Slumpy’s Armored Kiln Gear Stainless Steel Grids
Instruction and Application Guide
Slumpy’s Stainless Steel Grids have many applications. They can be used to create texture onto glass and as a mold by bending
and forming the stainless steel grid into any shape you desire. The following information is a guide on how you can
creatively use Slumpy’s Grids for fun and practical applications.
Texture Application with Stainless Steel Grids
Slumpy’s carries several weaves of Stainless Steel Grids sold in 12 to 18 inch squares. The smaller the weave the less room
the glass has to melt or fuse into the grid. With that said, the tighter the grid weave the more success you will have when fusing.
The Satin Fuse Grid, SS-854, is Slumpy’s tightest grid and can be used as a fusing surface. The most successful application of the Armored Kiln Gear Grids is
embossing texture onto glass by taking an already fused piece of glass and slumping onto the grids..
How to get texture
1.Take the grid and if needed cut it down to size with cutting shears. Wash grid well with a brush removing any grease or dirt
residue from inside the weave. Any missed grease will appear on your glass, similar to sample picture of SS-850, when fired.
2. Prime Grid with Primo Primer by heating to 500°F and brushing on when hot. If priming with Boron Nitride Spray, spray on stainless steel grid at room
temperature. Place fiber paper on kiln shelf and place primed grid atop. Take a piece of fused glass and place it atop the grid.
3. Set kiln for a slump firing. You may need to add minutes to the hold time to get the a more embossed design onto glass. The thicker
or heavier the glass the less time will be needed. If desiring more definition after firing do another slump firing, make sure to align.
4. Once you have the desired texture on glass continue with project. Slump or drape glass on mold for a unique piece.
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Making a Grid Mold
These Stainless Steel Grids become stiffer as the weave becomes more
wide. So if looking to use a tight weave grid you may need to use kiln posts
to hold your design into shape. Remember to add fiber paper underneath
and prime kiln posts so your glass won’t stick to the posts or kiln shelf.
1.Take the grid and if needed cut it down to size with cutting shears. Wash grid well with a brush removing any grease or dirt from inside the weave.
2. Bend Grid into desired mold shape. Prime Grid with Primo Primer by heating to 500°F and brushing on when hot. If priming with Boron Nitride Spray, spray on stainless steel grid at room
temperature.
3. Set fiber paper on kiln shelf and place grid mold on paper (and posts if needed).
4. Set kiln for a slump firing. You may need to add minutes to the hold time to get the a more embossed design onto all of the glass. The thicker or heavier the glass the less time will be needed. If desiring more definition after firing do another slump firing, make sure to align.
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