New to Boro and seeking frit recommendations

[Elizabeth Beads]

So, I bought a boatload of Boro (from another LE-er) and now I have to learn how to use it. I have mostly solid colors including a ton of Parrot Green, Cobalt and Black, plus smaller amounts of red, white, cream, teal, pink, orange, red and, of course, clear. I also have some interesting looking amber-purples and various transparent odds and ends.

I think my next step is to get some frit, and I'd love some recommendations. I have a credit that will allow me to buy three 4 oz. jars - so what would your top three frit choices be? Any maker.

Any and all other advice and wisdom is welcome since I have no clue what I am getting into. So far, I've made 2 spacer beads - just so I could say I did. I'd love to hear how others got started.

Thanks!

<--- me in my new dark shades

Liz

[e. mort]

First, get clear frit in small, medium, and Large.

[Paul Ewing]

Northstar Double Amber Purple, Blue Moon, and Clear.

[Bead_lover]

I, too, just got started in Boro, even though I said I wouldn't because I didn't need to buy anymore types of glass

I bought Mr. Smiley's DVD and it was very helpful and I already made the first pendant and the pendant w/frit. But - I didn't have the Handy Andy tweezers and when I tried to make the "hole" for stringing the pendant it didn't work very well because it went everywhich way w/just using the peter tweezers and tungsten pick.

I also got the "boro recipe" book from www.fineartbyrocio and it has color ideas in it. Also shows what some of the frit looks like after it's melted in.

Good luck, I know I need it. (Because of course now I want a bigger torch!)
Melody

[Venbead]

I have frit

[rguttierrez]

I just posted a boro rod/frit bulk buy http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=125083

I have recently jumped into boro. Check out these threads for some ideas to get you started:

http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=71430

http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=81062

http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=105586

[ruca]

Originally Posted by Paul Ewing

Northstar Double Amber Purple, Blue Moon, and Clear.

word.
i would recommend getting each one in a different size.

[Karen Hardy]

Ditto the clear suggestions.
It's the frit I use the most of.

[Bunyip]

Clear frit is the most versatile. Get Medium or large to start. Blue moon is awesome as well, and DAP is great as a third choice.

[Elizabeth Beads]

Well thanks folks, it seems to be unanimous. May have to get more than 3 to get all the sizes. Very interesting. In soft glass I only use size 1, so this will be a change.

[BurningScentsations]

Originally Posted by Karen Hardy

Ditto the clear suggestions.
It's the frit I use the most of.

I keep forgetting about clear frit. I've got to get some since everyone really seems to like it.

Loch Ness is also nice for adding some sparkle!

Lloyd

[playingwithfirebeads]

I have frit blends in my Etsy store and I am local, Liz.

Bonny

[Ashmo]

I really love aurora fit, medium size, and of course amber/purple. I've never really worked with clear frit, going have to try it out.

[evolvingBeau]

Blue-moon
Triple-passion or amber-purple
Mystery aventurine

Tough to pick just three but those are fun.

[pjmarchwinds]

silver strike 3 or 5
triple passion
large clear
you get great effects on mandrel beads when you use a light coat of lg clear frit over triple pass or any of the a/p's for that matter

[aimee]

I'll have to throw Butterscotch in the hat. That and Bluemoon are probably my favorite.

And I really need to get some clear. If we ever finished moving and back to normal maybe I can finally order some.