#82 Making Frit

#82 Making Frit
I show you a grain mill grinder that works great for making glass frit. I use it to make a "Frit Mix" that will be used as sand in my fused glass projects. I use sifters to separate the sizes. And remember, when working with frit be sure to wear a good face mask. I've provided a link below to all of the products used in this video. I hope you enjoy watching!
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Products I use can be found in my Amazon shop:
www.amazon.com/shop/susanmcga...
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Links:
Stainless Steel Grain Mill Grinder - amzn.to/3CtxL63
Aanraku Frit Sifter - amzn.to/382yGIU
Glass/Tile Nippers (flat) - amzn.to/36T9Ef3
Glass/Tile Nippers (wheels) - amzn.to/3a6ACBZ
Respirator - amzn.to/385kJKk
Ear Protection - amzn.to/2tfgEnZ
Eye Protection - amzn.to/2smViol
Eye Glasses Side Protection - amzn.to/35TTO2u
COE90 glass - amzn.to/2JPxmzi
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Flexible Fabric Bandages - amzn.to/2Tnh1rs
The links above are for the products mentioned in this video. By using this affiliate link you help me earn a small commission at no extra charge to you. Thanks so much.
Fused Glass FUNatics and Tutorials is the Facebook group (***That group has been changed to FUSED GLASS MASTER MINDS!!!***) with the video of someone else using this grinder. It's what inspired me to try it. **That group has been changed to FUSED GLASS MASTER MINDS!!!**
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[@judyjohnson2699]

HAHAHA - I love that you put a link to the bandages!!! You rock, Honey Bunny!

[@SusanMcGarryGlass]

Judy Johnson Hahaha you caught that!

[@erinconrad1335]

I love your little captions. Actually, i love all your videos. Thank you!

[@paulgibson5482]

Thank you for this awesome hint. What a great way to repurpose some frit and to rework those odd mistakes. A grain mill is next on my wish list!

[@teresalawler6397]

Always enjoy you're videos.... thank you, Teresa

[@spparrky]

Fantastic video. Thanks!

[@michelemcneil4658]

Thanks again, just ordered

[@dorisroot514]

finally got my grinder I love it ty for posting about this :)

[@helpforhedgepigs8461]

OMG, I bought one of these based on your video, and it is a game changer! Thank you for the review :) x

[@irenelawrenson4759]

Hi Susan, this was the first of your videos I have watched. I have since watched 2 more all in the same sitting. I want to thank you for sharing, you are very talented and I enjoy all of your work. I look forward to seeing more .Thank you so much

[@paulo_preto]

Bom trabalho. Parabéns!

[@suedarte461]

Besides using a mask, I also use a shop vac hose next to the cover, so that when I open it, the smoke goes straight into the vac. Helps a lot.

[@SusanMcGarryGlass]

sue darte great tip!

[@blenderbenderguy]

Unless your shop vac is HEPA filtered you're just blowing the finest (and worst) particulate out the back end exhaust port of the shop vac. If your vac has an exhaust port that you can connect a hose to, then you could run the hose outside through a window or door, or better yet just do it all outside.

[@suedarte461]

@@blenderbenderguy True, mine is HEPA filtered.

[@armenestrapatey257]

Such a big risk, its not worth it.

[@sreekanthps9589]

Nice

[@carolynkeiling5514]

I just got this very same grinder. I have only used it once but I can tell you I love it. I works like a charm. However...I DID run a magnet (in a small plastic bag to make getting the iron filings off of it easier) through the smaller grains of frit. There was a whole lot of metal in that frit!!!! So but sure not to skip that step. I did it outside, with a respirator on. It is very dusty as you can tell. I see in the comments below that Sue Darte suggests the use of a vacuum. That is what I will try next time. :) Thanks for the review Susan McGarry!

[@SusanMcGarryGlass]

Carolyn Keiling thanks for letting us know!!! I’ll run a magnet thru it.

[@kathymeadors8135]

Did you get metal.

[@lisamiller6794]

Lot of metal ,like too much trouble? I purchased a frit maker yrs ago and what a waste of 70$ . Used it once😂I’m very interested in this machine , just don’t want to be constantly hours of removing metal. But with a thick clean bag and hammer works somewhat for me when I’m running low on frit . I buy the thick plastic from Lowe’s . I hammer it down to tiny as possible and then crush in a glass blender , no metal all powder frit . Thanks Susan ! As always you have the best truthful videos❤️stay safe 🐰

[@paulteresaantosyn2123]

@@lisamiller6794 What is the thick plastic from Lowes?

