How Do You Acid Etch Glass Beads?
You can turn ordinary glass beads into unique works of art with a few simple steps. Chemical products, such as etchall® or Armour Etch, can be used to create a mat or frost finish on glass beads. Chemical etching products can also be used to create a design on clear or colored glass beads. This tutorial will explain how to use etching cream and resist on glass beads. Make or select the glass bead that you want to etch. Wash the glass bead with a glass cleaner so that there is no dirt or grease (including finger prints) on the glass bead. For an evenly frosted finish, simply dip the glass bead in the acid etching cream. Allow the cream to etch for a few minutes or according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Rinse off all the acid etching cream with water. Dry with a clean cloth. To create a pattern, you will need to use a resist. Using wax, tape, contact paper or other resist, cut out a pattern and affix it to the glass. The acid will not etch wherever you place the resist; so conside
