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| − | Glass that has been ground to to various size "bits" that can be applied to beads to achieve different effects. | + | ==Definition== |
| − | [[ | + | [[Glass]] that has been ground to to various size "bits" that can be applied to [[beads]] to achieve different effects. |
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| + | ==Sizes== | ||
| + | Frit sizes differ by manufacturer but the following list gives an idea of the range of sizes that may be available: | ||
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| + | [[Reichenbach|'''Reichenbach Frit Sizes''']] | ||
| + | {| border="1" | ||
| + | |- style="background: orange; width: 75%; color: black; " | ||
| + | ! scope="col" width="100" | Frit Name | ||
| + | ! scope="col" width="150" | Size | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | style="text-align: center;" |Powder | ||
| + | | style="text-align: center;" |0.2mm | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | style="text-align: center;" |Frit 00 | ||
| + | | style="text-align: center;" |0.2mm to 0.5mm | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | style="text-align: center;" |Frit 0 | ||
| + | | style="text-align: center;" |0.5mm to 1mmm | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | style="text-align: center;" |Frit 1 | ||
| + | | style="text-align: center;" |1mm to 2.4mm | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | style="text-align: center;" |Frit 2 | ||
| + | | style="text-align: center;" |2.4mm to 3.8mm | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | style="text-align: center;" |Frit 3 | ||
| + | | style="text-align: center;" |3.8mm to 5mm | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | style="text-align: center;" |Frit 4 | ||
| + | | style="text-align: center;" |5mm to 8mm | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | style="text-align: center;" |Frit 5 | ||
| + | | style="text-align: center;" |8mm to 11.5mm | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |} | ||
| + | ==Usage== | ||
| + | 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. | ||
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| + | 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 [[Annealing|annealed]] | ||
| + | # The frit colours are generally quite vibrant and saturated colurs, and having a smaller amount gives a better effect | ||
Latest revision as of 08:11, 14 November 2012
Definition
Glass that has been ground to to various size "bits" that can be applied to beads to achieve different effects.
Sizes
Frit sizes differ by manufacturer but the following list gives an idea of the range of sizes that may be available:
| Frit Name | Size |
|---|---|
| Powder | 0.2mm |
| Frit 00 | 0.2mm to 0.5mm |
| Frit 0 | 0.5mm to 1mmm |
| Frit 1 | 1mm to 2.4mm |
| Frit 2 | 2.4mm to 3.8mm |
| Frit 3 | 3.8mm to 5mm |
| Frit 4 | 5mm to 8mm |
| Frit 5 | 8mm to 11.5mm |
Usage
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