[@lindaclisby3911]

this grinder is not available and they do not know when or if it will be available again. Do you know if any of the other grinders on Amazon work well too? Love your videos! I learn a bunch from them.

[@Jonathan-fz8di]

Would blending it in water work? Wondering if the water would keep things cool and surpress the dust... You would obviously have to dry it out after though...

[@gregleehartlen3866]

I see that your blades are much smaller. Are replacement blades for that grinder readily available?

[@ellenmurphy2150]

Love the new logo.Havent seen you for a while. Please when you use that frit maker again be sure you are not looking straight into that Susan when you open that up. Glass dust is not cool to inhale. Wonderful to see you-- I dropped what I was doing and watched. Happy 2020! 🐝 🐰

[@SusanMcGarryGlass]

Ellen Murphy I’m glad you noticed my new intro. I Love it too!!! Great tip for everyone I was definitely off to the side with my mask on. I’ve been busy with the newest grand-baby but now I’m back! Lots of ideas, as always!

[@ellenmurphy2150]

Susan McGarry Glass. Family comes before glass. Hope all is well! ☺

[@evanmiddleton3137]

Just wondering how fast do the blades wear out?

[@csajszikaa25]

Hi Susan! The grinder has run out of amazon. When will it be next?

[@timjohnson1042]

How long will the blades last and where can you buy replacement blades?

[@debbiezito6199]

Hi Susan. Please let us know the info link for this product thank you for all the great videos!

[@SusanMcGarryGlass]

Debbie Zito links to all of the products are in the description of the video. To see the description of any video click the tiny grey triangle in the bottom right corner just below the video.

[@CaptMike]

Hi Susan great intro! Tell me how long the blades last. I do the same thing with old blenders, but it is too costly to replace the blades. If you don't pick up the blenders at a thrift store for around $5 you can't win (about 5 to 10 pounds of glass and the blades are shot). Also, some one posted somewhere that adding a little water to the process helps blade wear. Have you tried that yet?

[@debbiezito6199]

Capt Mike I have used a old blender and Always added a small amount of water. Have mesh strainers for fine size frit. Works best with water. Blades still grinding well after 30 plus uses.

[@CaptMike]

@@debbiezito6199 Thanks Debbie, I have went through 5 or 6 blenders so far and just have not had the nerve to add water. I figured it would clog up the sives.

[@queenbrooksie]

@@CaptMike Sift the glass through the sieves under water as well. Works really easy. Then I put the different sizes in coffee filters and put them on a cookie sheet and bake them at 250 a couple hours to dry them. Works super easy.

[@SusanMcGarryGlass]

Capt Mike I’ve only used it a few times but it’s SO MUCH more powerful than a regular blender

[@martjassir]

Hi! I have a question. Did the blades deteriorate by using the glass? And if they do how does the blade get replaced?

[@donnamerlino1660]

I went to the link for the flat nippers, but there is no price listed in Amazon. How much did you pay for them? I don’t think they are available anymore.

[@BarbaraGans]

Just tuning in again. Forgot what this gizmo is called. I know it can be bout on Amazon

[@debshank4331]

I can't find your links. I found the grinder, but not the sifters.

[@SusanMcGarryGlass]

Aanraku.com is where I got my sifters

[@kathiekarancz964]

Are you still liking this machine? Do you worry about the metal pieces within the frit? Thanks 🐢

[@MariaTuccori]

Susan, how is your grinder holding up?

[@artintegrations6510]

Great video, where do I find a link to the tools you use? Thanks

[@artintegrations6510]

Found it! \\

[@asoom3913]

I need this mashin ,and how much

[@emachine310]

Would there happen to be a video of the glass after its been fused?

[@SusanMcGarryGlass]

I don’t think I do but I used every last bit of it.

[@rumrin71]

does this frit also need magnet to remove the metallic powders? or the blades hardly enough not to chip?

[@SusanMcGarryGlass]

The blades are pretty strong but a magnet to remove any metal shavings would be a good idea.

[@rumrin71]

@@SusanMcGarryGlass tq so much for the prompt reply. and thank you for sharing your fusing knowledge so generously!

