jeudi 15 mai 2014

Tips For Using 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.

Such sets will contains stencils of different designs and sizes that can be used in the modification of particular features. There are many styles that can be chosen and requires the use of stencil that is cut out along a baking sheet to prevent it from picking up dirt. All measurements must be precise to ensure that the outcome is appealing and lasts longer.

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.

Gloves and suitable eyewear must be bought when working with these types of creams to prevent against the possibility of poor consequences. It is best to apply thick layers of these products to ensure that it will be etched into the surface. The layering must be thick enough to develop desirable designs and to produce high quality outcomes.

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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