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==1. Name the tools and items needed for Glass Etching. == | ==1. Name the tools and items needed for Glass Etching. == | ||
| − | + | ;Aprons: Glass etching involves the use of acids, so the safety of your Pathfinders should be your utmost concern. | |
| − | + | ;Exacto knives: | |
| − | + | ;Contact paper: | |
| − | + | ;Carbon paper: | |
| − | * Etching cream | + | ;* Etching cream: Typically, "glass etching cream" available from art supply stores consists of fluoride compounds, such as sodium fluoride and hydrogen fluoride. The fluoridation of the glass causes the characteristic rough, opaque qualities of frosted glass. |
| − | + | ;Gloves: | |
| − | + | ;Paint brushes: | |
| − | + | ;Newspaper: | |
| − | + | ;Rubbing Alcohol: | |
| − | + | ;Window cleaner: | |
| − | + | ;Colored Masking tape: | |
| − | + | ;Scissors: | |
| − | + | ;Timer: | |
| − | + | ;Cotton swabs (e.g. Q-tips): | |
| − | + | ;Pens and Pencils: | |
| − | + | ;Paper towels: | |
| − | + | ;Stencils: | |
| − | + | ;Glass projects: | |
==2. Name the eleven steps of Glass Etching. == | ==2. Name the eleven steps of Glass Etching. == | ||
Revision as of 14:40, 17 February 2008
1. Name the tools and items needed for Glass Etching.
- Aprons
- Glass etching involves the use of acids, so the safety of your Pathfinders should be your utmost concern.
- Exacto knives
- Contact paper
- Carbon paper
- Etching cream
- Typically, "glass etching cream" available from art supply stores consists of fluoride compounds, such as sodium fluoride and hydrogen fluoride. The fluoridation of the glass causes the characteristic rough, opaque qualities of frosted glass.
- Gloves
- Paint brushes
- Newspaper
- Rubbing Alcohol
- Window cleaner
- Colored Masking tape
- Scissors
- Timer
- Cotton swabs (e.g. Q-tips)
- Pens and Pencils
- Paper towels
- Stencils
- Glass projects
2. Name the eleven steps of Glass Etching.
- Clean glass and tape edges.
- Choose design and plan.
- Cover project with contact paper.
- Rub out air bubbles.
- Trace stencil pattern.
- Cut out tracing.
- Peal or cut contact paper.
- Remove glue with alcohol.
- Apply etching solution thickly. Leave it on for the specified length of time.
- Rinse and dry.
- Mount and display.
3. What is the technique of applying velvet etch?
Velvet etch is one brand of etch available. Other brands are available that may have different standing time for the etch. When you apply the etch, you need to daub it on instead of brushing it on. Apply etch with a generous amount on the project. Let it stand for five minutes. Wash off with warm water.
