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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. | 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. <br>a. Lettering or verses. <br>b. Flowers, animals, or people. | + | ==4. Make a project on clear glass. <br>a. Lettering or verses. <br>b. Flowers, animals, or people. == |
==5. Make a project on a mirror. Include the following:== | ==5. Make a project on a mirror. Include the following:== |
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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 area 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 off 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.
- Clean the glass with window cleaner and paper towels.
- Choose a design and plan it out.
- Cut contact paper to fit over the ENTIRE project and put it on the project.
- Rub out all air bubbles.(I've found it's easiest to do so while putting on the contact paper.)
- Trace stencil pattern on to the contact paper.
- Cut out tracing from the contact paper with the exacto knife by going over the lines with the knife.
- Peal off cut contact paper so that only the tracing is off, leaving contact paper on the rest of the glass.
- Remove glue with alcohol by using cotton swabs.
- Apply etching solution thickly. Leave it on for the specified length of time.
- Rinse the glass and then dry with paper towels. (optional) Wash glass with window cleaner.
- Mount and display the finished project.
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.