Bullseye Red Opalescent Frit

 Striker

Contains

Selenium, Sulfur

May React With

Copper, Lead, Silver

Cold Characteristics

Color variations common from red-orange to terracotta. Frequently lightly streaked and with yellow mottling on back of single-rolled sheet.

Working Notes

A cadmium/selenium glass. Can react with lead-bearing glasses or overglazes. . Much color variation typical upon firing. If specific color is important, always test before beginning project. Use glasses from same dates. Do not assume that sheets of the same color when cold will fire identically.

This style is not suitable for kilncasting because it can become incompatible when held at high temperatures for an extended period.

Made from crushed, screened, and magnetically cleaned Bullseye Compatible sheet glass.

Frits are versatile and can be used in:
• Pâte de verre and kilncasting
• Kilnforming, including “glass sketch” and “painting with light” techniques
• Torchworking and blowing, to create colors and patterns on surfaces.