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| + | Powdered glass is as the name implies. | ||
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| + | Powder glass is much finer than [[frit]] and ranges from sandy to talcum powder fine. Colored powder is very useful in applying a very delicate layer of color over a base of clear or other color, this is known as "flashing" the glass with color. | ||
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| + | The most stunning effect done with powder is on the [[graal]] technique. Powder is essential to this process. | ||
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| + | Glass powder, like [[frit]], is available in a range of colors and grades, and is applied much the same way. Powder should be handled with extra caution and only use powder glass if you have good [[ventilation]] in your studio, as the powder glass particles pose a serious respiratory hazard. | ||
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Revision as of 00:24, 18 February 2012
Powder
Powdered glass is as the name implies.
Powder glass is much finer than frit and ranges from sandy to talcum powder fine. Colored powder is very useful in applying a very delicate layer of color over a base of clear or other color, this is known as "flashing" the glass with color.
The most stunning effect done with powder is on the graal technique. Powder is essential to this process.
Glass powder, like frit, is available in a range of colors and grades, and is applied much the same way. Powder should be handled with extra caution and only use powder glass if you have good ventilation in your studio, as the powder glass particles pose a serious respiratory hazard.
