Frit-Happens !

Lampwork => COE 104 => Topic started by: Shirl on June 17, 2011, 11:20:53 AM

Title: Powdered frit
Post by: Shirl on June 17, 2011, 11:20:53 AM
What is the difference between powdered frit and enamel?

I have a little but I am not sure how to use it. ???
Title: Re: Powdered frit
Post by: awrylemming on June 17, 2011, 11:33:46 AM
Isn't enamel more strongly coloured than frit?  I think that's the difference ... but I may be/probably am wrong  :)
Title: Re: Powdered frit
Post by: princess pink on June 17, 2011, 11:45:41 AM
Powdered frit is very fine frit, it's not true to it's name in being like talc. I  only know this from buying powdered intense black and it's just a very fine frit but it works better in a flame and gives better coverage with a small amount. Hope that helps. X
Title: Re: Powdered frit
Post by: MadelineBunyan on June 17, 2011, 02:50:28 PM
thought enamels melted at a lower temp? I may be wrong of course!