![]() ![]() When the surface of the glass is broken with an engraved line or sand blasting, the glass becomes weakened. When a glass is Engraved (scratching into the surface of the glass) or deeply carved with a professional sand blaster, you will have to hand wash these items. Q: Is it safe to put etched glass into the dishwasher or should it be hand washed?Ī: Items etched with Armour Etch, Sand Etch or Etch Bath can be washed in your dishwasher just like any other piece of glass. Let the dot stay on for one minute, wash it off and dry the area completely before you determine whether or not you have a success. The only way to tell the difference between the two manufacturing processes is to place a tiny dot of the etchant in a place on your ovenware where the dot, if it should etch, will not be an issue for you. ![]() This process will NOT allow the etchants to work as the etchants are not strong enough to break through the plastic coating. This process can be decorated with etchants.Īnother process to create ovenware is to bond a plastic coating to the outside of the glass object to also fortify the glass item. Some Pyrex (ovenware) is manufactured by a heat process that fortifies the glass for use in your oven. ![]() Q: Will Armour Etch or Etch Bath work on my Pyrex, ovenware glass or hurricane glass?Ī: Armour Etch and Etch Bath will not work on SOME Pyrex items. Just like any other Mylar stencil they can also be used with paint, markers and other stenciling techniques when working on different surfaces other than glass. They can be used ONLY with Sand Etch for glass etching applications. Sand Etch Mylar stencils: These reusable stencils are laser cut mylar with moderate detail. Please reserve etching the background, design area clear or un-etched, for Sand Blasting only. You can either use a positive or negative image depending on which stencil pieces are removed. Peel'N'Etch Stencils: These stencils are die-cut 4 mil vinyl stencils with moderate detail that can be used with Armour Etch or Sand Blasted. This means just wash them off, pat them dry and return the stencil to the carrier sheet for use again later. This self-adhesive stencil is re-usable up to 20 times. Over'N'Over Stencils: These stencils contain a moderate amount of detail and can be used with Armour Etch or Sand Etch. Frequently Asked Questions Q: What is the difference between Rub'N'Etch, Over'N'Over, Peel'N'Etch and Sand Etch Stencils?Ī: Rub'N'Etch Stencils: These stencils are highly detailed, one time use stencils that are rubbed down and ONLY used with Armour Etch Glass Etching Cream. ![]()
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