Sandblasting and What You Can Do With it On Glass

[pitchwest]

Nicely done. I gave it a shot on a test piece, but the vinyl blew away. What type are you using and what type of tape? Oh, can you recommend a PSI?

[beepee617]

Nice job on the etching! My only concern is that, if you're using silica-containing abrasive, that mask is not protective. You should really be wearing a respirator. Watch out for silicosis -- it's a terrible thing....

[leoraac]

Thanks for posting! Firstly, what is the difference between chemical etching and sandblasting in terms if quality? Like, when would you choose one method over the other?? Also, you misspelled "you're" as in "you + are" = "you're"

[etchrobert]

@leoraac If you are referring to hydrofluoric acid, I think it and sandblasting look good. Cream etching is more of an amateur process as the etchings are hard to see.

[lugia58]

how long does it last or is it permanet

[rochestersportsman]

How is it that the glass is etched, but your decal or outline stays in tact?? I would think that if the blaster was strong enough to etch the glass that the outline would have been destroyed as well, causing the image to not turn out. Just wondering is all. Cool vid!

[etchrobert]

@rochestersportsman I guess the best way to explain what is happening is- the stencil is softer and the abrasive bounces off in a away so that it doesn't go through. Another way to look at is by comparing the effects of throwing a rubber ball vs. a steel ball at concrete. Hard object against hard does damage. Basically, the stencil either absorbs the energy or ricochets it.

[mortie806]

@rochestersportsman the stencils made of rubber and the sand just bounces off of it just like the gloves in a sand blast cabinet

[meatalhead656]

dodges suck

FORD!!!!!!!!

[Jamespenkowski1991]

can i use a harbor freight sand blastor need some just for lttering on glass what kind of sand

[dpalchak]

What is the name of that song?

[roxyd63]

what kind of material are u using for the stencil, we been using contact paper. and so far its been a pain

[salmanyghebat]

great info for newbie like me..

(i hope you could do something with your video quality like brightness)

could you post a failed result video such as what would happened if you using not an usual powder, not putting sticker properly , the art of handling blaster, the glass got crack & etc,

or if you could reply with text is also appropriate..

[etchrobert]

@salmanyghebat I know the video sucks. It was my first try and I never intended this many people to watch it. It was actually made from a terrible web camera that I used with an extended cord going to the computer in the house lol.

That sounds like a good idea for a video. I have a better camera now and am learning video so ones I make in the future will be better. Thanks for the suggestion.

-Eric

[elgarciadele]

Hi, excellent video, Ihave a question, the walnut shell works to glass etching? I bought a package of 25 lb. to clean uo some things, and I have too much, do you think can be used for glass etching? If not what kind of sand can I use?...... Thanks

[etchrobert]

@elgarciadele walnut shells don't work. I prefer aluminum oxide and silicon carbide

[SomecoolName1]

@elgarciadele Go get a bunch of play sand from home depot and sift it through a fine wire filter. Non toxic and cheap.

[elgarciadele]

@SomecoolName1 thanks for the tip

[niggafuck123]

wowow all that work when they sell white stickers that take like one min to put on lol

[etchrobert]

@niggafuck123 True, but this is just an introduction example that you can do with it and shows that you can etch it on glass. If you know nothing about glass etching, check out my site.

Sorry that i didn't go into detail of the artisitc side with shading, but this was just a test that you can etch safety glass. And it really doesn't take that much longer to be honest with you.

[moonrunner777]

Awesome man How much psi do you use ?

[Kborashed]

nice video .. i have question .. how many HP (horse power is your comperissor)

i have one 1.5 do you think it will work ?

[etchrobert]

Theres a few things to consider to see if your compressor will work such as sandblaster size, nozzle tips being used. Just look at the requirements for the sandblaster your using such as CFM. You could use a small pencil sandblaster for this small area with little air needed.

[nearclothing]

That's nice... :-)

[theratfink32]

Wow, you really should have masked your stencil better, next time use some paper and make a larger masked surface. That sand will get into places you'd never expect.

[AntiquedMirror]

I do the same thing, but I use sandmask (much safer then vinyl) and I would never use a pressure pot like that insted I use a on-site blaster with vacuum recovery.

[etchrobert]

Yes the sandmask is better but if you have very fine grit, you shouldn't have a problem. Also the onsite blasters are very nice. Id like to get one someday.

[AntiquedMirror]

@etchrobert

Yeah wasnt saying that your way wouldnt work, just saying that the chances of problems escalates with accidents if you are blowing grit at start up.

How are you protecting the blast after doing your blast? I use rain-x, it really does a nice job as does invisashield.

[etchrobert]

I use unelko products to protect the glass. I checked out your site; I like your work. How long have you been in business?

[AntiquedMirror]

@etchrobert

I have been doing glass and mirror since I was 12 years old but I have done it as PART of my decorative painting business for 23 years and have been doing nothing but antique mirror glass, blasted mirror and etched glass for the last 2.5 and quit faux finishing due to how popular my antique mirror glass is.

[youutubestinks]

mm security glass, what powder did you use? I live in Central America and would like to know so if I can get some of it, and I suppose is not a deep carving, cause it may break, right?

[etchrobert]

I would say any grit of 150 and finer would be best. I used 180 aluminum oxide, so not exactly considered powder at that size. Yes, deep carving could break the glass, and even if it didn't right away, it would be more vulnerable to break later.

[youutubestinks]

ah ok many thanks ; )

[acravatt]

Great video.

[joselosanchez]

LOved it. How long do u take to do that? And how much $? Thanks

[etchrobert]

It takes probablly less than 30 minutes or less to do. Took me a little bit longer because I filmed everything myself as you can see I had problems with the sun.

It can cost alot for equipment but I show how to do it and save money in my ebook. The links on the right under the description.

[Panditha666]

i need to sand blast the a semi flat bottom of a glass topper in order to make it have a gritty feel so i can use it to grind pigments. how would i do this without having to buy much equipment or sending it to a glass blower?

[HATERofPEACE]

please tell me i need help........

how can i cut a windshield with this  gun?

[etchrobert]

I don't exactly understand what your trying to achieve. Its safety glass so its hard to cut this type of glass. The windshield is usually laminated glass and the others are tempered.

[dudunimic]

what kind of pllotter do you use to make those perferct stencils? I have a Rabbit, and i am not so satisfied of it.