Hi Folks,
I use this dish for batch annealing beads in my small kiln. Its not pyrex, but it is made out of Vitreosil Quartz Silica - mainly used as a crucible for melting gold & silver,
and will withstand 1050'C continuously, or 1300'C for short periods.
(http://i1327.photobucket.com/albums/u661/Oasis-sw/SilicaCrucible_zps4dfdcd06.jpg)
They also come in various sizes, though I have a small one 25ml (79mm diameter x 15mm high) and I was very suprised as to how any beads & pendants that I could fit in it & stack - approx 32 of various shapes and sizes, plus room around it for other bits & bobs.
Example of where to buy them, plus cheaper ones from China on same site:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110957209696?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170989409079?var=470234368794&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
Hope this helps others who are looking for a safe dish ;)
Cheers,
Louise
I just use an old pyrex bowl from a charity shop - cost 80p ;D
Quote from: fionaess on April 30, 2013, 02:13:41 PM
I just use an old pyrex bowl from a charity shop - cost 80p ;D
I couldn't find one small enough to fit in my muffle kiln & others may have the same problem finding one small enough :)
Could you use one of these?
http://www.lakeland.co.uk/13253/Traditional-Enamel-20cm-Oblong-Pie-Dish
They come in 16cm as well but I can't link to that as they're not in stock, would that fit?
Hang on, thinking about it I have some of these dishes, next time I fire up the kiln I'll put one in and let you know. Don't hold your breath though everything needs to get packed away this week for a family gathering.
Quote from: Magpie on April 30, 2013, 04:49:04 PM
Hang on, thinking about it I have some of these dishes, next time I fire up the kiln I'll put one in and let you know. Don't hold your breath though everything needs to get packed away this week for a family gathering.
Far too big :(
Though I am very happy wiv me little dish ;D