Bullseye ThinFire Shelf Paper

 

Bullseye ThinFire Shelf Paper is a heat-resistant light weight ceramic impregnated paper, ThinFire shelf paper provides excellent separation between kiln shelf and glass in kiln firing applications up to 1600 °F.

 

Benefits, when compared to conventional ceramic fiber materials:

·        Glossier finish on the shelf side of your finished project

·        Less binder burnout odor

·        Lighter weight for easier handling and storage

 

Benefits, when compared to kiln washes:

·        Reduces shelf preparation time and improves surface release qualities.

 

Usage, Clean Up, & Safety

 

Use ThinFire as you would any lighter weight ceramic fiber material on the kiln shelf. A single layer of paper will prevent molten glass from sticking to your shelf at full fusing temperatures (1450 – 1500 °F).

 

Edge Curl: ThinFire is so light weight that it is easily affected by glass movement and will sometimes pull into or curl over the glass perimeter at maximum firing temperature. Contact with the top surface of the glass will leave an undesirable haze. To prevent edge curl, weight the outer corners of the paper with small pieces of glass or broken kiln shelf as needed.

 

Applications: ThinFire has been used with excellent results in Bullseye’s factory studio for many flat fusing applications. However, it does not work in every application.

For example:

·        Used in direct contact with the iridized surface of iridized glass, ThinFire may cause a reaction resulting in a hazy surface.

·        Used with larger pieces, larger than 12” x 12” ThinFire may shrink and tear, creating textured marks.

 

As with any mew material, we recommend that you test the product for suitability to your particular project.

 

Clean Up & Safety: On firing, ThinFire disintegrates into a dusty tissue. As with all ceramic fiber material, avoid breathing residual dust. Wear a respirator, NIOSH approved for dusts, during disposal. If possible, clean shelves with a HEPA vacuum.