Does anyone here etch glass?

[krisinmi]

For several years I've been thinking I would like to try my hand at etching glass, but I have no idea what is needed or where to purchase supplies.  Does anyone here at HF etch glass and could give me some tips? Or know where the etching 'stuff' can be purchased?

[Deleted]

Do you want to use etching cream or sandblast?

www.marthastewart.com/272469/etched-glass

....James

[krisinmi]

Probably etching cream, sandblast sounds like an outdoor/messy project my dh would not be thrilled about, lol

[farmchix]

Hubs has a sandblaster. We sandblasted an old shower door and used it. We've also sandblasted some other glass using quilting stencils and wall stencils you get at the hardware. You have to be really, and I mean REALLY sure you get them taped down good. I drew some dolphins once and we etched a shower door for my granddaughter's bathroom. It actually came out pretty cool. I wish I had taken pics. They recently sold the house and the people who bought the house really loved the door.

[Ken]

I have etched 1/2 gallon marks and numbers on my beer brewing carboys. Got some number stencils, masking tape and the etching liquid from Hobby Lobby (back when I used to shop there).

Process was fairly easy and the results were good.

[Deleted]

I've done a fair amount. Sand blasting would give you the best results, just make sure you cover the parts that you don't want etched real well with tape.

For most craft projects a table top blaster from harbor freight will work just fine.
I've done glass, and mirrors. Mirrors can be frosted or blasted from the back to remove the coating, then apply paint.

[wolfmom]

www.dremel.com/en-us/videosandhowto/projects/Pages/detail.aspx?pcpid=10#.VpkPB_krLrc

Have you thought of using a Dremel? I have a lovely wine glass and a plate etched by a friend. You can do pretty intricate things with a dremel.