Oct 12, 2018 - Explore Shelly Lambert's board "Armour etch cream" on Pinterest. Anyway, this post is to show my experiment that I did to compare a few different brands of etching cream. Shot glass. 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. I put it on thick and leave it on longer than instructions say….about 3-5 minutes. If your etchall has gotten cold, it will form little crystals. Cover your … Apply a layer of cream over the vinyl making sure not to get any of the cream outside of the vinyl stencil. Thanks loads. 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. Then stir up the cream to mix the water well. Same here. Now my cream won’t etch, and I didn’t even add very much. If you have thick designs (like block letters), outline the design with a … Start by properly loading your brush. thanks…. Rinse from the top of the project down, work quickly and use your brush to help. I have used sand etching for the smaller pieces and used cream also. 48: $10.85 $ 10. Armour Etch Glass Etching Cream Instructions, Learn the basics on how to use Armour Etch Glass Etching Cream, Selecting stencil design & applying to glass. Apply Armour Etch Cream. To etch glass with etching cream, you’ll need adhesive vinyl, a piece of glass, a pencil, and etching cream. 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. have been etching for a long time and its always good to learn something new. I have purchased supplies including glass to practice on. 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. People use it for scrap booking but I have been using it in making my own stencils or from dover art. 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. 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. That is why we call it a “honey of a creme”….it is just like honey. Shake the ARMOUR ETCH Cream thoroughly. 99: Sold By: First Place Products: Amazon.com : First Place Products: First Place Products: Compare with similar items. Just recently I purchased a Silhouette Cameo and taken some courses in the use of this machine. After 5 minutes, use water to rinse off the etching 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. Not happy! Thick enough so that you cannot see the design of the stencil through the Armour Etch Cream. Only 1 left in stock. 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. 4.9 out of 5 stars 25. take q-tip and rub gently for a few minutes rinse off,scratches gone.armour etch 12 bucks at michaels. Now it doesn’t etch at all, just makes the glass look dirty. Your email address will not be published. 85: $24.96 $ 24. Was this done through a different product other than Armour Etch? FREE Delivery. The only way I could do it was using the etching cream. I used the handle of my foam brush to stir up the cream as shown below. Try it you will love all the goodie glass you will find!! The glass top was surprisingly in much better shape than the table itself but I decided I wanted to do something a little bit unique to compliment the great legs. Had to buy another jar. Buy Armour Etch Cream - https://amzn.to/2OfhZBDUse my link and I get a little kick back. @Janelle, I am very sorry to hear that. Wear plastic gloves and protective eye-wear. worked. 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. All etching cream in the marketplace has mild forms of acids so it will not etch deep. Sometimes I use a foam brush to apply the cream and other times I use a flat item such as card stock. tried the water to the etchcream. You must apply a thick layer of etching cream in order for the chemical to react properly on the glass or mirror. I then scrape the excess off with my sponge brush and put it back in the bottle. It is a great machine. Then, wash the glass with rubbing alcohol, which will help your stencil stick. If you leave any bubbles, the cream will get inside them and ruin the etching. In fact, the cream doesn’t really look very good and is more of an amateur hobby method. Will be starting soon. 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. 4.3 out of 5 stars 97. When using the etching cream I used a foam brush to spread the cream. WOW THANKS FOR THE TIP TO DILUTE THE ETCHCREME. Experiment in action to test 3 brands: Etchall, Armour Etch and Matronics own brand. Use dremels if you want to lightly etch a design onto the surface. It will dilute it and you will not get a smooth even etch. 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? I recently opened up a small bottle of etching cream and noticed it was getting thick. Armour Etch Glass Etching Cream 10oz Kit - 15-0200 - Create Permanently Etched Designs - Bundled with Moshify Application Brushes. Armour Etch 10 oz. Denotes exclusion from all discount offers. I’d really be afraid to add any water. Please, I beg you, DO NOT add water to etchall etching creme. The down side of the cream is that the bottle tends to get very thick very fast! 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. 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!! There was a big mirror with a Chuck wagon race that was requested of me to do as a gift for some one. Open a jar of honey and you will see little crystals….solution??? A very solid consistent etch. Please share this post with others. God Bless….<. I use Armor Etching cream and I love the results. The cream should be patted onto the stencil. What a difference. Armour Etch - Glass Etching Cream 80 grams. Make sure you are in a well-ventilated area and read all the warnings on the bottle. Your email address will not be published. You will be able to see the stencil being transferred by the change in color from a dark blue to a lighter blue. 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. I have to say I am impressed and sticking with it! I used the handle of my foam brush to stir up the cream as shown below. $37.99 $ 37. Then stir up the cream to mix the water well. Still carving out a space to work in. i have three like new pair of glasses!!!! Karen…the $ stores have great glass and also your food jars from the grocery stores!! More buying choices £10.27 (2 new offers) Armour Etch Over N Over Stencil 21-1703 Over N Over Glass Etching Stencil, brown. Armour Etch Glass Etching Cream, 22-Ounce: Includes Free How to CD & Patterns. 176-180 5th Ave. Hawthorne, New Jersey 07506 United States Telephone: 973-427-8787 Rub left and right, then up and down. It is easy to spread on and can scrape off excess for reuse so it lasts a long time. 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. $5.34 shipping. I just tested this same bottle that I added water to almost 2 years ago and it is still etching just as well. 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. Shake the ARMOUR ETCH Cream thoroughly. Armour Etch Over N Over Stencil 21-1600 Glass Etching Stencil, 5" x 8" is The Correct Sheet sizxe. WE HAD A LOT OF CRYSTALS IN THIS LAST BATCH. I hope this helps – good luck with your project, but stay safe. Work in a well lighted and well ventilated area near a water source. I tried silhouette brand etch cream and wow!!! Avoid brushing the cream on as this can cause brushstrokes in your finished product. Then, stick your stencil onto the glass, making sure that it’s smoothed out. Thank you! Use Armour Etch Glass Etching Cream to decorate and personalize glassware and mirrors. Not professional looking at all. Be careful when you rub near the edge of the stencil not to peel it back up by accident. 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. The cream should be patted on with a paintbrush. $34.99 $ 34. I believe the bottle is over 5 years old. My designs have no spots that are lighter than others and it looks great. Get discounted pricing on Special Offer items when you buy today. 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. Choose a dremel tip that suits your design; a sanding or engraving tip would work well. 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. Use plenty of water and wash thoroughly until all etching cream residue is removed. Wear plastic gloves and protective eye-wear. Listed Ingredients, How to Dilute Etching Cream & Prevent Hardening. 96: $37.99 $ 37. It had to sit at least two minutes so that it came out really well. armour etch is great!!! 6. More Buying Choices $17.06 (17 new offers) Armour Etch Glass Etching Cream, 22-Ounce: Includes Free How to CD & Patterns. WILL TRY IT TODAY. Do not dig into the stencil. 10 ounce Bottle. It works perfectly on finely detailed stencils but is not intended for large solid areas or etching on plastic and some Pyrex. 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