Show & Tell...

When one talks about their art or expertise and uses names of techniques (like glass casting, glass powders, hot mosaics, etc.), others have no clue as to what we're talking about! So, today I'll tell you about "Frit"... and glass powders. What is Frit? Frit is/are little pieces of glass. There are (3) different types available: Powder/Fine, Medium, & Course. I've used medium & course Frit in my jewelry, some sprinkled here or there, but I've hardly used powders. Here's an example (upper right) of the kinds of "frit" available.

One of the classes I took at the Glass Expo explored the use of glass powders (or fine frit) on different bases: black glass, white glass, clear glass -- this can be an extensive process, as there are different types of glass Frit available in the (3) sizes of Frit, and there are a variety of colors available as well! Once the design is created on the base glass, then it needs to be fired in the kiln. So, just for starters... here are 6 samples I created that explore the use of powders & frit, as well as certain papers, and faux techniques. Completing these samples allows me to see how certain colors show up (or not) on various bases, how the colored powder is layered (how much should be applied), what effects I can create, what happens when I mix various colors together. Notes are also kept with each of these. On to more testing...

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