Topic Frit

Functional Forms from Frit L151

In this project-based lesson, we create a sumptuous slumped bowl and lid using frit as our only glass.

In 2014, The Judson Studios secured an order to make the world’s largest single stained glass window, but that required facing a host of challenges.

Resurrection: The Transformation from Tradition with Tim Carey and Ted Sawyer L140

The Judson Studios created the world’s largest single stained glass window for the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Kansas. This is the story of how they brought it to life.

In this lesson, we'll show you how the process works and create several different sheets of colored glass while creating a slumped plate.

Powder-Colored Sheet Glass L132

In this lesson, we'll show you how the process of powder-colored sheet glass works and create several different sheets of colored glass.

This project-based lesson demonstrates the basic techniques of pâte de verre by making a color-fade bowl, along with considerations for firing the piece.

Pâte de Verre Bowl L117

In this lesson, we'll demonstrate the basic techniques of pâte de verre by making a color-fade bowl.

This lesson offers an overview of how glass powder helps contribute to amazing art and design, surveying the tools and techniques used when working with it.

Working with Powders on Sheet L009

In this lesson you will learn about the tools and techniques involved and will get a broad overview of the ways glass powder can be used in art and design.

This lesson covers how to create a wax model, starting with the plastic mold used in our lesson, “Day of the Dead Skulls.”

Making Multiple Wax Models L104

In this lesson, you'll learn how to create a wax model from both found objects and an existing mold.

Learn the fundamentals of frit tinting by creating test wedges and applying tinting methods in a finished piece.

Frit Tinting L085

Frit tinting is a technique for creating specific color blends by adding colored glass powder to Clear frit. It broadens

In this lesson, we explore the pâte de verre method by making a glass skull decorated in the spirit of Dia de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead.

Pâte de Verre is a casting method that involves hand-packing layers of frit and powder in a refractory mold. For our Day of the Dead skull, we use granules of glass instead. Learn the process in this video.

Learn what you can achieve by firing clear powder in contact with iridescent coatings, including both on top of and between layers of irid sheet glass.

Clear Powder on Iridescent Sheet Glass L073

Clear powder with iridescent sheet glass can be a powerful design tool. Learn what you can achieve by firing clear powder in contact with iridescent coatings.

In this lesson, you'll learn how to make your own frit balls, with special firing considerations and ideas for using frit balls in many applications.

Working with Frit Balls L066

In this lesson, you'll learn how to make your own frit balls. We'll also discuss special firing considerations for different styles of glass, and ideas for using frit balls in a variety of kilnforming applications.

This lesson teaches Stacy Lynn Smith's approach to powder printing—preferred tools, process steps and cleaning up.

Powder Printing L059

Powder printing allows artists to produce archival images on glass with a range of colors, textures, and layers of transparency. This lesson is based on Stacy Lynn Smith's approach to powder printing.

This lesson covers how to navigate design choices when working with thicker part sheets and how to minimize bubbles when working with bumpy part sheets.

Designing with Part Sheets, Part 2 L054

What should you expect when the part sheet is thicker than 3mm or if the surface is bumpy and irregular? Learn how to navigate these design choices in this lesson.