Best black frit...

[TheGlassTree]

Hey been making some things with lots of frit. So I'm wondering who makes the best black frit in a small size? I need something somewhat dense that stays black Under heavy oxy flames and can hold well against the occasional reducing flame. I know raven and onyx won't work for my needs. Any suggestions?

[Goetic Glass]

Have you tried Jet Black? That is my favorite Black so far.

[SNYD]

Jet black is nice but turns gray if reduced. If you aren't going to be reducing it a ton I would say go with jet black, otherwise I would say Black violet by Glass Alchemy.

[ALIEN!]

closest I've used is Black lightining and Alaskan Thunder, not exactly black, black with silver properties, but, nonetheless, DON'T use them on the inside whatever you do. Cracked EVERY time.

I am interested however in some reviews of Jet Black used on the inside and deep encasement. Anyone tried?

[SNYD]

I have used it inside 2" marbles without problems. I haven't used it in any tubing though, hopefully someone who has will chime in.
I have used Jet black rod on inside out without any problems and I know a lot of people use it in vac-stacks without problems as well.

[metalbone]

I'll second the cracking problem with black lightening...even though it is not black and you wouldn't be using it anyway.

[Goetic Glass]

I use Jet Black stringers all the time with my inside out prodo with excellent results.

[MPGB]

Jet black has worked inside for me. I've also used it only a few times but the times I have it did not crack.

[MUPH]

Never used black lightening but alaskan thunder is certainly not what I would consider black. I've used alaskan thunder plenty of times I/O without any cracking

If your looking for a black frit, go with jet black.

[steven p selchow]

I like the blue lighting, but not black enough, more blue moonish. I'm a fan of onyx for years, have some midnight, but never use it, onyxor a comparable color of GA. I just tried jet black Kristen gave me a rod of at AGI, it worked just as good. Raven always gave me a headache as far as results go with it.

steve