cool down and then add whatever else needs to be added and then refire.

A 1"x1" stack of 2 thin layers will eventually turn into a round, domed button if overfired. As you fire a 1"x1" square and then add another layer and fire, the corners of your project will "round" and a third firing will round it even more.

If you roll a small piece of fibre paper into a small roll (tube) and put it between two pieces of glass with the edges sticking out on both sides, it will make a channel that you can string chain through.

Dichroic glass requires hotter temperatures to melt than regular fusible glass.