Frit Testing
 
Glass Diversions has some of the most beautiful frit blends available. Robin Koza, owner of Glass Diversions, has allowed me to test her blends and show you the results.
 
If you are interested in buying beads like those pictured here, please contact me for more information.
 
 
 
ALOHA
 
A pastel mix with hints of pink, purple, sky blue, turquoise and green. Very pretty veining when simply melted onto a white bead. A no fuss frit.
  1. moretti white with silver foil
  2. moretti white - melted in and swirled
  3. moretti white - melted in only
 
APPLE RED
 
Used with silver, this frit makes what looks like cheetah spots. An interesting effect.
  1. moretti white with silver foil
  2. moretti white - melted in and swirled
  3. moretti white - melted in only
 
AMAZON
 
The colors in this blend stayed true no matter how I used them. Using silver foil created tiny lines of silver between patches of color. Easy to use - no fuss.
  1. moretti white with silver foil
  2. moretti white - melted in and swirled
  3. moretti white - melted in only
 
AQUA BAY
 
Similar to Amazon, but with large chunks of purple. Beautiful with Silver. Easy to use.
  1. moretti white with silver foil
  2. moretti white - melted in and swirled
  3. moretti white - melted in only
 
AUTUMN LEAVES
 
Rich color when used with silver. Striking when swirled. The colors really show when left to melt in.
  1. moretti white with silver foil
  2. moretti white - melted in and swirled
  3. moretti white - melted in only
 
BLUE LAGOON
 
Deep blue, purple and teal... looks like a lagoon to me! I especially love the effect
  1. moretti white melted in only
  2. moretti white - melted in and swirled
  3. moretti white with silver foil
 
 
BLUE SKIES
 
Very light blues, almost periwinkle when swirled. Silver foil was a bit touchy on this one, but overall a simple frit to use.
  1. moretti white melted in only
  2. moretti white - melted in and swirled
  3. moretti white with silver foil
 
BLUEBERRIES AND CREAM
 
Pretty pastel purple with blue accents. The blue shows up in the veining on the swirled example. Using silver turns this blend an olive color with an interesting mosaic look. Another easy frit.
  1. moretti white with silver foil
  2. moretti white - melted in and swirled (lightly)
  3. moretti white - melted in only
 
BONFIRE
 
Red lovers rejoice! We have here a beautifully blended red frit. Be careful to melt it in slowly and not overheat this one. I think the swirled test shows the best effect.
  1. moretti white melted in only
  2. moretti white - melted in and swirled
  3. moretti white with silver foil
 
BORDEAUX
 
Nice blend of pink, lavendar, greenish brown, and black. Swirling brings up the pink, and adding silver carmelizes the blend.
  1. moretti white with silver foil
  2. moretti white - melted in and swirled
  3. moretti white - melted in only
 
CELESTIAL
 
Very nice mosaic look when used with silver. Equally nice swirled or just melted in. Versatile color mix, easy to use.
  1. moretti white with silver foil
  2. moretti white - melted in and swirled
  3. moretti white - melted in only
 
CHERRY BLOSSOM
 
This one reminds me a bit of Peruvian Violet, but more vibrant. Easy, no fuss. The longer you heat, the more reactions you get as the glass spreads.
  1. moretti white melted in only
  2. moretti white - melted in and swirled
  3. moretti white with silver foil
 
CHINO
 
Very khaki/olive looking. Would be great with a pair of Dockers. Easy, no fuss frit.
  1. moretti white melted in only
  2. moretti white - melted in and swirled
  3. moretti white with silver foil
 
COFFEE BEAN
 
Love the brown effects with this frit. Especially rich looking with silver foil. No special handling - just roll and melt!
  1. moretti white melted in only
  2. moretti white - melted in and swirled
  3. moretti white with silver foil
 
DENIM
 
I must say that the photos did not do justice to these beads. This blend is subtle, but beautiful. I like it so much, I tried it on black as well.
  1. moretti white with silver foil
  2. moretti white - melted in and swirled
  3. moretti white - melted in only
 
 
  1. moretti black with silver foil
  2. moretti black - melted in and swirled
  3. moretti black - melted in only
 
 
EMERALD ISLE
 
This blend evokes a very oceanlike feel. The emerald color shows itself best when used over silver foil. Beautiful!
  1. moretti white melted in only
  2. moretti white - melted in and swirled
  3. moretti white with silver foil
 
EXOTIC
 
This blend is mostly transparent, and does not look anything like this in the jar. But what a rich palette of color emerges from the flame! A different palette depending on the techniques used (see vessel). No fuss, very versatile.
  1. moretti white with silver foil
  2. moretti white - melted in and swirled
  3. moretti white - melted in only
 
 
 
This vessel was created using dark ivory, silver foil, and exotic frit. Notice the blue in this example that does not emerge when using white as a base.
 
This same technique was used to create the vessel pictured on my home page. Beautiful!
 
