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Create a two sided etch in glass or crystal
Create a unique recognition piece with
sandblasting and photoresist fi lm. The
photoresist fi lm provides the opportunity
to be creative, such as a two sided etch in
crystal. A two sided etch is a great way to
dress up a simple design.
is visible when
viewed through the
front of the glass.
Crystal /
glass piece
SR3000 3Mil
and 4Mil
Sandcarve at 30PSI
Aluminum Oxide
220-240 (medium) grit
30PSI Blasting pressure (pressurized system used)
Artwork
Select a crystal
or glass item for
your project.
One of the
examples is an
award that has
a detailed image
on one side of the
glass and text on
the opposite side
(Rock-Tablet
provided and
engraved by
The Glass Scribe).
The detail in the image is remarkable due to the slight depth that is
achieved in the etch.
The other example is a crystal block vase. The vase is ideal for a
creative design because a simple art design can be used for this
project. It is important to achieve depth of the design which is
placed on the back of the crystal or glass. The depth of the image
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There are several vector images available from various websites for
purchase or you can create your own design. Artwork for the vase
was purchased through vectorstock.com and the artwork was slightly
modified by adding additional hearts to the design. If you are using
a delicate text, then consider adding a slight stroke to ensure the text
is visible when viewed from the front of the glass. The branch, hearts
and birds were blasted on the back of the vase. The depth is viewed
through the front causing the etching to be pronounced. The second
sets of hearts were placed on the front of the vase and blasted with a
surface etch. Add a personal touch such as a name, date or initials.
Photoresist
Artwork was printed on Inkjet Film and exposed to SR3000™.
Self-Stick 3Mil or 4Mil can be use depending on the detail of your
artwork and or depth you are expecting from the etch. 4 Mil film
allows depth in the crystal but will limit the detail of your image.
The artwork that is blasted on the back of the crystal will print as
a reserved or flop image. The two other images will print regular
to etch on the front of the crystal.
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