October 31, 2017
Gold ruby glass: this glass comes completely clear, but contains gold that with the right temperature and duration turns red.
Here’s the “before” picture: kiln packed with test in the foreground.
![ruby_kiln_pack_antonia_hirsch](https://antoniahirsch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/ruby_kiln_pack_antonia_hirsch.jpg)
Here the test later in the process… it’s not there yet, a cool red: keep holding at 700 degrees.
![ruby_glass_test_antonia_hirsch](https://antoniahirsch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/ruby_glass_test_antonia_hirsch.jpg)
Proper gold ruby opening the kiln after the cool-down period:
![ruby_kiln_antonia_hirsch](https://antoniahirsch.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/ruby_kiln_antonia_hirsch.jpg)