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• Frit 4002 - Lithium

  $15.20 for 1kg

  
  

• Frit 4064 - Lead Bisicate

  $??? for 1kg

  
  

  “Standard” Lead Bilisicate with a LOW lead release.
  With 5% to 10% China Clay makes a Glaze for the 950C to 1080C range.
  Also suitable for the “Rutile Break” of mottled glazes.
  Can be used with leadless frits to make a range of glazes.

  Softening Point = 510C
  Expansion = 0.72

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• Frit 4103 - Zinc Matt

  $18.00 for 1kg

  
  

  A leadless Frit with the Zinc content making it suitable for matte glazes within the 1050C to 1150C range.
  Over 1200C is suitable for Crystalline Glazes.

  Softening Point = 599C
  Expansion = 0.58

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• Frit 4108 - Raku

  $15.00 for 1kg

  
  

  A low alumina “soft” frit good for colour enhancing stains due to it’s high calcium content.
  Can be used to “soften” hard glazes or combat “pin holes” or “orange peel” effect in glazes with a high stain content.

  Softening Point = 618C
  Expansion = 0.78

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• Frit 4110 - Leadless (Alkcal)

  $15.20 for 1kg

  
  

  A high Soda (Na2O) Frit with a high expansion.
  Used for Copper Turquoises and Manganese Purples.
  Also used to produce Craquelle effects.
  To “Soften” high firing glazes by replacing feldspars.
  A 7% addition plus 3% china clay improves glaze “fit” with undeglaze decorated once-fired ware.

  Softening Point = 575C
  Expansion = 0.97

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• Frit 4113 - Borax Standard

  $13.00 for 1kg

  
  

  A “standard” medium to hard leadless Frit.
  Good for lowering firing ranges of stoneware glazes.
  It has a higher Potash (K2O) content than Frit 4110.
  It can be used in conjunction with Frit 4064 to produce glazes for the 1080C to 1150C range, or on it’s own with 5% to 10% china clay.

  Softening Point = 653C
  Expansion = 0.67

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• Frit 4124 - Majolica

  $15.00 for 1kg

  
  

  Similar to Raku Frit but with more Alumina.:
  A alumina “soft” frit good for colour enhancing stains due to it’s high calcium content.
  Can be used to “soften” hard glazes or combat “pin holes” or “orange peel” effect in glazes with a high stain content.
  It is a Calcium rich leadless Borosilicate and is good for colour enhancement.

  Softening Point = 622C
  Expansion = 0.74

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