High-Temperature Gloves

A needed item for glass fusing processes is high temperature gloves.  Arms and hands need protection while laboring inside a smoldering kiln.  Evoke all the other protection procedures while reaching in a kiln.  Be dressed in cotton or organic fiber outfits and the proper eye armor.
 
Whilst attempting assignments that don’t entail reaching into the unit, reasonably lightweight mitts can be worn, for instance the Ove Glove.  Weightless and thin an Ove glove is perfect armor for merely opening the warm kiln top for a rapid look. 
 
On the Contrary, whilst working in a flaming hot kiln, you should have additional protection.  Several procedures, for instance creating bracelets or combing glass entail reaching in the kiln for quick periods of time and your bare arms and hands need to be protected.   Zetex, Kevlar and Welder’s gloves are a few of the suggested gloves essential for any procedure that entails reaching inside a fiery kiln.

Kevlar Gloves
 
The generally prevalent gloves of glass fusing fans are the Kevlar gloves.  The PBI/Kevlar gloves are believed to be more high temperature resilient than the Zetex Plus.  These are wool-lined Kevlar gloves.  These are excellent for 800Farenheit/427Celsius usage, with fleeting usage up to 1000Fahrenheit/538Celsius.  These also come in lightweight gloves and sleeves.  Kevlar sleeves are good for defending arms and hands from the high temperature when maneuvering glass with tongs or combing glass with a rake.

Welder’s Gloves
 
Welding gloves envelop your arms and hands and are excellent for keeping you safe through short exposure to kiln heat.  These aren’t suggested for any long term exposure or high temperature operations.  Search for companies that provide welding materials close by or search for them on-line.

Zetex Gloves

Zetex gloves are said to take the high temperature much better than normal welding gloves.  Zetex is supposed to be a high temperature Kevlar.   Zetex Plus High Heat Resistant Gloves let you to handle searing.  These are ranked for 1500 to 2000 degrees Fahrenheit.  These have been utilized to actually grasp fused glass in order to situate it into a mold, and also to curve glass.
 
While hunting for gloves that will correspond your individual wants, check pricing, high temperature rating, length of gloves and textile used.  If unsure, ask questions.