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Old 2007-05-14, 10:20am
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Default The many ways to dip frit: PLEASE submit yours!!

I know this has been discussed before. THIS time though, I’d like to be able to post your ideas and images on my website in the section entitled The Frit Files: The many ways of dipping frit! I’d like you to share what you use to hold your frit while you dip, why you like it, where to buy it, etc. If you have a picture, that’s great. If not, that’s fine too! I will give you full credit for whatever kind of information you give. I’m not picky! Any idea is great. I want people to have a whole bunch of ideas! Also, if you ever decide to remove your idea, just let me know! Right now, the only frit dipping suggestion is mine. I use 2 methods – depending on how much frit I have. I know there are many great ideas out there, please let me share them! You can share them by replying to this post. I’ll do the leg work from there. Once I post your suggestion, I’ll contact you.

The URL to The Frit Files is http://beadgoodies.com/pages/fritfiles.php

Thanks for any help!

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Old 2007-05-14, 3:01pm
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I use those triangular metal beading trays. Nice and shallow, with corners for pouring it back into the pot.
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Old 2007-05-14, 3:29pm
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Here's what I use: I bought the spoons at a thrift store for about 10 cents. I bought the shot glass at a dollar store for $1. I use them all of the time.

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Old 2007-05-14, 4:31pm
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Good ones, ladies! Thanks for responding. I've already included your ideas on my website: http://beadgoodies.com/pages/fritcontainers2.php

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Old 2007-05-14, 5:52pm
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I prefer keeping mine in glass spice rack jars...like these. I can peel the sticker off the frit and stick it on the bottle or lid. I can apply the frit right from the bottle-just tilt it and put the bead in through the hole

I'm looking at getting a gross or so of the jars at some point, unless I come across a good stash at a thrift store soon. I can store the jars in...spice racks, LOL, which I have also found at thrift stores! Plus mount some little shelves in my workroom too. Probably go with the shelves soon.

http://www.spicebarn.com/economy_spice_jars.htm
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Old 2007-05-14, 6:55pm
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I use those mini stainless steel gravy boats. The mouth part is just perfect for the mandrel to fit into and they pour really well. They aren't perfect, however. I am still looking for the perfect frit holder.
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Old 2007-05-15, 5:50am
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Okay! Thank you ladies! I've added your ideas/methods to my site.

http://www.beadgoodies.com/pages/fritcontainers2.php
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Old 2007-05-15, 9:34am
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I use these really shallow glass candle holders (they are for pillar candles - they have a tiny lip on them, just enough to go up around the candle... probably about 1/4" deep) that I got at Pier 1 a couple of years ago. They work GREAT.

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Old 2007-05-15, 9:55am
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Candy
I really enjoyed looking at your site. Really nice
I use a lid off a metal watch case on a sm paper plate. If you make a mess, it is easy to clean up and not waste any frit.
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Old 2007-05-15, 11:58am
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I use small soya sauce dishes found in the local Chinese supermarket. They are square, appr 2"x3", and perfect as it's possible to roll the bead in the frit without spilling.
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Old 2007-05-15, 1:55pm
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Carla, Pattie, & Kikki: Thank you!

Glass candle holders, metal watch case, & soya sauce dishes.

I must say, lampworkers are resourceful!! See, I love that! Really weird stuff. I never would have thought of ANY of these!

Your suggestions have been posted at http://beadgoodies.com/pages/fritcontainers2.php Any probs, let me know.

Candy

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Old 2007-05-15, 3:18pm
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I use those little round metal au-jus dipping cups. I can leave frit in them and stack them up. One inside of the other. I like them because they were cheep at 4 for $1.00, I can use a little frit in it if i tip it sideways and i love that i can stack up 3-4 of them and put them away. They are smaller on the bottom so they don't tip over. I have even made frit in them by filling with water then putting the end of a molten glass rod in it.

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Old 2007-05-15, 5:59pm
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I have a set of flat bottom measuring spoons (a couple of bucks at Meijer's grocery store) bend the handle so it sits flat on the table. Pretty much just use the 1/2 tsp and the 1 tsp. unless I'm making BIG beads.
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Old 2007-05-15, 10:23pm
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I use those little round metal au-jus dipping cups. I can leave frit in them and stack them up. One inside of the other. I like them because they were cheep at 4 for $1.00, I can use a little frit in it if i tip it sideways and i love that i can stack up 3-4 of them and put them away. They are smaller on the bottom so they don't tip over. I have even made frit in them by filling with water then putting the end of a molten glass rod in it.

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DITTO...I get mine at Dollar Tree and they are stainless steel. They call them Condiment Cups. I love them and have them lying all over my studio! LOL
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Old 2007-05-16, 12:26am
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I cut soda or beer cans and they work fine for me with a bit of bending the edges to remove the sharp edges. Cheap and very easy to make.
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Old 2007-05-16, 6:59am
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I use the flat metal replaceable tops used for canning - I think "Bernardin" is the brand. When I'm finished, I use a paper funnel to pour it back into the jar or bag.
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Old 2007-05-16, 7:41am
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I use a frit tray that my husband built for me out of stainless shim stock. I love it because the frit doesn't skitter away from the bead when I roll it in the frit. Pours back into even the small sample jars with ease. Now as to the way I usually roll the bead in the frit I make a round bead then lay on a couple of wraps of the same colored glass, heat just the wraps and dip in the frit then melt in the frit a little to keep it adhered, repeat on all edges of wrap. When the frit coated wrap is melted in it spreads the frit out nicely and I usually use a gravity swirl to spice it up.

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Old 2007-05-16, 7:43am
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Sorry didn't realize you just wanted the equipment not the technique. What I get for not reading everything!
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Old 2007-05-16, 8:28am
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I use a graphite mold

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My friend Stacy's husband made us both frit trays from a piece of pipe cut in half with a little base riveted on it for stability. Works great and it is just the right sizt that when you are done you just funnel the frit back into your jar!
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Old 2007-05-16, 1:00pm
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I love the ceramic chinese spoons! they are less than a $!
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Old 2007-05-16, 2:48pm
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Thank you Elaine, Kay, Janet, Linda, Ginny, kittyluv4ever, Tina, Sue, and Jaci! I've already updated my website w/your ideas. http://beadgoodies.com/pages/fritcontainers2.php

Honestly, I thought there'd be a lot more teaspoon users! You all are using beer cans and pipes!! LOL Well, whatever works!

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Old 2007-05-17, 12:00am
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Lol Candy, free, plentiful, easy to make and use works best for me I can take a picture of one of mine if you'd like.
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