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Frit Diva 2012-06-13 1:09pm

Frit Trays ~ Make Your Own Fabulous Free Frit Trays!
 
I've been using this type of tip-proof DIY frit tray for a long time, but when I was working in my studio this morning I suddenly realized other folks might find it useful also, so I posted this quickie tutorial to my website:


http://fritdiva.homestead.com/free_frit_tray.jpg



Have fun!


Jo

myrdlebp 2012-06-13 1:29pm

Cool! Thanks Jo!

clan tabby 2012-06-13 1:36pm

Not free. I'll have to buy a soda. :-P

What a great idea, Jo. Thanks for posting it! The aluminum is malleable enough that you could make a mandrel dent if your needed to for larger beads, too. Cool!

Frit Diva 2012-06-13 2:02pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by clan tabby (Post 4023440)
Not free. I'll have to buy a soda. :-P

What a great idea, Jo. Thanks for posting it! The aluminum is malleable enough that you could make a mandrel dent if your needed to for larger beads, too. Cool!


Well, Miss Smartypants. you MIGHT find a discarded soda can somewhere......! Your idea about the mandrel dent is excellent, I'll have to incorporate that into the website tut as well.......

Elizabeth Beads 2012-06-13 2:02pm

I love it! But is the edge very sharp? Let's just say I am accident prone....

Elegance_1 2012-06-13 2:14pm

My husband drinks so much soda they run out at the store! lol not really but he does drink alot. I'm going to use our side cutting can opener and see if that will work.

Great idea! Another one of those "shy didn't I think of that" items. lol

Frit Diva 2012-06-13 2:23pm

Liz- Wear gloves when cutting the cans, and then leave the sides a bit taller and then fold down the edges, or just put duct tape on the edges...

Glad you all like the idea!



Jo

angelique_redhead 2012-06-13 2:41pm

Great idea. Thanks, Jo! :love: Angelique

glvz 2012-06-13 2:50pm

Great idea! Thanks! I, too, will have to scavange some cans.

Georgia

cheng076 2012-06-13 3:10pm

They will be a bit light weight so maybe turn them upside down and fill with epoxy, or clay, or body filler, whatever. Just a thought.

Nitadee 2012-06-13 3:18pm

Love the filling the bottom idea, and THEN seal it with the duct tape!
Ya Jo!! Wonderful idea! Thanks so much!!!
:love:

Frit Diva 2012-06-13 3:43pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheng076 (Post 4023511)
They will be a bit light weight so maybe turn them upside down and fill with epoxy, or clay, or body filler, whatever. Just a thought.

I had that thought also, you could fill the bottom with cement or even plaster, and when it was cured you could trim the aluminum right to the edge of the filler. They are lightweight, but because of the way the aluminum is stretched and compressed in the manufacturing, they're almost impossible to crush and don't tip or anything. Still, having them weighted a bit might be a nice addition. Thanks for the suggestion!


Jo

Elz Beads 2012-06-13 4:49pm

Here in Oregon...that will cost you $.05 in not getting your refund..... but still very cheap. But I gave up soda because recycling the cans was a pain in the butt and I'm too 'green'/cheap to just throw them out and loose the $.05.

patienthand 2012-06-13 5:11pm

too cool for school.. thanks Jo

tweeky clothespin 2012-06-13 8:58pm

What a great idea. Thank you so much for sharing.

RavenMad 2012-06-13 9:02pm

Thanks!

CheriB 2012-06-13 9:16pm

Well, I've already made a couple and will try them out next time torching. They do seem to be very sturdy, and are quite a bit deeper than what I've been using recently -- can tops cut with the smooth edge opener. No chance of using the rest of the aluminum to make tools out of, right? Wouldn't want it to melt on me! Thanks for the idea.
Cheryl

SerendipityArtGlass 2012-06-13 9:39pm

What a great idea Jo. Thank you!

Mitosis Glass 2012-06-13 9:41pm

This is such a great idea! Thank you so much for posting!

alb6094 2012-06-13 9:41pm

Jo thank you so much! What an awesome idea!

sinsister 2012-06-13 10:19pm

i've just fished my lemonade can out of the bin lol.. thanks for sharing the bright ideas :)

BellaBean 2012-06-14 1:49am

Great idea!

ginger2 2012-06-14 8:42am

That's funny Liz, I was thinking along those lines myself. I think I'd have to put some masking tape or painters tape along the bottom edge just to keep from having to buy more band aids.
Thanks for sharing your great idea!
ginger

fusionillusionartglass 2012-06-14 8:53am

What a great idea!!!!

Janetlee 2012-06-14 10:30am

Great idea!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
Janet

Frit Diva 2012-06-15 11:13am

I'm so glad you all are enjoying this tip. Since I posted it I've already got ideas for a new improved version, which I'll hopefully find time to post soon!


Jo

angelique_redhead 2012-06-15 11:24am

I put mandrel divots in the one I made. I turned the edge under with my wide nosed flat pliers. :loveL Angelique

Eileen 2012-06-15 12:09pm

OK, I'm heading out between raindrops to check the recycle bin for a La Croix can, LOL
If there isn't one, I'll drink one so I can try it.

Formed In Fire 2012-06-16 6:06am

Thanks for sharing this idea - gonna have to find a can now... Maybe I will drink a beer tonight...

junko 2012-06-16 6:52am

Thank you!


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