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what will happen if i fire tiles with mastic?

updated tue 19 jul 05

 

Lois on mon 18 jul 05


I have some tiles that I want to refire. The problem is, they have mastic
on their backs. They were attached to a plywood board but detached and the
glaze was damaged. I want to try to reglaze them and fire them but I
don't know what will happen to the mastic when it is fired to cone 05.
Will it damage my vented electric kiln? Will the residue from the mastic
damage the other ceramic work in the kiln. Thanks in advance for you help.