Armour glass etching cream

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Kelly & Charlie MacMu

Armour glass etching cream

Post by Kelly & Charlie MacMu »

Want to use it have bottle but directions partially rubbed off??? Warning label in front isnt I know to wear gloves, respirator. Directions would be helpful :roll:

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Lauri Levanto
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Warning

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Don't even try
before you got proper safety instructions and equipment

-lauri
Tony Serviente
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Post by Tony Serviente »

Eye protection too! Put the bottle in warm water, in a disposable containter, as it will etch faster when warm. Brush on glass, wait 5 minutes, though more will not do any harm. Wash off with copious amounts of water. Don't forget that this cream works best on clear glass, and doing thin lines. If you etch broad areas it will look streaky, and it does not touch flashed. On colored cathedral glass the effects are very subtle. Have fun, be careful.
Kelly & Charlie MacMu

Post by Kelly & Charlie MacMu »

Do I fire my piece first or does this even matter?

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Ron Coleman
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Post by Ron Coleman »

Atticus wrote:Do I fire my piece first or does this even matter?

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Do any firing first and then etch after if you want the etching to stay.

Instructions, follow the link.

http://www.armourproducts.com/help/ :wink:
Kelly & Charlie MacMu

Post by Kelly & Charlie MacMu »

Thanks Ron !
I went on google before I posted question and looked under armour glass etching cream all I found was where to buy it!

Thanks :lol:
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Post by vblue »

How long you leave the Armour Etch on depends on the glass. Don't leave it more than 30 seconds with dichroic and one of the "Rub 'n Etch" stencils.

I etched this piece of dichroic, capped it with clear and then fused.

I have more info on etching in my "Chemical Etching" album if you want to know about making your own stencils, etching on ceramic tiles, etc.

http://www.picturetrail.com/vernelle

Vernelle

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Lauri Levanto
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To verneille

Post by Lauri Levanto »

Great page you have about etching.
May I include a link to it in the dictionary?

-lauri
vblue
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Post by vblue »

Lauri,
What a nice compliment and great way to start the morning.

My Picture Trail albums are there to share ideas and help others. If you think the chemical etching album will help others, feel free to use it.

:D

Vernelle


By the way, THANK YOU and Brad for all the work you are putting into creating the dictionary. It will be a valuable asset to everyone.
Kelly & Charlie MacMu

Post by Kelly & Charlie MacMu »

VBLUE THANKS !!!
Your site is outstanding!!! I love your work!!!


Thanks Attie
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