Microwave Kiln

Glaze  Microwave Kiln

Fused Craft is a supplier of Glaze Microwave Kiln Kits and Glaze Microwave Kilns across Australia. The Microwave kiln come in 3 different sizes Large, Medium and Small. Our Glaze Microwave Kiln Kits are very comprehensive packs filled with all the elements you will need to fused glass in your microwave - get started right away.

The kit includes a microwave kiln, various pieces of opal and clear glass as well as dichroic glass. We have also put together a detailed booklet that explains glass and glass fusing. We have included all the safety gear and glass cutting tools needed. View our video where we unpack our glass fusing kit and show you what's in your kit

We have also made a library of glass fusing video tutorials that will help and explain a range of techniques used in glass fusing and take you through a glass fusing project step by step.

What is a Microwave Kiln

A microwave kiln is a miniature kiln which you place in a conventional microwave and it acts like a potter's kiln.  Glaze Microwaves kilns come in different sizes and are available as starter packs for beginners with everything you need to make your first fused glass pendant.

The microwave kilns are made of a ceramic fibre which is  a kiln insulator, it has a base and a lid. The inside of the lid is coated with a black compound which heats up when placed in a microwave. The black ring or inside coating of high temperature susceptor material (the black colored material).   Susceptor materials are materials that absorb microwave energy (like water, fats, oils, etc).   There are a wide variety of susceptor materials some of which reach very high temperatures > 1800 degs F.

Most common microwave kilns takes between 5 to 10 minutes to reach peak temperature ranges depending on the size of the microwave kiln and the microwave’s wattage.

The advantage of the microwave kiln over a conventional kiln is that it is a lot less costly to run and purchase. A conventional kiln can cost $1000’s, when a glaze kiln is a fraction of that.

Microwave kilns are ideal for hobbyist and home jewellery makers who would like to explore glass fusing without the large costs of a large kiln. Its also easy to use, quick and does not take up a lot of space.

Glaze Microwave Kiln Starter Pack

The Glaze Microwave Kiln Starter Pack is in our opinion the best value for money you will find anywhere in the world our starter pack is full of safety equipment and fusing supplies, every thing you need to get started right away. We have a library of 35 fused glass project video tutorials to help you get started. I you need to as a question contact us and we will be happy to give advice.

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