Armour Etch Glass Etching Cream 10 oz Net Weight - Permanent Frosted Effect | Works with stencils to etch detailed designs on windows, mirrors and glassware for custom gifts and home décor projects

This cream is a great way to get started with glass etching. It's easy to use as long as you're careful, but there are a few tricks you should understand to get the best results.- Don't use a brush to apply the cream. It works much better to use a flat popsicle stick (available in packs of copious quantities for cheap right here on Amazon, known as "treat sticks"). Using a flat sided stick helps you smooth the cream into an even layer, and the stick can be loaded with much more cream than a brush can for the initial application. Plus no brush strokes, since the stick never actually has to touch the glass.- Clean your glass thoroughly before applying the cream. Make a glass cleaning solution of 50% of the highest concentration rubbing alcohol you can get (97% or higher is ideal) and 50% distilled or purified water. Use a microfiber cloth to clean just like you would for eyeglasses. The cleaning solution will help remove oils from skin contact like fingerprints, and it will dry quickly too.- Stencils apply to glass better if neither the glass nor the stencil is cold. ~70deg F / ~21deg C is fine, just be aware that temperature is a factor if you store your glass or stencil someplace cold.- When applying the stencil to your glass, use your finger to press firmly all the way around the edges of the design itself. The idea here is that you want your stencil to adhere as closely as possible to the glass to prevent any of the liquid cream from seeping beneath the edges of the stencil.- Don't follow the directions on the bottle. Apply the cream over your stencil in a thick layer, then poke it a bit with the stick to break up any bubbles that might have formed from the application. Leave the cream on for 10 minutes. Every few minutes, use the stick to stir it a bit and re-smooth it. Periodically redistributing the cream over the glass surface is critical to achieving the most consistent, smooth etch possible. If you're having trouble with this product, that's probably the reason.- You can achieve a whiter etch by rinsing and repeating the process up to three times. This is not necessary unless you really want the whiter etch, as the results from a single application are pretty good. And don't expect a world of difference from multiple applications. The difference between one application and three is noticeable but not by any means like night and day.- Wear gloves and safety glasses. It is not at all likely you will get this stuff in your eyes or even on your skin, but be safe! This cream is a potent acid that can irritate your skin (or even burn it if not washed off immediately) and seriously damage the soft tissue in your eyes. Accidents can happen, and it's way better to look like a dufus wearing gloves and goggles for twenty minutes than it is to be caught in an unlikely accident that leaves you blind.- When disposing of this cream, rinse it first into a medium mixing bowl, fill the bowl with water, and stir to mix well. Diluting the acid will preemptively protect you from silly mistakes like forgetting to run enough water down the drain when you rinse it.The 10-ounce size is pretty big and will let you etch more than you're probably thinking about etching if you're just getting started with this stuff. It's a good size for getting started if you have a few dozen glass pieces to etch. If you just want to do 2-4 glasses, there is a smaller size available that will work fine for you.

I am so impressed with this etching cream! It was easy to apply, worked quickly, and gave me a beautiful, even frost on the glass. The design came out crisp and clean with no patchy spots, and the etched hearts have such a professional look.A little product went a long way, and the instructions were simple to follow. It washed off easily and left a permanent, high-quality finish that looks store-bought. I’ll definitely be using this again for more custom glass projects. Highly recommend for anyone wanting clean, detailed etching results!

This worked well on my glass mugs and wine glasses. Leaving it on for approximately 5 min was the perfect time. I used permanent vinyl for my stencil . As long as you take the time to make sure it is adhered completely to your glass, you shouldn't have any seepage of your etching cream.

This is a great product. You can use this to etch on glass and slate and it's easy to use. I recommend you use it outside, with gloves and safety glasses. It does a fine job etching glass and slate! You can also reuse some of it each time! I create stencils using my circuit machine and have had amazing results! I love this product! I recommend when you first put it on to brush in all directions for about 5 minutes. I then put on enough cream to cover stencil, followed by 30 minutes. Once that time is up, I try to scrape any excess cream back into the container before I rinse off the remaining cream with my outside hose. This process has really worked for me. I have created lots of projects so far and will continue to buy this product.

It did etch the piece of glass, but the etched surface appeared inconsistently processed. Full disclosure: the instructions mentioned that the cream is not intended for processing large areas.In my case it took 3 applications and waiting up to 30min each time to see any results. In conclusion, it works but the results may not be what you’d expect and chances are it will take much longer than the advertised 1-3 min processing time.

Great product.Did a test run for time suggested on clear glass cups. Applied a second coat and left it on a little longer. Worked Great!

LOVE LOVE LOVE!! I bought this to make winter themed glasses for an at-home date night with my husband. They turned out FANTASTIC!This was super easy to use - and it’s also super fast to etch something!Pros: it’s thick so it doesn’t run too much or too fast - it’s a fast etch, my etchings were ready within 5 minutes - it’s so easy to use, like really simple but you do need to remember to apply a generous amount - the finished product is great and long lasting, I’ve hand washed and used the dishwasher several times on my glasses and it still looks greatCons: none - follow the directions and your project should turn out great!Note: make sure you tape off all parts you don’t want etched - this is very important - the etching cream does run a little so try to lay the object your etching flat to prevent any hiccups - I used a small canvas paint brush and washed it out immediately use, the brush has remained undamaged!Did you find this review helpful? Let me know!

Arrived on time, packaged nicely, no leaks or spills. Product is great, simple easy to use, great results.

Did my first test etch on a slate coaster and the result was really good. easy to use and pretty straightforward.

Worked as expected. I used it for a craft idea. For making a gift. Left it to etch over glass for 10 mins just to be sure that it etched properly.If you are looking for only a few uses on not very large areas ( like glasses and mugs ) go for smaller size.

Used this for a class project etching designs cut out with a Cricut and it worked perfectly—clean, crisp results with good detail coming through. Easy to apply and rinse off, no issues at all. Great product for glass etching projects.

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