Enamel for use on glass and a method of using the same

摘要

The present invention provides a novel enamel composition and a method of using the same to decorate substrates such as a section of glass. The enamel composition comprises a solids portion and a vehicle. The solids portion includes at least one glass frit and a separate and distinct addition of silicon. The solids portion comprises from about 0.01 weight percent to about 20 weight percent metallic silicon.