Kiln Formed Glass

The Process

The process of creating our fused glass begins with hand-carving your unique design into a plaster mould. The glass sheet is the cast on top of this mould and fired in the kiln at 820ºC. As the glass is heated, it begins to soften and melt, allowing the glass to conform to the shape of the mould. The exact amount of time the glass is left to be heated depends on the thickness of the glass.

Fused glass is a versatile material that can enhance the appearance of other materials like ceramic and metal, creating a range of visual effects. The use of coloured powders also enables us to incorporate metallic elements into our designs, something that is not possible with printed or painted glass. Moreover, glass is non-porous and does not stain, and when fired in a kiln, it can withstand temperatures up to 500ºC. These properties make fused glass a great choice for a variety of projects.

Kiln Formed Glass

Kiln formed glass is part of our premium product range, each piece created is made by hand, fired in a kiln and completely bespoke to each customer. Fused glass is also textured glass. Colours and design options are virtually limitless and using enamel powders, we can achieve metallic colours throughout.

Tech Specs:

Available Thicknesses: 6mm to 15mm

Max Panel Size: 3210mm x 2250mm

Pricing: Starts at £1500m2 inc VAT

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Kiln Formed Glass vs Flat Glass

Kiln-formed glass, also known as fused or cast glass, offers a number of benefits over standard flat glass. While toughened glass is renowned for its superior strength, kiln-formed glass has a strength and durability comparable to that of quartz or marble. In fact, our kiln-formed glass products are so strong that they can withstand significant weight without breaking - as demonstrated in our process video, where one of our 8mm toughened fused glass doors is suspended between two pallets with two team members standing in the centre, causing the glass to simply bend inward.

In addition to its impressive strength, kiln-formed glass also has a more scratch-resistant surface and allows for the creation of smooth, tactile textures. Standard toughened glass, on the other hand, must be polished to maintain its edges, whereas our kiln-formed glass can be left with unpolished edges for a "melted" effect that adds character to the already unique piece. Overall, kiln-formed glass offers a combination of strength, durability, and aesthetic appeal that makes it a superior choice for a wide range of applications.