Sheltie -- You can also get some good ideas and inspiration from this page:
http://www.blackberrybeads.com/Frits.htm
I liked to layer the frits on top of something that will annoy the frit and cause it to react in odd ways. Fun to do and fun to see what happens! Also try, as everyone has mentioned already, pulling stringer from frit. Also, layer the frit over (and under) enamels, both on the bead and in stringer. Apply a goodly amount of heat and watch the fireworks! (One suggestion: keep tabs on the ingredients of the mixture you are cooking up, so if you adore it, you can replicate it!)
I actually don't use much big frit anymore, mainly playing with powders now myself. I like the more delicate texture.
Jan