FALL HARVEST
 
A lovely blend of purple, green, orange, with a hint of pink or coral. When worked hot, the colors are very deep, but careful heating allows the orange and green to pop. Beautiful.
  1. moretti white with silver foil
  2. moretti white - melted in and swirled (worked hot)
  3. moretti white - melted in only
  4. moretti white - carefully heated & swirled (lentil press)
 
FIESTA
 
The name says it all with this one... it's a party! The light yellow wants to really spread out when swirled. Beautiful with silver.
  1. moretti white melted in only
  2. moretti white - melted in and swirled
  3. moretti white with silver foil
 
FRENCH TARRAGON
 
A light green mix with tiny hints of blue. Silver foil gives the bead a beautiful aged, crackled look that is very unusual. Swirling brings up the darker tones in the green. Melting in this frit gives it the look of new moss. No fuss.
  1. moretti white with silver foil
  2. moretti white - melted in and swirled
  3. moretti white - melted in only
 
GARDEN VIEW
 
An easy, no-fuss frit. Colors are deep and beautiful. The silver foil doesn't show through around the edges as much as on other glass, but does react with some of the glass in this blend creating dark gold and caramel tones.
  1. moretti white with silver foil
  2. moretti white - melted in and swirled
  3. moretti white - melted in only
 
GLAZED GINGER
 
Ooh la la! This one looks like beads on fire! Deep orange, brown, black, and even pink are visible in this blend.
  1. moretti white melted in only
  2. moretti white - melted in and swirled
  3. moretti white with silver foil
 
GRAPES GALORE
 
A must-have frit for those who love purple! Silver foil changes the look altogether. Easy to use, no fuss.
  1. moretti white with silver foil
  2. moretti white - melted in and swirled
  3. moretti white - melted in only
 
HAWAIIAN SUNSET
 
What a surprise! The blend looks as though it's going to be all purple, but changes in the flame to reds, oranges, deep browns, with a just a hint of purple. Silver foil deepens the colors. Nice!
  1. moretti white with silver foil
  2. moretti white - melted in and swirled
  3. moretti white - melted in only
 
ISLAND PINK
 
A delicate blend of pastels. Beautiful swirled or melted in. The silver foil changes everything about this blend. Not what I had in mind for a silver reaction, but interesting!
  1. moretti white with silver foil
  2. moretti white - melted in and swirled
  3. moretti white - melted in only
 
JAMAICAN SPLASH
 
Beautiful any way you work with it, this frit is as easy as it is fun. Silver foil enhances the yellow tones, swirling creates nice green veining (the picture doesn't show just how pretty this bead is), and melting is creates a polka-dot pastel garden. No fuss.
  1. moretti white with silver foil
  2. moretti white - melted in and swirled
  3. moretti white - melted in only
 
JAPANESE MAPLE
 
Very earthy with silver, almost leafy swirled, and the pink pops when just melted in. Easy, no special handling.
  1. moretti white melted in only
  2. moretti white - melted in and swirled
  3. moretti white with silver foil
 
JAZZY JEWELS
 
The colors in this blend are so beautiful, I couldn't resist doing an extra test on clear. Since the blend is mostly transparent glass, it looks fabulous on a transparent base, especially when held to the light. Silver foil brings out the green in the blend. Gorgeous!
  1. moretti white melted in only
  2. moretti white - melted in and swirled
  3. moretti white with silver foil
  4. crystal clear - melted in only
 
MESMERIZE
 
I am amazed at how different these beads look, even though they are all made from the same frit. Each technique seems to bring out a different color.
  1. moretti white with silver foil
  2. moretti white - melted in and swirled
  3. moretti white - melted in only
 
MONET
 
This frit reminds me of Jamaican Splash in a smaller format. There is no yellow frit in this no-fuss blend, however. Using silver foil creates a yellow tint throughout the bead with a mosaic look to it. Swirling brings out the blues and greens in the blend, while melting in shows off the whole spectrum of color. The last bead reminds me of an impressionist painting of a flower garden. Perhaps that is why Robin named this one Monet.
  1. moretti white with silver foil
  2. moretti white - melted in and swirled
  3. moretti white - melted in only
 
MOODY BLUES
 
Deep rich color whether melted in or used with silver. The swirled bead stretches the color and lightens the whole effect.
  1. moretti white melted in only
  2. moretti white - melted in and swirled
  3. moretti white with silver foil
MYSTIC RIVER
What a reaction with the silver! Yellowish-orange patches peek through the green and white, and the blue seems to disappear. Over-all, an interesting reaction.
  1. moretti white with silver foil
  2. moretti white - melted in and swirled
  3. moretti white - melted in only
 
NORTHERN LIGHTS
 
A truly unique blend of purples, caramel, and orange. Lovely when swirled. Using silver foil brings up the orange and caramel and tones down the purple. Nice, easy, no fuss.
  1. moretti white melted in only
  2. moretti white - melted in and swirled
  3. moretti white with silver foil
 
