Bead by Karen Sealock

More choices! 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.

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. If you are in the Netherlands, buy the book directly from our distributor, Jorine (click here). She has soft covers in stock and ready to ship. Thank you Jorine!!