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Pattern bars are made by creating a long brick of glass with an embedded pattern. In this example, it is made of strips of black and vanilla opal glass. Each strip is about 8" long, assembled in a geometric pattern. This photo is of the pattern bar partially assembled. |
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Completed pattern bar ready for firing. |
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Several pattern bars, separated by 1/8" fiber paper, and held in place by ceramic dams have been placed in the kiln and are ready for firing.A typical Pattern bar firing schedule, for approx 1 1/4" thick bars made of Bullseye glass:
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After firing. |
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Slicing the pattern bar with a tile saw with a lapidary blade. I like the MK 303 blade.(No, those are not my fingers.) |
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Pattern bar slices.It is best to sandblast all surfaces of the slices before the next firing to prevent devitrification. |
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Examples of pattern bars used in projects. |
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Example of a pattern bar with all transparent glasses. |
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Making a Pattern Bar
