I’d like to make a glass block with frosted look. Most recommend the spray but after watching your video I’m wondering if the cream would work. I would attach vinyl after etching/frosting. I live in a condo & it’s cold outside and worried about the vapors indoors. But I certainly liked the “thicker frosted look” with the spray.
If you want to use the spray, I'd definitely use it outdoors. Get a cardboard box to use as a spray shelter. Put the glass block inside when you spray and the box will protect while you spray. Bring it indoors to fully dry. Spraying multiple layers does give you a thicker look, I'm not sure if the any will come off with the transfer paper when you stick the vinyl on - definitely wait a few days before applying the vinyl if you use the spray to let it cure. The etch, you can definitely use indoors. Because you can reuse the etch cream, maybe if it's not frosted enough you could reuse the cream for a second coat? All the best!
Thank you for your suggestions & ideas. Good point about the transfer paper taking off some of the frost effect from spraying. I will continue to ponder.
I'm not sure what you mean by drifted acrylic, but the Armour Etch can etch certain acrylic - it depends on the plastic used. The only way to know is to test a little. Sorry my answer isn't definite 😒
@@stephanietom_md Ha ha! So yes, you can spray it and use the vinyl for sure. You just need to test a the etch cream on the acrylic you have. Some plastics 'react' to the chemical in the etch and can bubble up! 😳
Hey! I'm going to do a test of this - great idea. I have to frost a door for my brother and this is a great suggestion! Thank you so much. Once I give it a try, I'll respond back 😀
I never thought decal could be pronounced more than one way -- until we visited my brother-in-law out west. They all were saying dec-al! Why? We still tease him about it...and he dishes it right back!
@@HomeCulture haha! Cute! My mom says worsh instead of wash... and I say yella, winda,, pilla. . Instead of yellow, window and pillow...lol I even say Britta instead of burrito!! Lol
My brothers occasionally make appearances in our videos, but Ralph is my hubby. You know the saying...the longer you're together the more you start to look alike! 🤣
Have you tried any of these techniques? What did you think? Did you have a favourite?
You two are a hoot. Thank you.
Thank YOU! We do have a lot of fun together!
VERY helpful for what im doing. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful! That's awesome!
I was completely unfamiliar with the etching. Great idea - thank you for sharing!!!
Awesome! You are welcome. I really like the etching cream, quick and simple!
7:02 that stove! Beautiful!
Thank you! I'm really happy with it. It's my first gas stove so it was an adjustment for a bit, but I'm loving it now. It's by JennAir.
That system looks too sophisticated for me to hack into. Darn it. 😄
Ha ha ha! It's a fortress in here! I don't even know how any of it works lol Keep trying, you'll break in one day! 🤣
spraying is probably the best for frosting patterns on windows to prevent bird collisions
That's a really great suggestion! Thank you!!!
I’d like to make a glass block with frosted look. Most recommend the spray but after watching your video I’m wondering if the cream would work. I would attach vinyl after etching/frosting. I live in a condo & it’s cold outside and worried about the vapors indoors. But I certainly liked the “thicker frosted look” with the spray.
If you want to use the spray, I'd definitely use it outdoors. Get a cardboard box to use as a spray shelter. Put the glass block inside when you spray and the box will protect while you spray. Bring it indoors to fully dry. Spraying multiple layers does give you a thicker look, I'm not sure if the any will come off with the transfer paper when you stick the vinyl on - definitely wait a few days before applying the vinyl if you use the spray to let it cure. The etch, you can definitely use indoors. Because you can reuse the etch cream, maybe if it's not frosted enough you could reuse the cream for a second coat? All the best!
Thank you for your suggestions & ideas. Good point about the transfer paper taking off some of the frost effect from spraying. I will continue to ponder.
Can we put a clear coat spray after the grost paint to protrvt from scratch?
I'm testing that idea and I'll have an answer soon! It's a great idea!
just curious, do you sublimate? I heard sublimation can be done on frosted glass, wondering if one of these methods would work? 🤔
I haven't ventured into sublimation yet. But I think it would work most likely on the gel etch frosted glass. That's such a cool idea!
Can you use these on acrylic for the drifted acrylic look?
I'm not sure what you mean by drifted acrylic, but the Armour Etch can etch certain acrylic - it depends on the plastic used. The only way to know is to test a little. Sorry my answer isn't definite 😒
@@HomeCulture sorry! I had a typo, I meant frosted acrylic look
@@stephanietom_md Ha ha! So yes, you can spray it and use the vinyl for sure. You just need to test a the etch cream on the acrylic you have. Some plastics 'react' to the chemical in the etch and can bubble up! 😳
What about spraying a clear coat by Valspar over the spray?
Hey! I'm going to do a test of this - great idea. I have to frost a door for my brother and this is a great suggestion! Thank you so much. Once I give it a try, I'll respond back 😀
I spray a test glass and I'm leaving it to cure for a couple days...then I'll be ready to test out some clear coat!
Does this method works on acrylic
Yes, all 3 methods can be used on acrylic! Have fun trying out!
Do you guys say decal or decal? I always thought it was decal
In Ontario we say 'dee-cal'. In BC they say dek-al! We learned that from my brother-in-law. Merry Christmas 🎄
hahahha no its D-cal not a decol like he said. I feel you girl
Thank you!!! We are right and I'm sure majority of the world agrees with us!!!
WELL AREN'T YALL CUTE!
OMG Thank you!!!!! We do have fun with these videos - and Ralph thinks so funny lol
Definitely not dec-al! Lol it de cowl..haha
I never thought decal could be pronounced more than one way -- until we visited my brother-in-law out west. They all were saying dec-al! Why? We still tease him about it...and he dishes it right back!
@@HomeCulture haha! Cute! My mom says worsh instead of wash... and I say yella, winda,, pilla. . Instead of yellow, window and pillow...lol I even say Britta instead of burrito!! Lol
@@marikiemarie7622 In school, I had a teacher who said worshroom - instead of washroom! That's awesome! Pilla!!! Love it!
@@HomeCulture haha!!! So cool how we all have our little twist on things!
Itts ddeeeecalll anbd not deccall
Yes!!! Deeeecal. It's just the only correct way!
Brother and sister?
My brothers occasionally make appearances in our videos, but Ralph is my hubby. You know the saying...the longer you're together the more you start to look alike! 🤣