Frit size choices
Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2021 12:58 pm
When I layer glass for stained glass pieces, I fill in the gaps with powder. I buy the powder rather than try to make it, usually. It works. But I wonder if there would be any advantage to using a higher size frit. Would fine or larger work better? Some criteria I would consider are:
Can a greater volume be mounded up in the gap to effect a flatter seam?
Is it cheaper?
Is the result more transparent? (I usually work transparent)
Is less heat work required to achieve flat and smooth? I would almost always prefer not to go full fuse temps and have to deal with shape change. 1425°F with a 5 min hold works ok with powder usually.
Thanks in advance.
Can a greater volume be mounded up in the gap to effect a flatter seam?
Is it cheaper?
Is the result more transparent? (I usually work transparent)
Is less heat work required to achieve flat and smooth? I would almost always prefer not to go full fuse temps and have to deal with shape change. 1425°F with a 5 min hold works ok with powder usually.
Thanks in advance.