How To Use Etched Glass Vinyl

Wait 60 seconds for the etching cream to do its work.
How to use etched glass vinyl. Thoroughly dry the glass to reveal the design. Using the brush apply the etching cream to the area you want to etch. Allow the cream to work its magic for about 5 7 minutes. Apply and even yet the generous amount of glass etch cream to the stencil. The glass etching cream is an acid chemical that can burn your skin.
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. Once the surface has dried completely you are ready to go. Brush the etching cream around for three full minutes. Rinse off the etching cream completely with warm water.
Rinse the etch cream off under running water. This cleans and prepares the glass to help you get a really good application. But with a little diy inspiration you can create your own designs using frosted vinyl which is inexpensive and can be removed easily. You should also shake or stir your armour etch etching cream before you use it. Use plenty of cream it s cheap and you don t want an inconsistent etch to ruin your design.
This was recorded live on our facebook page. To make my home a little more welcoming i decided to make a season s greetings vinyl design using my vinyl plotter. Silhouette cameo cut settings for etched glass vinyl. You do not need to gob it one. Real etched glass is expensive and permanent.
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. I apply a silver fine and gold fine etched vinyl design to a beer mug. Using a regular brush avoid foam brushes brush on the minimum amount needed to cover the glass. Remove the vinyl stencil and wash the glass once more. Always do them first to save yourself tons of product time and frustration seriously don t skip this simple step.