How To Use Etched Glass Vinyl
Always do them first to save yourself tons of product time and frustration seriously don t skip this simple step.
How to use etched glass vinyl. Using the brush apply the etching cream to the area you want to etch. This was recorded live on our facebook page. But with a little diy inspiration you can create your own designs using frosted vinyl which is inexpensive and can be removed easily. Once the surface has dried completely you are ready to go. This cleans and prepares the glass to help you get a really good application.
I apply a silver fine and gold fine etched vinyl design to a beer mug. Thoroughly dry the glass to reveal the design. Real etched glass is expensive and permanent. Wait 60 seconds for the etching cream to do its work. To make my home a little more welcoming i decided to make a season s greetings vinyl design using my vinyl plotter.
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. 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. Rinse off the etching cream completely with warm 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.
How to use armour etch in conjunction with cricut stencil vinyl. 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. Remove the vinyl stencil and wash the glass once more. Silhouette cameo cut settings for etched glass vinyl. Using a regular brush avoid foam brushes brush on the minimum amount needed to cover the glass.
Rinse the etch cream off under running water. Vinyl friday etched glass vinyl duration. Brush the etching cream around for three full minutes. 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.