can you anneal in your toaster over?

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can you anneal in your toaster over?

« on: August 09, 2009 11:08:08 AM »

I saw this video on the internet...
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1398617/flatten_a_bottle_in_your_oven/
Does this really work? could you also use a toaster over to anneal your lampwork beads?


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Re: can you anneal in your toaster over?

« Reply #1 on: August 21, 2009 11:26:53 AM »

You have to leave your toaster oven on for 2 days straight? With the amount of money wasted on electricity you use in one "firing" of the toaster over, you could buy a small kiln.


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Re: can you anneal in your toaster over?

« Reply #2 on: August 21, 2009 11:58:09 AM »

wouldn't a kiln suck an obscene amount of energy as well? I don't even have a toaster oven, I was just wondering if it was possible.


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Re: can you anneal in your toaster over?

« Reply #3 on: August 29, 2009 10:03:45 AM »

It depends on how long you use your kiln. I have mine on for 41 minutes on an average firing. Some people fire for hours and hours.

The electric kiln I have is for a 110v outlet, not a 240 like the gigantic ones.