I have been dabbling in glass fusion for a few years. I want to set a home studio and am looking for ideas.
I have the opportunity to buy a kiln that has only been fired once for a very low price and am to see it next week.
The kiln can go in the garage.
The main problem I am having is the carpeting in the one bedroom I would like to use.
I am not willing to pull it up or move walls, etc. until I spend more time at this. I want to wait at least 6 months before I make any permanent changes to the house.
I have looked into garage floor mats, dance floors that can go over carpet.
The other issue is the use of frits and powders and what more than using a ventilator do I need to
pay attention to…such as the heat duct in the room.
I really cannot help you- but I can tell you what I have in a metal clay kiln area. I have the kiln in D’s bedroom and on a cart so I can move it to the door to the outside when I use it. I have seen some studios with the kiln on the porch.
Thanks,
where do you do your work?
I can put the kiln in the garage.
But desirable rooms for cutting and design have issues with deep carpeting.
Glass slivers need to be cleaned every time glass is cut.
Powders need a respirator and so not sure if using this in the most desirable room is a good idea as it has
the elliptical and weights there also.
The laundry room has a sink and space but also clothes!
This has become my thorn–what to do.
Not willing to anything major until I have more under my belt but hate using others studios.
H built me a stand up work/storage table in the garage for cutting and grinding. I do everything else in my kitchen. (I am not a powder user) I am just a casual fuser so this works for me. I suppose if I opened an Etsy shop, I may think of a more permanent solution. If I didn’t use the messy saws, then I think I could make it work in an in-house multi purpose studio.
As for glass slivers. I have a little brush and dustpan that work pretty well. For me the issue is that sometimes the smaller pieces fly or the slivers will find their way onto my sleeves/tummy area. Do you think the garage floor mats will be flat enough on the carpet or rollable if you use a chair or will be easy to vacuum? I totally get not wanting to make any changes at this time. I was going to suggest one of those office chair floor pads, but they are also spendy. Heck, if this is just for a short time you even plop down a thicker piece of 4x8 plywood and H could later use the wood for garage shelving.
I remember goggling glass fusing and/or stain glass work shop/room and getting all sorts of fun ideas.
Thanks!
Do you Frits? but not powder?
Interesting about the sleeves and tummy area–I think an old fashion smock would be nice for that.
I am thinking plywood is the was to go.
Our garage is not heated and would be difficult to use. There is an alcove that could be transformed
and for not too much money. My problem is that it would not have much natural light.
Again, thanks. I am going over to Bullseye today to see their employee art show and pick some brains.