How To Use Etching Cream
After that wash the glass with water and peel off the contact paper.
How to use etching cream. In this video i will teach you how to get better results using a. Step 9 clean the surface of the glass and etching and dry completely. You can for example etch mirrors with it. Wear latex gloves and protective eyeglasses and apply the etching cream evenly as per the instructions given by the manufacturer. To use etching cream place the stencil or design against the glass surface.
Work in a well lighted and well ventilated area near a water source. After one minute run lukewarm water over the design to wash off all of the etching cream. Leave the cream on till the time given by the manufacturer. The mixture is comprised of the hazardous chemicals. Tracing the design into the glass using your knife.
It is fairly inexpensive but a jar doesn t go a long way since you have to coat your glass with a thick layer to etch it correctly. Remove the stencil and clean the glass thoroughly. So etching cream can be used on multiple different materials other than glass. For a more pronounced etching use your brush to move the cream on top of your stencil. Just follow the instructions on the package as you would when etching glass.
You must apply a thick layer of etching cream in order for the chemical to react properly on the glass or mirror. A lot of mirrors will actually have a protective coat on them which will make it a little harder for the cream to etch deep. Secure it into place using tape. Wear plastic gloves and protective eye wear. Shake the armour etch cream thoroughly.
Thick enough so that you cannot see the design of the stencil through the armour etch cream. 3 leave the cream for five minutes. Stay within taped area. With a few supplies and your choice of glassware anyone can do this. The cream has a diluted mixture of chemicals which eats or etches the surface of the glass very lightly.