frit blends in lampwork beads

Frit Blends

Here are frit collections sourced from several reputable online companies including Glass Diversions, Frit Heaven, Glittering Prize, Val Cox, Flame Dame, and Arrow Springs. These frit blends are typically rated at 96 COE (Coefficient of Expansion), ensuring compatibility with various glassworking projects
April 15, 2024 — Stephanie White
confetti frit lampwork beads

Confetti Frit Lampwork Beads

These exquisite beads have been handcrafted using Confetti by Glass Diversions, showcasing a vibrant blend of pink, peach, and green pastel hues. Each bead features a harmonious pairing of this frit with a variety of complementary pastel tones, including shades of pink, blue, purple, yellow, and green. Certain beads have been meticulously encased in clear glass, resulting in a delightful cotton candy-colored effect.
April 01, 2024 — Stephanie White
Enchanted Frit Lampwork Beads

Enchanted Frit Lampwork Beads

These enchanting beads were meticulously crafted using the captivating Enchanted frit from Glass Diversions. A mesmerizing array of colors adorns each bead, showcasing a delightful spectrum of pink, purple, green, blue, and yellow. The brilliance of this blend is further accentuated by captivating reactions, particularly when combined with reactive colors such as turquoise, laguna, and violet new base glass. Truly, this harmonious fusion of hues evokes a sense of magic and wonder in every bead.
March 24, 2024 — Stephanie White
mint majest frit lampwork beads

Mint Majesty Frit Lampwork Beads

These beads feature the Mint Majesty Frit blend from Glass Diversions, evoking thoughts of vibrant citrus hues with its brighter tones. The blend complemented all base colors beautifully, though I found it particularly striking over pink, white, yellow, and beige. The lighter base colors truly enhanced the brilliance of the vibrant tones, creating a captivating contrast.
March 18, 2024 — Stephanie White
Cottage Garden Frit Lampwork Beads

Cottage Garden Frit Lampwork Beads

The Cottage Garden frit blend from Glass Diversions is truly a sight to behold, boasting a delightful fusion of purple, blue, and green hues reminiscent of a charming cottage garden. Within this enchanting mix, subtle hints of pink and touches of blue add depth and character, while a serene shade of green harmoniously ties the palette together.
March 17, 2024 — Stephanie White
Peaceful Pond Frit Lampwork Beads

Peaceful Pond Frit Lampwork Beads

These stunning beads were crafted using the exquisite Peaceful Pond frit blend by Glass Diversions. These captivating colors showcase their beauty both on the surface of the bead and within the glass itself. When applied to the surface, the beads burst with vibrant hues of pinks, purples, yellows, and greens, creating a kaleidoscope of color. Each base color harmonizes effortlessly with this versatile frit blend, making it a hassle-free choice for any project.
March 15, 2024 — Stephanie White
Wanderlust Frit Lampwork Beads

Wanderlust Frit Lampwork Beads

This collection features beads crafted with Wanderlust Frit by Glass Diversions, applied over various opaque glass colors. The frit blend showcases an array of blues, lavender, and teal hues, complemented by subtle dark green accents. The harmonious combination of colors enhances the overall aesthetic, while the interaction between the base glass and frit yields captivating reactions. The frit colors look nice together. 
March 04, 2024 — Stephanie White
hydrangea blue frit lampwork beads

Hydrangea Frit by Glass Diversions with Cool Colors

Crafted in a delightful shade of blue with subtle hints of purple and pink, these lampwork beads exude charm and elegance. The Hydrangea Blue Frit by Glass Diversions is a fantastic blend. The base glass colors feature a refreshing palette of cool tones, including shades of green, turquoise, blue, and purple. Each bead is meticulously designed in a mosaic style, incorporating several twists in the glass to form captivating swirls of colors, adding depth and intricacy to their overall allure.

February 17, 2024 — Stephanie White
butterfly kisses frit lampwork beads

Butterfly Kisses Frit Lampwork Beads

This stunning bead set features delicate green, pink, and purple layered over various base glass hues. This is the Butterfly Kisses frit blend by Glass Diversions. The beads exhibit subtle hints of purple and lavender, complementing the lighter green tones flawlessly. Turquoise, purple, and beige colors were expertly paired with this frit to create a captivating fusion.
February 11, 2024 — Stephanie White
sand dune frit lampwork beads

Sand Dune Frit Lampwork Beads

These beads turned out beautifully with soft beige, blue, and peach tones. The Sand Dune frit from Glass Diversions created a surprisingly gorgeous color combination. There are hints of beige or ivory, blue, green, and peachy-pink colors. In some of the beads, I added gold aventurine to create some some sparkle which makes me think of the beach.
October 07, 2023 — Stephanie White
Winsome Rose Frit Lampwork Beads

Winsome Rose Frit Lampwork Beads

The Winsome Rose Frit from Glass Diversions has been one of my favorite frits for years and it looks great on almost any base. The frit colors are pink, purple, and light pink. The frit itself was very reactive and you could see nice color separation and beautiful lines on many of the beads. This is a raku blend which will produce many colors from pink, purple, yellow, and green depending on how hot you get it. Raku loves intense heat.
June 07, 2023 — Stephanie White
Whisper Frit Lampwork Beads

Whisper Frit Lampwork Beads

The Whisper Frit from Glass Diversions is a beautiful frit that looks good on almost any base. The frit colors are purple, pink, lilac, and gray. It even creates nice lavender-pink or gray swirls within clear glass. The frit itself was very reactive and you could see nice color separation and beautiful lines on many of the beads.
May 04, 2023 — Stephanie White