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;Rubbing Alcohol: To clean off the glue left from the contact paper.
 
;Rubbing Alcohol: To clean off the glue left from the contact paper.
 
;Window cleaner: To wash the glass before working on it.
 
;Window cleaner: To wash the glass before working on it.
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;Colored Masking tape: To put around the edge of the finished mirror.
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;Scissors: To cut contact paper.
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;Timer: (optional, a whatch works just as well.) To time how long the etching cream has been on.
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;Cotton swabs (e.g. Q-tips): to apply the rubbing alcohol.
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;Pens and Pencils: To draw/trace the chosen pattern onto the contact paper.
 
;Paper towels: To wipe of window cleaner.
 
;Paper towels: To wipe of window cleaner.
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;Stencils: (optional)For ready-made patterns and ideas.
 
;Glass projects: Items made from glass that you want to work on.
 
;Glass projects: Items made from glass that you want to work on.
  

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1. Name the tools and items needed for Glass Etching.

Aprons and gloves
Glass etching involves the use of acids, so the safety of your Pathfinders should be your utmost concern.
Exacto knives
To cut out traced design from contact paper.
Contact paper
To protect the are you DON'T want etched.
Carbon paper
To copy designs.
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.
Paint brushes
To apply etching cream.
Newspaper
To protect the surface that you work on.
Rubbing Alcohol
To clean off the glue left from the contact paper.
Window cleaner
To wash the glass before working on it.
Colored Masking tape
To put around the edge of the finished mirror.
Scissors
To cut contact paper.
Timer
(optional, a whatch works just as well.) To time how long the etching cream has been on.
Cotton swabs (e.g. Q-tips)
to apply the rubbing alcohol.
Pens and Pencils
To draw/trace the chosen pattern onto the contact paper.
Paper towels
To wipe of window cleaner.
Stencils
(optional)For ready-made patterns and ideas.
Glass projects
Items made from glass that you want to work on.

2. Name the eleven steps of Glass Etching.

  1. Clean glass and tape edges.
  2. Choose design and plan.
  3. Cover project with contact paper.
  4. Rub out air bubbles.
  5. Trace stencil pattern.
  6. Cut out tracing.
  7. Peal or cut contact paper.
  8. Remove glue with alcohol.
  9. Apply etching solution thickly. Leave it on for the specified length of time.
  10. Rinse and dry.
  11. Mount and display.

3. What is the technique of applying velvet etch?

Velvet etch is a brand of reusable etching cream. 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.

4. Make a project on clear glass.

a. Lettering or verses

b. Flowers, animals, or people.

5. Make a project on a mirror. Include the following:

a. Lettering, verses, flowers, animals, or people.

b. Finish by framing around mirror with colored tape.

6. Make a project on a glass, jar, or oval object.

References