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Generally less is more when is comes to applying frit for two reasons | Generally less is more when is comes to applying frit for two reasons | ||
# The frit glass quite often has a different CoE than the base bead and applying more than 5%-10% will result in cracking when being annealed | # The frit glass quite often has a different [[CoE]] than the base bead and applying more than 5%-10% will result in cracking when being annealed | ||
# The frit colours are generally quite vibrant and saturated colurs, and having a smaller amount gives a better effect | # The frit colours are generally quite vibrant and saturated colurs, and having a smaller amount gives a better effect | ||
Revision as of 12:57, 14 November 2012
Definition
Glass that has been ground to to various size "bits" that can be applied to beads to achieve different effects.
Frit is applied to a warm bead by pressing the bead into the frit. Common methods include using a teaspoon to hold the frit, or rolling the bead on a flat surface, such as a marver, that has been covered in frit.
Generally less is more when is comes to applying frit for two reasons
- The frit glass quite often has a different CoE than the base bead and applying more than 5%-10% will result in cracking when being annealed
- The frit colours are generally quite vibrant and saturated colurs, and having a smaller amount gives a better effect