plumcreative 1 Report post Posted April 27, 2018 Hi all I make glass beads and also make pottery. For the glass bead making we use stainless steel rods coated with bead release when forming the beads with a torch. What I am wondering is-- if I coat the steel rods with bead release can I use them for firing beads in a cone 6 electric kiln? I see that people talk about using Kathal wire but I am wanting something that will be thicker and bend less. Any advice you can give regarding glazing beads in cone 6 environment would be welcome. Cheers, Amy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dhPotter 288 Report post Posted April 27, 2018 The kanthal wire comes in different gauges. There is a gauge in the 1/8 inch size. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark C. 3,114 Report post Posted April 28, 2018 (edited) Thicker kathal or nichrome wire is your option Edited April 28, 2018 by Mark C. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Callie Beller Diesel 1,335 Report post Posted April 28, 2018 What Mark said. The steel will flake and spall over time, likely contaminating your beads. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
