Sunday, 11 May 2014

Tips For Using Glass Etching Cream

By Stan Alderson


When it comes to personalizing glass surfaces, it is important to rely on quality products that will aid in delivering the most effective results. Glass etching cream is commonly referred to as acid cream and is the number one choice to customize and personalize such surfaces. These applications have become increasingly popular and can be purchased in an easy to use kit for all decorative needs.

Buying these type of kits will allow one to proceed with the transformation of all sizes of glass. Such creams contain a strong formulation that includes acids developed to etch the surface for permanent and consistent outcomes. High quality measures can be applied that will ensure longer lasting outcome and professional methods for efficient and modern designs.

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.

The cream only needs to be left on the surface for a minute. Proceed to wash off the excess with warm water and remove the stencil. Once the area has been washed, allow it to dry and prepare for the creation of a long lasting work of art.




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