ORANGE BLOSSOM
 
This blend is lovely! Using silver foil creates vibrant color patches with deep borders. Swirling creates dark caramel streaks, while melting in allows the buttery yellow tones to show.
  1. moretti white with silver foil
  2. moretti white - melted in and swirled
  3. moretti white - melted in only
 
PANSY PETALS
 
A powdery blend of purples and lilacs. So subtle, it looks almost like enamel powders.
  1. moretti white with silver foil
  2. moretti white - melted in and swirled
  3. moretti white - melted in only
 
PEACOCK
 
By far, my favorite. Silver reactions create a rich palette, dotted with cinnamon spots and lined with silver tracings. Swirling this blend brings the purple and turquoise to the fore.
  1. moretti white with silver foil
  2. moretti white - melted in and swirled
  3. moretti white - melted in only
 
PERUVIAN VIOLET
Wow, what a reaction! This blend must have an intense reactive black in it, just look at the webbing. Silver foils dulls the colors, but intensifies the webbing effect. The extra heat required for swirling also lends to a webbing effect. Heat carefully to achieve the melted in example. A tricky frit, but the results are unique.
  1. moretti white with silver foil
  2. moretti white - melted in and swirled
  3. moretti white - melted in only
 
PRALINE
 
Aptly named, this blend looks like nuts, especially when used with silver foil. The red highlights add a nice contrast.
  1. moretti white melted in only
  2. moretti white - melted in and swirled
  3. moretti white with silver foil
 
RAINBOW SHERBERT
 
This blend is aptly named. It looks like a summer treat. Silver foil adds deep brownish gold to the mix and deepens the pastels.
  1. moretti white with silver foil
  2. moretti white - melted in and swirled
  3. moretti white - melted in only
 
ROBIN'S EGG
 
Such a pretty blue! I don't think the photo can do this one justice. One would have to see a whole string of these beads to really appreciate the subtlety in colors.
  1. moretti white melted in only
  2. moretti white - melted in and swirled
  3. moretti white with silver foil
 
ROSE BOUQUET
 
This blend allows for a variety of rich effects. The colors appear to strike and deepen when overheated. I worked these beads quite hot, but this frit is delicate and beautiful when handled carefully (see bead below).
  1. moretti white with silver foil
  2. moretti white - melted in and swirled (heavily heated)
  3. moretti white - melted in only
  4. moretti white - rolled on white disc, melted out & hand shaped (carefully heated)
 
SEA BREEZE
 
There's something calming about this blend. Equally beautiful in all three examples. I might nickname this one "Garden Breeze" because it looks to me like tropical garden greens.
  1. moretti white with silver foil
  2. moretti white - melted in and swirled
  3. moretti white - melted in only
 
SERENITY GARDEN
 
Lovely jewel tones, especially beautiful when swirled. Adding silver foil deepens the colors and adds silver tracings around the bits of glass.
  1. moretti white with silver foil
  2. moretti white - melted in and swirled
  3. moretti white - melted in only
 
SHRIMP COCKTAIL
 
A beautiful palette of pink with hints of lavendar. Adding silver foil creates an entirely different effect. Silver beads gather at the edges creating a bit of sparkle.
  1. moretti white with silver foil
  2. moretti white - melted in and swirled
  3. moretti white - melted in only
 
SUNGLOW
 
What a surprise this blend was! Before heating, it appears to be blends of pale yellow and white, but just look at the change! The swirled bead is a beauty, as it shows subtle shading of the colors. Another blend that needs to be seen in person.
  1. moretti white melted in only
  2. moretti white - melted in and swirled
  3. moretti white with silver foil
TAPESTRY
 
One of my favorite frits. The silver effect is stunning! Easy to use, no fuss.
  1. moretti white with silver foil
  2. moretti white - melted in and swirled
  3. moretti white - melted in only
 
 
This necklace generates compliments every time I wear it.
 
TROPICAL PARADISE
 
What a variety of effects with just one frit! Bright fuschia pink, blue and green really pop when melted in. The swirled one looks different as you turn the bead, with green/blue in one area and pink/blue in another. The silver foil leaves wonderful traces around the frit.
  1. moretti white melted in only
  2. moretti white - melted in and swirled
  3. moretti white with silver foil
 
TWILIGHT
 
Another surprising frit. This one looks like it will be bue and purple, but just look at that bright fuschia! Silver foil turns the pink into a orange-caramel. Nice for summer sets.
 
  1. moretti white melted in only
  2. moretti white - melted in and swirled
  3. moretti white with silver foil
 
TWIST OF LIME
 
Similar to French Tarragon, but softer and more subtle. Easy to use, and a small enough size, one could double-dip for even brighter color. A beautiful color for spring/summer.
  1. moretti white melted in only
  2. moretti white - melted in and swirled
  3. moretti white with silver foil
 
VINEYARD VINES
 
A blend of green, dark yellows, and deep purple. Especially nice when swirled.
  1. moretti white melted in only
  2. moretti white - melted in and swirled
  3. moretti white with silver foil

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