加飾
frit decoration
Japanese: フリット加飾
A decorative technique that uses granular frit to create texture and a pointillist effect.
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Frit decoration is a technique that uses crushed glass granules (frit) as a decorative material. Frit consists of crushed glass granules and is classified into coarse, medium, fine, and powder grades based on particle size. It is scattered over the base glass or shaped using molds before being fired.
The texture after firing varies depending on the particle size of the frit. Coarse-grained frit tends to retain its granular texture even after firing, resulting in a rough, uneven surface. Fine-grained frit melts smoothly into the glass. You can also combine multiple colors of frit to create gradients or blended color effects. Be sure to use frit with the same COE as your base glass.
Related Concepts
When using powder with a smaller particle size than frit, the technique is referred to as "powder decoration." Combining this with "stringer work" allows for a wide range of expressive possibilities.
This entry is written in Japanese by Rei Chikaoka and translated for readers outside Japan. If something reads oddly, the original is the source of truth.