Tuesday, May 13, 2014

How To Apply Glass Etching Cream

By Stan Alderson


All glass surfaces can be decorated with customized patterns and branding that will lat through the vigors of daily use and deliver aesthetically pleasing results. Glass etching cream is a popular choice to develop such features that are long lasting and appealing. One may buy a kit containing the product and all stencils that are required to achieve the necessary outcomes.

The purchase of a good quality kit can assist in achieving the desired results within an efficient period of time. The creams consist of different type of acids that will penetrate surface areas in order to produce long lasting results. One should only make use of a high quality solution that will aid in achieving the best possible outcome without causing excessive damage.

Specific types of products contain a number of chemicals that includes Barium Sulphate and Sulphuric acid among others and should only be handled with protective gear. These types of kits offer high quality solutions and should only be applied to surfaces that are clean and free from fingerprints. It is important not to make use of harsh cleaners to eliminate dirt as it leaves a film behind that will affect etching.

The entire set will come with a stencil design that can easily be applied to the surface. Once you have select a particular creation, proceed to cut out the stencil on the frosted backing sheet to prevent getting dirt onto the back. Measurements must be taken accurately to obtain precision results.

All stencils can be cut out and should be measured accurately and secured with masking tape to ensure the desired design is produced. All surfaces prepared for etching must be cleaned. The room temperature should include 70 degrees and higher as this will allow for the simple application of these creams.

One should only work with the product with the protection of gloves and safety gear. Thick layering should be applied to ensure that it makes its mark into the surface. All layers must be thick to produce the desired patterns and similar features as part of the process.

When the solution is applied to the surface, it must remain on the area for at least a minute. All excess layers should be cleared with warm water and the stencil removed to prevent against a smudged design. With reliance on high quality solutions, it is necessary to ensure that the most suitable results are achieved with breathtaking design.




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