A loose mound of coarsely crushed glass in vivid cobalt, the angular chips catching the light, with stray fragments scattered around the base.
  • A mound of coarsely crushed glass in bright scarlet, the angular chips scattering loosely at the edges — a different colour from the cobalt shown in the main image.

Frit is glass that has been crushed into small, granular pieces and sorted by size. It is produced in a range of colors and particle sizes.

Composition

Glass

Handling Notes

  • Frit is commonly used to add color to glass
  • Frit is available in many colors and different mesh sizes
  • Layer or blend frit for varied glass color effects

Applications in Craft

Keywords

Provenance

North Carolina Glass Center, Lexington Glassworks, Asheville, North Carolina. Acquired 2024.

In Use

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