Here’s a checklist of essential etching tools and materials to make sure you have everything before you start. If you’re unsure how to use the Etching Kit, go to my 4-step tutorial at here for fully illustrated instructions and invaluable tips. With this kit you are covered for etching and engraving applications on any glass as well as metal surfaces. I was a little doubtful about this remedy which is fairly widely quioted now, but it does work, Of course it only works with plastic lenses- it would destroy a set of glass spectacles. To enable personalised advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies.

The sturdy base can be bench-mounted if desired and marked with raised measurements to help you position your project. The high quality accessory kit includes an assortment of must-have accessories for creative DIY projects using glass. Both the beginner and experienced artist can enjoy the fun and excitement of creating professional quality, permanently etched designs to decorate and personalize their favorite glassware and mirrors.Specsavers were most unhelpful, as due to Covid lockdown etc I had not had a recent eye test and they would not make me a replacement set from my old prescription. The law prohibits the sale of sharp instruments, glues and solvents to anyone under the age of 18 and the sale of aerosols to anyone under the age of 16. Been very useful in creating a sympathy vase, personalised with their name, a gift to treasure and keep and lot less expensive then a floral tribute.

Once you have left it on for 2 mins take the excess off any put it back in the bottle to be used again.These are fine for one-offs – they stick to the glass and are detailed, precise and give a very professional look to your glassware.

The ratings/reviews displayed here may not be representative of every listing on this page, or of every review for these listings. Etsy’s 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centres that host Etsy. Blick Art Materials offer a kit that contains 3oz of Armour Etch paste, a craft knife, glass cleaner, brush, protective gloves, a range of stencils and an instruction leaflet. Always wear protective gloves and goggles when using it, and work in a well ventilated space with running water at hand.Then apply with the application tape and squeegee and mask off your glassware before applying the Etching Creme. These thick consistency paints feature a high pigment count that makes each colour fabulously vibrant and bold! This glass etching kit is absolutely fine to give you a taste of etching, but is a bit lacking in choice of stencils and the small pot of cream won’t get you very far as you have to layer it on thickly. These 4 or 5-star reviews represent the opinions of the individuals who posted them and do not reflect the views of Etsy. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions.