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nylon fibers--"burnout inquiry"

updated sat 15 jan 00

 

NakedClay@aol.com on thu 13 jan 00

Hi!

Does nylon fiber burn out during bisque firing? I've not used this material.

I also wonder if fumes from the nylon are moreso toxic, than clay being fired
without nylon.

Milton NakedClay@AOL.COM

Wade Blocker on fri 14 jan 00



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> From: NakedClay@aol.com
> To: CLAYART@LSV.UKY.EDU
> Subject: Re: Nylon Fibers--"burnout inquiry"
> Date: Thursday, January 13, 2000 2:42 PM
>
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> Hi!
>
> Does nylon fiber burn out during bisque firing? I've not used this
material.
>
> I also wonder if fumes from the nylon are moreso toxic, than clay being
fired
> without nylon.
>
> Milton NakedClay@AOL.COM



Milton, the nylon fibers burn out during bisque firing. Re toxicity that is
not my field but Monona's or Eduard"s. However if you do not work in your
workshop while having a firing, and your windows are open there should be
no problem. I have used both nylon and fiberglass for draped forms, and
to reinforce platters and have not had anything crack during the firing.
Mia in ABQ