Difference between revisions of "Etching"
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==What is etching?== | ==What is etching?== | ||
| − | Etching is the process by which the glass is given a matt effect. This is | + | Etching is the process by which the [[glass]] is given a matt effect. This is achieved by using etching liquid or cream. |
==Etching liquid== | ==Etching liquid== | ||
| − | To use etching liquid you need to place the beads in the liquid for the specified time. The beads need to be moved around to ensure that they are uniformly etched. Once etching has been finished the | + | To use etching liquid you need to place the [[beads]] in the liquid for the specified time. The beads need to be moved around to ensure that they are uniformly etched. Once etching has been finished the beads should be thoroughly washed in warm soapy water. Some places recommend that you rinse in Bicarbonate of Soda. |
==Etching cream== | ==Etching cream== | ||
| − | This is the same as the fluid except the cream is applied to the areas that you want to | + | This is the same as the fluid except the cream is applied to the areas that you want to achieve the etched effect on. |
| − | Etching cream contains ammonia and should be treated accordingly. Contact with the skin should be avoided and it should be used in a well ventilated area. | + | Etching cream contains ammonia and should be treated accordingly. Contact with the skin should be avoided and it should be used in a well [[ventilation|ventilated]] area. |
Latest revision as of 19:31, 12 November 2008
What is etching?
Etching is the process by which the glass is given a matt effect. This is achieved by using etching liquid or cream.
Etching liquid
To use etching liquid you need to place the beads in the liquid for the specified time. The beads need to be moved around to ensure that they are uniformly etched. Once etching has been finished the beads should be thoroughly washed in warm soapy water. Some places recommend that you rinse in Bicarbonate of Soda.
Etching cream
This is the same as the fluid except the cream is applied to the areas that you want to achieve the etched effect on.
Etching cream contains ammonia and should be treated accordingly. Contact with the skin should be avoided and it should be used in a well ventilated area.
