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12x12 Semi Soft FiberFrax Fiber Paper 1/16

12x12 Semi Soft FiberFrax Fiber Paper 1/16" Thick Sheet Fusing Supplies

$ 5.69

Availability: 17 in stock
  • Bundle Listing: No
  • Brand: FiberFrax
  • Type: Fusing Supplies
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • MPN: Does Not Apply
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Modified Item: No
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Model: 12x12 Semi Soft FiberFrax Fiber Paper 1/16" Thick
  • Condition: New
  • Custom Bundle: No
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

    Description

    A lightweight refractory material processed from high purity alumina-silica fibers. Withstands temperatures up to 2300 degrees F (1260 degrees C). Can be used in place of shelf primer. G
    ives a slightly textured surface to the back of your work. 1/16” paper is good for many firings.
    Does not contain asbestos and does not need to be pre-fired. One 12" x 12" Sheet.
    Fiber paper is different from thin shelf paper. It is thicker and adds texture to your glass whe
    n fusing. The fiber paper is porous. Air can circulate, therefore large air bubbles are less likely to form between the glass and the shelf.
    CERAMIC FIBER PAPER
    Ceramic fiber paper is made by mixing ceramic fibers in an organic compound and rolling it into sheets of various thickness. It can be used as a separator the same as kiln paper and is often preferred because it is soft and allows for compressi
    on expansion during the kiln firing.
    Smelled foul while firing
    · This is normal. When the organic compounds in the kiln paper are burning off it smells like burning vegetation. The smell goes away when the organic materials finish burning off.
    Turned black while firing
    · It turns black when the organic compounds in it burn off at about 500°F (260°C). No reason for concern. It returns to white further along in the firing cycle.
    Turned spongy after firing
    · This is normal. The kiln firing burned out the organic compounds that held the ceramic fibers together.
    Left a rough surface on the glass
    · Once the organic compounds have burned off the molten glass adopts the texture of the loose ceramic fibers and leaves a texture like an orange peel. Spraying on boron nitride before firing will produce a much smoother finish.
    Fibers embedded in the glass
    · Long hold at high temperature will allow ceramic fibers to embed into molten glass. This is often a problem with high temperature firings like mesh melts and combing.
    SUGGESTIONS
    Some users vent their kiln during the burning stage. Some don’t. It’s a personal choice and makes no difference to the results.