How To Use Etched Glass Vinyl
Silhouette cameo cut settings for etched glass vinyl.
How to use etched glass vinyl. Using the brush apply the etching cream to the area you want to etch. Use plenty of cream it s cheap and you don t want an inconsistent etch to ruin your design. Once the surface has dried completely you are ready to go. You do not need to gob it one. Using a regular brush avoid foam brushes brush on the minimum amount needed to cover the glass.
Brush the etching cream around for three full minutes. This was recorded live on our facebook page. Real etched glass is expensive and permanent. But with a little diy inspiration you can create your own designs using frosted vinyl which is inexpensive and can be removed easily. To make my home a little more welcoming i decided to make a season s greetings vinyl design using my vinyl plotter.
Apply and even yet the generous amount of glass etch cream to the stencil. For an even brighter etch you can reapply the etching cream a second time after cleaning the first layer off completely. I initially tried the recommended cut settings from expressions vinyl however a test cut revealed those weren t the proper settings for me so hooray for test cuts. You should also shake or stir your armour etch etching cream before you use it. Vinyl friday etched glass vinyl duration.
Remove the vinyl stencil and wash the glass once more. Thoroughly dry the glass to reveal the design. Rinse off the etching cream completely with warm water. This cleans and prepares the glass to help you get a really good application. Always do them first to save yourself tons of product time and frustration seriously don t skip this simple step.
Etched glass vinyl step four apply decals before the vinyl to your glass surface you may want to wipe the glass surface off first with some rubbing alcohol. Wait 60 seconds for the etching cream to do its work. I apply a silver fine and gold fine etched vinyl design to a beer mug. Rinse the etch cream off under running water. Use safety first and just wear the gloves to avoid any chemical burns or possible irritations to your skin or worse face and eyes.