There are so many ways to melt frit in beadmaking. Here is a simple method I use for fast, colorful beads. 

Heat the end of a rod of clear and dip it in a bit of opaque. (I've used Silver lake here--yumm!). Melt that in. Then, while the glass is hot, dip it in another color--I love the transparents! 

Melt that in and get it hot in anticipation of wrapping around a mandrel. Wind the glass on and let the clear of the rod that's already warm encase the bead on the final wrap. 

It's simple, one handed, no tools required. A beautiful bead can be made in a minute or two!

Val's Frit Secrets is available at valcox.com. It's a different store than this one, but you can register as a Guest to buy the book.

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If you already have your own jars, buy the refill bag (to save a little), and take advantage of the USPS Priority Small Flat Rate box (to save a lot). 

You can get a dozen ~4oz refill bags for only $5 shipping. ($12 International).

Note to Canada: First Class is still probably faster and cheaper to your address. Only purchase the shipping coupon for orders over $75. Any overpayment will be promptly refunded.