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SPRAY "A" OVERGLAZE prevents devitrification. Spray "A" is a low melting point clear glass, ground to a fine powder. This powder is held in suspension and is sprayed on your project before firing. Use Badger Air Brush to apply an even coat.

Sold in 16oz bottles (#0241)  $33.99

FUSE MASTER SUPER SPRAY is a 99.98% lead free overglaze. Use on all your kiln-fused projects. Fire to 1250°F for a satin, matte surface. Fire to 1300 to 1700°F for a shiny surface. Will not discolor reds, yellows, oranges or other sensitive colors. Can be used on iridized and dichroic glass. Use Badger Air Brush for application.

• Available in 8oz bottles (#0238)  $22.48

• or in quarts -32oz (#0239)  $63.98

LOW TEMPERATURE OVERGLAZES mature at lower temperatures than regular overglazes listed above.  Both contain lead and are not for use on food bearing surfaces. Sold in 4oz bottles.

• BENDING GLAZE (#0236) matures at 1100°F and is used often when bending glass replacement parts for antique shades.  $14.98

• BACK MAGIC (#0237) matures at 975°F. This temperature is well below the slumping point of most glass. Used to give a finished effect to the bottoms or backs of pieces. It doesn't completely obscure the texture on the bottom, but will smooth and gloss over the rough spots.  $14.98

SHELF PRIMER keeps glass from sticking to kiln shelf.  When first applied, Shelf Primer is purple and turns white when fired.   Use Haik Brush for even application.  Shelf primer is also known as Kiln Wash.  Sold as:

• A "dry quart" which weighs about 1½ lbs and makes five "liquid quarts" of wash (#0242)  $8.28

• Or in a 5 lb bag (#0243)  $20.98

HIGH FIRE SHELF PRIMER is used when you take your kiln up higher than normal, such as when you "rake" your glass.  Also perfect for coating your mandrel when making glass beads.  Sold in two sizes:

• 24 oz  (#0248)  $8.28

• 5 lb (#02485)  $20.98

BULLSEYE SHELF PRIMER is sold in a five pound bucket.  The choice of professionals everywhere.  Leaves absolutely the finest finish on the back of your glass!  Order #0249, $30.68

WASH AWAY (#0247 -- 8oz bottle) will quickly remove shelf primer residue from the back side of your fused glass.  Use a little Wash Away and a non-metallic scouring pad to scrub away the remaining residue for a cleaner, neater finish.  $6.29

FUSERS GLUE (#02455) holds your work together as you assemble the pieces of glass prior to setting in the kiln. 4 oz squeeze bottle  $6.88

GLASTAC FUSING GLUE BY BULLSEYE (#02456) is a 4 oz bottle of Bullseye's preferred fusing glue.  Pale pink color shows where you have applied it, burns off neat and clean. $6.58

SQUEEGEE OIL (#0244 -- not illustrated) is used to hold fine frit in place when you are preparing a piece for fusing. Also used with enamels.  Burns off at relatively low temperatures without leaving a residue.  8oz bottle.  $14.59

MANIPULATORS (#73423) were designed by Debra Van Tol to move and manipulate glass while it is in the kiln.  Three rods are included in the set, one straight (to help push glass through drop out molds) and two are hooked, for raking hot glass or to help position glass on molds while they are slumping.  $9.29/set

FUSING WIRE (#0246) (not shown) is a special ni-chrome alloy wire that allows you to fuse loops in jewelry.  Stays silvery when fired.  Sold in 18 gauge and 22 gauge:

• 18 Gauge, 36" lengths. (#0246)  $1.99

• 18 Gauge, 20 ft lengths (#02461) $7.49

• 22 Gauge is also called "stamen wire" as it is often used as details in fused flowers.  36" length (#02465)  $1.59

• 22 Gauge, 20 ft lengths (#02466) $4.99

Kiln Manipulators

Kiln Safety Glasses

Zetex Gloves

Haik Brush
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