Lampwork Colors
Sun Fine Frit Lampwork Beads
The yellow-orange beads in this set are made with Sun Frit from Glittering Prize. The color was extremely bright and at first I wasn't sure what I would be able to pair with this color. So, I decided to use Red Lipstick by Val Cox and I think they look perfect together.
May Blossom Frit Lampwork Beads
These beads are made with May Blossom frit by Glittering Prize. They resemble a rose bouquet and are named accordingly. The frit enhances any base color of glass, with the pink shades standing out on lighter colors.
Frit Lampwork Beads: Harnessing the Vibrant Palette of Glass Frit
Frit is a term used to describe crushed or ground glass particles, which are available in various sizes and colors. In lampwork beadmaking, frit is a versatile and essential material used by glass artists to add texture, color, and dimension to their creations. The application of frit glass pieces involves melting them onto the surface of hot glass, allowing them to fuse and become an integral part of the bead design.
Cream Confetti Frit Lampwork Beads
In this set of beads, I experimented with the Cream Confetti Frit blend from Val Cox, and I must say, the results were delightful. Initially, I had some reservations about the frit, but all the beads turned out beautifully. This frit blend predominantly features white colors with delicate pastel accents, creating a lovely combination. One of the fascinating aspects of this frit is how it spreads, creating a transparent layer that allows the base color to shine through. To add some variation, I also incorporated a few pieces of Prism frit in some of the beads, resulting in darker spots that add visual interest.
Heather Frit Lampwork Beads
The Heather Frit from Glass Diversions is a beautiful frit that looks good on almost any base. The frit colors are purple, gray, lilac, and white. It even creates nice lavender-blue 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.
Maltese Frit Lampwork Beads
The Maltese Falcon frit from Glass Diversions is a beautiful frit that looks good on most of the base glass colors I selected. The frit colors are primarily light brown, dark brown, and purple. The purple is a nice darker purple that is similar to Reichenbach Lilac Opaque glass. The frit itself was very reactive and you could see nice color separation and beautiful lines on many of the beads.
How to Use Frit in Lampwork Beads
Frit is a type of glass material used in various applications, including lampworking, glassblowing, ceramics, and more. It is made by crushing or grinding glass into a powder or small granules, which can then be melted to form a solid glass object or used as a decorative material. This crushed glass can be added to the surface or swirled inside the glass and encased.
