Thanks for sharing. 1. Dirt bike racers and sand blasters use several layers of clear "plastic wrap" for a window . . . as it gets cloudy, the top layer is peeled off to make it clear again. 2. A respirator must be used as a backup level of protection. 3. You may want to try a succession of template resists and carve less aggressively to get a more 3 dimensional effect in the design. A slow process that is worth the patience. A guy from the Smithsonian showed me that trick and it is AWESOME.
First thing I want to say is that I think you've done a pretty good job showing the basic concept. A few things to know about any kind of etching on to practical items from my own research and 2 decades of etching with acid and nearing a decade with sandblasting: 1) With plates, it is best to only etch on the back if you actually want to use it. When you etch you are removing the surface that is non-porous, this creates a very difficult to near impossible surface to clean and risk for fracturing. It's fairly rare in my own research, but hot food items placed on an etched surface can cause a break. Also, hand wash only after you etch! Which leads to 2) etching large surfaces of glassware that is heated will definitely destroy any manufacturer warranty because you've damaged the integrity of the strength of the glass. Will it break immediately? Not likely, unless you were really heavy handed in a seam area from the mold. But I've read enough accounts of old Pyrex breaking from less intense mass market acid etching cream to make me cautious, and it's something discouraged by every instructor and artist I've worked for. 3) A better large surface resist material is duct tape or the same type or contact paper/shelf liner you used in making your stencils for small projects. Masking tape tends to leave a slight halo effect, which could be desired, but is something my instructors and bosses have referred to negatively in terms of quality finish. *** Safety notes! Even though the sandblaster is "sealed", it's really not after considerable usage and based on the visible lack of maintenance (as noted by another commenter), no one should be using that tool without a proper respirator. Sandblasting material can lead to silicosis just as if working with powdered frit or even woodworking, and it's not just the artists effected, but also anyone sharing the space. That means whomever was operating the camera should have been wearing a respirator as well (you should always have at least a basic rated dust mask when putting things in, operating, and removing items from a sandblaster) and there should be proper ventilation to keep the fine particles from traveling. I think it's great that you understand how to use negative and positive space for different effects. If you play with creating frames or borders you will find it's less time sandblasting and less overall surface damage, which *usually* leads to a longer usage life if you're using modern mass market glassware.
Katie Cottingham Hi my name is raul I just started sandblasting on Glas you seem the know a thing or two about the process is it possible for me to be able to contact you ms Cottingham ?
Very nice video! I can't tell you how much I appreciate you speaking clearly, keeping a steady hand while filming and not having any background noise (equipment or music)...sooo refreshing! Thank you for sharing! I've been thinking about getting a sandblasting box...any recommendations or features to look for, good or bad?
Andrea, I used the sandblaster at my local makerspace, so I've never gone through the buying process myself. All I can say based on using it is that visibility is a real challenge, so having good lighting inside and glass panels that are easy to clean is important.
Thanks for this great video! I love your projects and have already worked on a few things with my sandblasting box. I cut the patterns with the laser engraver into the adhesive tape and attach them to the glass. How much pressure do you use to sandblast? I have sandblasted a few items but it's really difficult. The adhesive strips come off and the pattern is then broken.
Meyy, I did this a very long time ago and the sandblaster at my makerspace didn't have a pressure setting that I am aware of. Sorry I can't help! I think I would cut some simple test shapes and setup a little controlled experiment where you start at a relatively low setting and keep moving up till you find the sweet spot where you like the look of the etching but the masking shape stays intact. Better to waste a few sample pieces than to ruin an actual project!
Hi Ronald! I'm not really sure, as it was purchased by my makerspace, not me, but it seemed to be standard play sand that comes in bags at a home improvement store. I'd ask them, but they went out of business 5 years ago.
I'm not sure, but I never saw someone use this equipment to put designs on aluminum, I think it would only be useful for cleaning aluminum or removing paint or a coating.
Then yes, I believe a setup like the one I used would be able to do that, but honestly I am not an expert. This was my only sandblasting project. I'm more of a laser cutting, 3d printing expert 🙂!
Do you mean Radum products? I don't know, I did this at my makerspace 6 years ago, and wasn't involved in the selection of equipment. I honestly haven't done any sandblasting projects since then because, sadly, that makerspace closed down.
Andres, I did ask about this at TechShop. They use Avery Graphics HP 500 Promotional Calendered Series opaque vinyl film that they purchase from HarborSales.com. Hope that helps!
I did this several years ago at another makerspace, but I'm pretty sure it was actual sand. I don't remember them using either of those, though I know both are used for sandblasting applications.
Sherri, I use the sandblaster at my makerspace, TechShop, and unfortunately I don't know much about the sandblasting equipment. I will ask them when I go this weekend...
So I think you mean sandblasting medium... I did this project at my local makerspace and I don't know what they put in the sandblaster. Must be something very general purpose because it is used by a very diverse group at the makerspace.
