Lampwork Etc.
 
Mountain Glass Arts

LE Live Chat

Enter Live Chat

No users in chat


Donate via PayPal to donate@lampworketc.com

Beads of Courage


 
  #1  
Old 2017-04-30, 2:35pm
Shear Design Shear Design is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Mar 11, 2015
Posts: 7
Default Frit Help!

Hi! Help! Have been trying to make frit bead using large lentil press. I keep getting a "sizzling" sound, and tiny pock marks on the surface of the glass. Doesn't seem to matter whether more or less oxygen/propane. I am using Effetre Super Clear and Glass Diversions Peacock frit. Any suggestions?
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 2017-04-30, 3:44pm
KJohn's Avatar
KJohn KJohn is offline
Slogan Challenged...
 
Join Date: Mar 21, 2009
Location: Maricopa, Arizona
Posts: 6,275
Default

Sounds like overheating. What kind of torch?
__________________
Kristin ~

Facebook:
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.


To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

Etsy:
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.


To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 2017-04-30, 5:57pm
Shear Design Shear Design is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Mar 11, 2015
Posts: 7
Default

Just a Minor...running off 2 - 5 lpm oxycons, but keep candles short...
I would think it was EDP in the frit, but it only happens in the clear!
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 2017-04-30, 9:24pm
KJohn's Avatar
KJohn KJohn is offline
Slogan Challenged...
 
Join Date: Mar 21, 2009
Location: Maricopa, Arizona
Posts: 6,275
Default

It's hard to gauge the heat of clear, IMO. Have you tried pressing it sooner? It might be a matter of timing. Doesn't need to be too soupy. Also you can shape it a bit before you add the frit, although I know the effects aren't quite the same.
Pics?
__________________
Kristin ~

Facebook:
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.


To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

Etsy:
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.


To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 2017-04-30, 10:11pm
Shear Design Shear Design is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Mar 11, 2015
Posts: 7
Default

Think I'm lentil press challenged...I've tried pressing it sooner, but it just goes "klink" lol!
Even just trying to get rid of chill marks, I'm having this problem...
Will post pic when out of kiln tomorrow...thanks for your help!
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 2017-05-01, 9:24am
Shear Design Shear Design is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Mar 11, 2015
Posts: 7
Default

Here it is...out of kiln...
I had an "ah ha" moment around 3 am -- I laid down a clear core, silver leaf, then encased in clear before frit...maybe silver reaction if encasement not thick enough?
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 2017-05-01, 2:00pm
Listenup's Avatar
Listenup Listenup is offline
It's all about the color.
 
Join Date: Jul 03, 2005
Location: Texas
Posts: 1,894
Default

I think you may be boiling the turquoise color in the frit - this color is known for that (doesn't seem to matter what brand.) Work way cooler - either turn the flame down or work farther out in the flame and see if that helps you get the results you're looking for.
__________________
Kay Powell


To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
(If the link doesn't work, edit the s out of your browser. It should be "http" not "https" Sometimes LE put in an S just for the heck of it.)


To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 2017-05-01, 3:34pm
KJohn's Avatar
KJohn KJohn is offline
Slogan Challenged...
 
Join Date: Mar 21, 2009
Location: Maricopa, Arizona
Posts: 6,275
Default

Ah, you are using silver leaf/foil! The silver is definitely sparking. and it will cause some reactions with the frit colors, like the blues especially. I get that all the time when I make silver foiled frit beads. It's ok, in that case. It will do that. But be careful not to overheat as it will pit or devit more often.

Also worth mentioning that pressed beads are not usually pressed all in one go. It can take 2-5 times of heating gently and pressing to refine the shape. So your glass might be hot enough to start, and you just reheat and do it again. I hope this helps. Pretty bead! I LOVE the peacock frit.
__________________
Kristin ~

Facebook:
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.


To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

Etsy:
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.


To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 2017-05-01, 9:01pm
Shear Design Shear Design is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Mar 11, 2015
Posts: 7
Default

Thanks for your help! I will give it another go...
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 2017-05-02, 4:51am
Listenup's Avatar
Listenup Listenup is offline
It's all about the color.
 
Join Date: Jul 03, 2005
Location: Texas
Posts: 1,894
Default

I should not have called the color turquoise, brain fart there because that implies an opaque color. I should have said aqua which is transparent. Sorry about that.
__________________
Kay Powell


To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
(If the link doesn't work, edit the s out of your browser. It should be "http" not "https" Sometimes LE put in an S just for the heck of it.)


To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 6:16am.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.5
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Your IP: 54.166.200.255