Ceramic - Pottery Dictionary

by Susan Mussi

LEAD FRITS

ca: FRITA DE PLOM

es: FRITA DE PLOMO

Lead frits (Plumbic frits) are used in the preparation of glaze bases, as a replacement for crude lead so as to avoid toxicity. They dissolve easily with colors and with oxides and give good results. They can be glossy, matte, transparent, opaque or crackle.