99. I have to say I am impressed and sticking with it! Shake the ARMOUR ETCH Cream thoroughly. My designs have no spots that are lighter than others and it looks great. Take a pan of hot water OFF…OFF the stove and sit your jar of etchall in the hot water and stir…the crystals will dissolve. Anyway, this post is to show my experiment that I did to compare a few different brands of etching cream. Armour Etch is a popular brand of etching cream (link to topic) sold at craft and hobby shops in almost all the states.There is an exception to some of the states though, because the cream is sometimes used by vandals to etch storefront windows, car windows, and home windows. Whether you are using a bristle brush or a foam brush, properly loading the brush will make it easier to apply the cream to the stencil. Then, stick your stencil onto the glass, making sure that it’s smoothed out. Apply a layer of cream over the vinyl making sure not to get any of the cream outside of the vinyl stencil. If your etchall has gotten cold, it will form little crystals. First, draw your design on the vinyl and cut it out. What a difference. Be careful when you rub near the edge of the stencil not to peel it back up by accident. Just recently I purchased a Silhouette Cameo and taken some courses in the use of this machine. Experiment in action to test 3 brands: Etchall, Armour Etch and Matronics own brand. 4.9 out of 5 stars 25. You can buy reputable glass etching cream called Armour Etch from Amazon or Stained Glass Suppliers – it’s safe and not too expensive. hello , in the company product description say that if it hardened put into warm water with the bottle wait a few time and stir untill it melts , I tried and it works , they say that puting water take the etching possibility off the product. I was doing 90 pieces for a wedding, I didn’t have time to figure out how to keep it moist so I just bought more bottles. A very solid consistent etch. 85: $24.96 $ 24. Since it was a large stencil to do you had to work quickly and not spread the cream too thin. 99. Only 1 left in stock. Choose a dremel tip that suits your design; a sanding or engraving tip would work well. ARMOUR-Armour Etch is a permanent glass etching cream for use with the Rub 'n Etch Stencils, or follow instructions on bottle to create your own design. For best etching results we recommend that the room temperature, the etching cream temperature and the object you are etching be over 70 degrees. Hi Eric; Just want you to know that I have been following your ideas allot and trying new things. Was this done through a different product other than Armour Etch? I always recommend to try the sandblasting method because it looks much better. Properly applying the Etching Cream. I’ve tried armour etch and let it sit the recommended time, rinsed, no real etch. I added a VERY small amount of water, like a few drops. I should have re-spread the cream after rinsing the first batch of cream off,but because the stencil started to lift from the first rinsing it would have been impossible to put a new stencil over the same area to spread but in the opposite direction. $5.34 shipping. Applying the Armour Etch cream ; For best etching results we recommend that the room temperature, the etching cream temperature and the object you are etching be over 70 degrees. I just tested this same bottle that I added water to almost 2 years ago and it is still etching just as well. I don’t think I will use armour etch again. 48: $10.85 $ 10. I have found that if you heat the cream, it does do a better etching job. Listed Ingredients, How to Dilute Etching Cream & Prevent Hardening. The cream should be patted onto the stencil. If you leave any bubbles, the cream will get inside them and ruin the etching. © 2021 Etchworld.com, all rights reserved worldwide. Oct 12, 2018 - Explore Shelly Lambert's board "Armour etch cream" on Pinterest. Armour Etch Glass Etching Cream Instructions, Learn the basics on how to use Armour Etch Glass Etching Cream, Selecting stencil design & applying to glass. I recently acquired an old coffee table with claw foot legs, the finish on the table was in rough shape so painting it was a no brainer. So disappointed. Have a question? Sometimes I use a foam brush to apply the cream and other times I use a flat item such as card stock. I was frustrated because of inconsistencies in my design with armor etch and decided to try this cream. Rub left and right, then up and down. Discount codes are not applicable on excluded items. Please share this post with others. So for my next etchings I’m going to try the sitting in hot water method with what I have left and see if it works. Start by properly loading your brush. £10.28 £ 10. You can see what the cream is made of here. Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars: 5.0 out of 5 stars: Price: $9.48 $ 9. The only way I could do it was using the etching cream. Now my cream won’t etch, and I didn’t even add very much. Your email address will not be published. There was a big mirror with a Chuck wagon race that was requested of me to do as a gift for some one. i don’t know what to do, i just opened the bottle to the open air to try to evaporate the water in it.Hope it will work as before. I then scrape the excess off with my sponge brush and put it back in the bottle. Buy Armour Etch Cream - https://amzn.to/2OfhZBDUse my link and I get a little kick back. I put the bottle into a cup of hot water I heated in the microwave and let it sit for a couple of minutes. Armour Etch. Create your own custom glass etching stencil or use one of our pre-cut stencils. I love your ideas and tips and try to use them in my etchings. Please, I beg you, DO NOT add water to etchall etching creme. REPLY LaMarcus Williams #40 Just adhere a stencil to a clean glass surface, brush on the etching cream, and wash off. Applying the Armour Etch For best etching results we recommend that the room temperature, the etching cream temperature and the object you are etching be around 70 degrees F. Shake the ARMOUR ETCH Cream thoroughly. I use Armor Etching cream and I love the results. Armour Etch Glass Etching Cream, 22-Ounce: Includes Free How to CD & Patterns. If you have thick designs (like block letters), outline the design with a … Then stir up the cream to mix the water well. Near professional results. The down side of the cream is that the bottle tends to get very thick very fast! I hope you enjoyed this tip and please leave a comment below. FREE Delivery. I used the handle of my foam brush to stir up the cream as shown below. Wasted almost a whole jar with this “tip”. I’d really be afraid to add any water. Use dremels if you want to lightly etch a design onto the surface. My all time favorite place is a good old garage or estate sale!!! Immediately wash off all the etching cream under lukewarm water. worked. Open a jar of honey and you will see little crystals….solution??? Work in a well lighted and well ventilated area near a water source. $34.99 $ 34. Allow ARMOUR ETCH Cream to remain on glass for one minute only.. No longer! tried the water to the etchcream. After 5 minutes, use water to rinse off the etching cream. I always use the etch cream outdoors. greetings, Barbee is right, i added water to my armour cream, and really it sucks, not the same result as the cream before. Armour Etch 10 oz. Work in a well lighted and well ventilated area near a water source. It is easy to spread on and can scrape off excess for reuse so it lasts a long time. I only tested it with Armour etch. Will be starting soon. This unique glass etching system enables anyone to personalize and decorate glass or mirrors in minutes with no previous experience. Thick enough so that you cannot see the design of the stencil through the Armour Etch Cream. More buying choices £10.27 (2 new offers) Armour Etch Over N Over Stencil 21-1703 Over N Over Glass Etching Stencil, brown. Wear plastic gloves and protective eye-wear. 96: $37.99 $ 37. To dilute thick cream or prevent hardening, you can add a little bit of water as I have done in the photo on the left. You must apply a thick layer of etching cream in order for the chemical to react properly on the glass or mirror. Wear plastic gloves and protective eye-wear. @Janelle, I am very sorry to hear that. Armour Etch recommends to do this process in temperatures over 70F and to wear gloves and a protective eye shield. Had to buy another jar. i have three like new pair of glasses!!!! Get discounted pricing on Special Offer items when you buy today. More Buying Choices $17.06 (17 new offers) Armour Etch Glass Etching Cream, 22-Ounce: Includes Free How to CD & Patterns. Using the wood stick enclosed, transfer the stencil from the sheet to the glass surface by rubbing firmly over the design with smooth, even strokes. armour etch is great!!! People use it for scrap booking but I have been using it in making my own stencils or from dover art. I have used sand etching for the smaller pieces and used cream also. Armour Etch Glass Etching Cream 10oz Kit - 15-0200 - Create Permanently Etched Designs - Bundled with Moshify Application Brushes. thanks so much for all your helpful hint. Required fields are marked *, Acid Cream Etching’s Viscosity & Painting Cursive Letters, How to Use Over n’ Over Reusable Stencils, What’s Etching Cream Made of? To etch glass with etching cream, you’ll need adhesive vinyl, a piece of glass, a pencil, and etching cream. How To Use Armour Etch Glass Etching Cream. Denotes exclusion from all discount offers. It will dilute it and you will not get a smooth even etch. 91. That is why we call it a “honey of a creme”….it is just like honey. take q-tip and rub gently for a few minutes rinse off,scratches gone.armour etch 12 bucks at michaels. Apply Armour Etch Cream. It was trying to find the right amount to spread and since it was large you had to go over it twice to make sure that it was well covered with cream. WOW THANKS FOR THE TIP TO DILUTE THE ETCHCREME. 28. Applying the Armour Etch cream . Shake the ARMOUR ETCH Cream thoroughly. Still carving out a space to work in. Dip your brush in the cream and load the brush so it is full, but not dripping. So I can’t help you with your specific question, but if you go to my Etching Stencils page, you can learn about using the etching paste safely. WE HAD A LOT OF CRYSTALS IN THIS LAST BATCH. Clean the glass using window cleaner and dry completely. Since getting this machine I am learning how the programs work,sizing you name it,once I get my stencil cut out, transferring to the mirrors I do. There are no crystals like in the armor etch. To dilute thick cream or prevent hardening, you can add a little bit of water as I have done in the photo on the left. Adding water to get it to creamy again was the WRONG thing to do. Make sure to cover any of the areas that will be touched by the rinse water with masking tape to protect it from the etching cream. Thanks loads. If it’s not a wet cream it can’t get into all the nooks and crannies of the adhesive vinyl if your doing delicate scrolls and flowers and font for that matter. All etching cream in the marketplace has mild forms of acids so it will not etch deep. I hope this helps – good luck with your project, but stay safe. In fact, the cream doesn’t really look very good and is more of an amateur hobby method. Just as when etchall gets hot, like sitting in a UPS truck…..it will turn from white to tan to dark chocolate to licorice color…IT STILL WORKS!! Do not dig into the stencil. 4.7 out of 5 stars 300. $37.99 $ 37. I put it on thick and leave it on longer than instructions say….about 3-5 minutes. You will be able to see the stencil being transferred by the change in color from a dark blue to a lighter blue. WILL TRY IT TODAY. I love to check out the Good Will and Savors Stores. Use Armour Etch Glass Etching Cream to decorate and personalize glassware and mirrors. Shake the etching cream bottle well and then scoop some out with a paintbrush or wooden stick until all of the inside of the stencil is covered. Try it you will love all the goodie glass you will find!! Bottle contains 3 ounces. God Bless….<. I have purchased supplies including glass to practice on. I tried silhouette brand etch cream and wow!!! 6. Followed the process several more times which ended up having the cream sit on votive candle holders for a hour, it was a very blotchy etch. Some of the stencil will be removed during this rinse, but it?s OK. After all traces of the etching cream are washed away, remove all the remaining tape and stencil pieces. Rinse from the top of the project down, work quickly and use your brush to help. Wear plastic gloves and protective eye-wear. I used the handle of my foam brush to stir up the cream as shown below. Sandblaster Tee for Pressure Pot with Conversion Kit, On Site Glass Sandblasting Kit- “Vacu Blast”, Questions About Products, Etching, & Sandcarving. have been etching for a long time and its always good to learn something new. Thank you! Armour Etch is a fast acting specially formulated glass etching compound that lets you create permanent etched designs on windows, mirrors and household glassware. 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