Frit making made easier

After using the manual piston to make frit & powder I started looking into how to do it faster & easier. I saw some YouTube videos where glass artists were using a gain/seed grinder to make the frit and it took seconds! I purchased a grain/seed grinder and I tested it out. I am so happy with the results.

I didn’t put in much glass for each grind as I saw in a YouTube video that doing less in each load helps keep the blades from dulling as quickly. I did two very quick grinds and it pulverized the glass. It was quick and easy.

I still had to use the magnet as there was blade & sifter metal residue still. important to remove the tiny metal shards prior to firing in the kiln.

My new seed/grain grinder

Two very quick & short bursts gave me nicely pulverized glass

So happy with the results and how quickly and easily I am able to make my own frit & powder