[@cherieknopf8536]

Did you find you also then had to run a magnet through at least the powder I would think to remove any possible metal hints of pieces that might be in that now too?

[@SusanMcGarryGlass]

Cherie Knopf I didn’t use a magnet this time. It works SO fast that I didn’t even think about blade damage. I’ll do it & let you all know if I find any metal in the frit.

[@SusanMcGarryGlass]

Cherie Knopf I definitely found metal in the frit. Not much but enough that it’s worth running a magnet thru it before using it.

[@cherieknopf8536]

Susan McGarry Glass thanks for the update.

[@lolomorr6563]

I run a magnet through mine -I find that most of the metal fragments end up in the powdered frit.

[@Whatsthenextstep2]

Hi Susan! I am curious, do you still use this grinder? If so, have you needed to replace the blades and how often? Is the grinder easy to clean out as to avoid cross contamination with reactive glasses? Thanks for all you do!

[@bonnienieman3414]

I put mine on for a couple of min and made powdered frit, at first glance if looked great, but then I pulsed it a couple more times and it turned from yellow to gray??????? how ,why???

[@lindaclisby3911]

I saw in one of the comments that this grinder is not your main source of frit. What is your main source of frit?

[@ansarshaheen9096]

I need too buy how much is it

[@anngolding6760]

Hi I'm very impressed but can not find any link what is the company called that makes this machine thankyou ann golding

[@SusanMcGarryGlass]

Unfortunately the link is not good now. Try searching for the item on Amazon

[@mireyamundie3012]

I am interested in getting this after seeing your video and reading all the comments but have a question. I would be getting this to make powder and fine frit - are you able to get all the metal out with a magnet so you are able to use the powder and fine frit? Any advise or tips on using magnets to make sure all the metal is out.

[@SusanMcGarryGlass]

Mireya Mundie metal is an issue with most frit makers. I just use a strong magnet and comb through it until it stops picking up the metal. But I also don’t use this as my primary source of frit. It’s only when I need a small amount or special color.

[@mireyamundie3012]

@@SusanMcGarryGlass Thank you for your response!

[@jimlord6190]

Hi susan ..can u buy replacement blades

[@SusanMcGarryGlass]

Jim Lord I don’t know. It does come with extra blades

[@breajasmine2251]

where is link?

[@dorisroot514]

was going say play it safe wear glasses

[@brucestevens2639]

How are the blades holding up? I have one on the way. Thanks.

[@SusanMcGarryGlass]

Bruce Stevens I’m actually surprised how well it’s holding up. Most grinders I’ve used for glass can’t hold up to the beating because they are plastic.

[@brucestevens2639]

I'm really glad to hear that. I've seen some negative reviews about them. I'm looking forward to receiving them as well as a kiln etc. Right now I'm in limbo with no equipment anxiously waiting for everything to arrive. Thanks for all the great videos. Keep up the good work.

[@SusanMcGarryGlass]

Bruce Stevens be sure to run a magnet thru the frit before you use it

[@dorisroot514]

could u please tell me is it 3 prong or 2 prong cord ?

[@SusanMcGarryGlass]

Doris Root it’s a 2 prong plug but looks different than what we usually see. You can see it at the beginning of the video & again at about 5 minutes

[@dorisroot514]

@@SusanMcGarryGlass ok now see it tyvm

[@dianehamilton4402]

Hi Susan, This is really cool. However, I can't find the links you are referring to. Could you please respond back, providing some details? Thanks, Diane

[@SusanMcGarryGlass]

Diane Hamilton when you are watching the video on KZbin look just below the right corner and you’ll see a very tiny grey triangle. Click that to open up the description of the video. That’s where you’ll find all the info & links.

[@carleymichal]

@@SusanMcGarryGlass I can not find a tiny grey triangle

[@SusanMcGarryGlass]

Michal Carley scroll up to the top of this screen so you can see the video. Just below the video you’ll see “#82 Making Frit”. Look to the right. Tiny grey triangle!

[@kimfitzekam3592]

@@SusanMcGarryGlass I found them under 'show more' and appreciate that you included them. Did you ever try a magnet? Not sure if I should go ahead and order one just to have it and start off clean. Thanks for the video! Can now spend a lot less time on my Morton system trying to easily get small pieces.

[@usmanmattu8712]

Prize please?

[@robertk1129]

Use Water Next time...protect your lungs and other peoples around town.