The Budget Potter's Kiln: MICROWAVE GLASS MAKING: Step-by-Step Techniques for Low-Cost Pottery Firing

By Dr. Leonard Archibald

The Budget Potter's Kiln: Microwave Glass Making is a practical, beginner-friendly guide to creating fused glass projects safely and affordably-without the need for a full-size kiln or expensive studio setup.

Designed for absolute beginners and budget-conscious crafters, this book walks you step by step through the complete process of microwave kiln glass making. From selecting compatible glass and setting up a safe workspace to mastering firing schedules, controlling bubbles, and finishing edges, every chapter is written with clarity, realism, and safety in mind.

Inside this guide, you'll learn how to:

Understand how microwave kilns work and what results they realistically produce

Choose the right glass types and avoid materials that cause cracking or failure

Set up a safe, well-ventilated workspace using basic equipment

Use kiln paper, kiln wash, and molds correctly for consistent results

Control common issues such as bubbles, stress lines, warping, and cracks

Perform tack fusing, full fusing, and basic slumping techniques

Finish and smooth glass edges for safe handling and a professional look

Inspect finished pieces for quality, durability, and consistency

The book includes clearly structured chapters, practical checklists, troubleshooting tables, and beginner-tested projects such as coasters, pendants, tiles, sun catchers, and small dishes. Each project is designed to build skills gradually while keeping expectations realistic for microwave kiln limitations.

This book does not make medical, professional, or unrealistic performance claims. It focuses on safe craft practice, skill development, and achievable results for home-based creators.

Whether you are experimenting with glass for the first time or looking for a low-cost way to explore fused glass art, The Budget Potter's Kiln gives you a solid, responsible foundation you can build on with confidence.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GKD2G383
• ISBN13: 9798245764207
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 138 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"