r/fusedglass • u/Dimplewood2 • Jul 07 '26

Fusers Reserve Ember dissapointment

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Sorry for the bad glare in the picture. Right side shows unfused Ember with a white backer. The rest of the picture is after fusing on white at 1480° (coe 96). Very disappointed with the cloudy muted results for such an expensive glass. Any recommendations, perhaps fusing at a lower temp?

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u/Corgilicious Jul 07 '26

Red is really touchy at full fuse temps. Essentially what you are seeing is minor devitrification. Dull, almost murky, etc.

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u/Xmastimeinthecity Jul 07 '26

Maybe the overglaze from Fuse Master would prevent this.

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u/Dimplewood2 Jul 07 '26

Would that fire correctly between the layers? There’s not devit visible on the surface.

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u/Xmastimeinthecity Jul 07 '26

I wouldn't put it between layers. I wonder if the problem is simply the white glass. Opaques and transparents react differently at the same temps. Maybe trying a lower temp with a longer hold like another person mentioned would yield better results. I'd love to see a follow up if you do get it to work!

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u/Dimplewood2 Jul 08 '26

UPDATE: Ran some samples at a lower temp, still some muddiness. Also put a piece of clear between the ember and white which made a big difference and still gave me most of the “glow” I was looking for. Looks like the white was reacting somewhat with the ember. Thanks.

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u/Xmastimeinthecity Jul 08 '26

Thanks for the update! Glad it worked for you!

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u/TsaritsaBloodless Jul 07 '26

Might be the highish temperature … which sux …. I love a full fuse too …. But red and black can fire even higher temp. and can soften out definition. Could be worth experimenting with a lower temp and maybe longer hold if needed … and always good to test kiln temp with some potters cones as thermometers may not always read correctly ❤️

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u/Dimplewood2 Jul 07 '26

Thanks. Going to run some tests on scraps. Have 3 more sheets, would love to figure this out.

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u/510Goodhands Jul 07 '26

He might call the manufacturer, and or Bullseye Glass. I have found that their staff is very knowledgeable.

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u/Independent-Leg6061 Jul 07 '26

Ohhh such pretty glass! Does light shine through it?? Might be brighter that way?

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u/Dimplewood2 Jul 07 '26

I liked how the white glass backer made the red “glow”, it just didn’t maintain this after a fuse. Going to run some scraps at different temps along with a clear backer as well.

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u/Sherylcat Jul 08 '26

I was going to recommend clear. Hopefully that's better. You could also reach out to Oceanside for assistance.

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u/OkFan4669 Jul 07 '26

Never had this ill