Yorick, I agree with you, and I will pass your comment on to TechShop, the makerspace I belong to and who maintains the sandblaster. Low visibility makes it difficult to work with!
Excellent job and idea 😊😊❤❤
Thank you so much 😊
Thanks for sharing.
1. Dirt bike racers and sand blasters use several layers of clear "plastic wrap" for a window . . . as it gets cloudy, the top layer is peeled off to make it clear again.
2. A respirator must be used as a backup level of protection.
3. You may want to try a succession of template resists and carve less aggressively to get a more 3 dimensional effect in the design. A slow process that is worth the patience. A guy from the Smithsonian showed me that trick and it is AWESOME.
First thing I want to say is that I think you've done a pretty good job showing the basic concept.
A few things to know about any kind of etching on to practical items from my own research and 2 decades of etching with acid and nearing a decade with sandblasting: 1) With plates, it is best to only etch on the back if you actually want to use it. When you etch you are removing the surface that is non-porous, this creates a very difficult to near impossible surface to clean and risk for fracturing. It's fairly rare in my own research, but hot food items placed on an etched surface can cause a break. Also, hand wash only after you etch! Which leads to 2) etching large surfaces of glassware that is heated will definitely destroy any manufacturer warranty because you've damaged the integrity of the strength of the glass. Will it break immediately? Not likely, unless you were really heavy handed in a seam area from the mold. But I've read enough accounts of old Pyrex breaking from less intense mass market acid etching cream to make me cautious, and it's something discouraged by every instructor and artist I've worked for. 3) A better large surface resist material is duct tape or the same type or contact paper/shelf liner you used in making your stencils for small projects. Masking tape tends to leave a slight halo effect, which could be desired, but is something my instructors and bosses have referred to negatively in terms of quality finish.
*** Safety notes! Even though the sandblaster is "sealed", it's really not after considerable usage and based on the visible lack of maintenance (as noted by another commenter), no one should be using that tool without a proper respirator. Sandblasting material can lead to silicosis just as if working with powdered frit or even woodworking, and it's not just the artists effected, but also anyone sharing the space. That means whomever was operating the camera should have been wearing a respirator as well (you should always have at least a basic rated dust mask when putting things in, operating, and removing items from a sandblaster) and there should be proper ventilation to keep the fine particles from traveling.
I think it's great that you understand how to use negative and positive space for different effects. If you play with creating frames or borders you will find it's less time sandblasting and less overall surface damage, which *usually* leads to a longer usage life if you're using modern mass market glassware.
Thanks, Katie, for sharing your experience!
Katie Cottingham
Hi my name is raul I just started sandblasting on Glas you seem the know a thing or two about the process is it possible for me to be able to contact you ms Cottingham ?
Very nice video! I can't tell you how much I appreciate you speaking clearly, keeping a steady hand while filming and not having any background noise (equipment or music)...sooo refreshing! Thank you for sharing! I've been thinking about getting a sandblasting box...any recommendations or features to look for, good or bad?
Andrea, I used the sandblaster at my local makerspace, so I've never gone through the buying process myself. All I can say based on using it is that visibility is a real challenge, so having good lighting inside and glass panels that are easy to clean is important.
Thanks for this great video! I love your projects and have already worked on a few things with my sandblasting box. I cut the patterns with the laser engraver into the adhesive tape and attach them to the glass.
How much pressure do you use to sandblast?
I have sandblasted a few items but it's really difficult. The adhesive strips come off and the pattern is then broken.
Meyy, I did this a very long time ago and the sandblaster at my makerspace didn't have a pressure setting that I am aware of. Sorry I can't help! I think I would cut some simple test shapes and setup a little controlled experiment where you start at a relatively low setting and keep moving up till you find the sweet spot where you like the look of the etching but the masking shape stays intact. Better to waste a few sample pieces than to ruin an actual project!
Hi nice work.
I have a question please.
What kind of sand are you using?
Thank you.
Hi Ronald! I'm not really sure, as it was purchased by my makerspace, not me, but it seemed to be standard play sand that comes in bags at a home improvement store. I'd ask them, but they went out of business 5 years ago.
Great Video!
Can I sand blast aluminum with this?
I'm not sure, but I never saw someone use this equipment to put designs on aluminum, I think it would only be useful for cleaning aluminum or removing paint or a coating.
@@GreylightMay I should have been a little more specific on my question but yes, I would like to remove paint on my aluminum.
Then yes, I believe a setup like the one I used would be able to do that, but honestly I am not an expert. This was my only sandblasting project. I'm more of a laser cutting, 3d printing expert 🙂!
@@GreylightMay got it, thank you for your prompt response it’s really appreciated.
Who are you using radium
Do you mean Radum products? I don't know, I did this at my makerspace 6 years ago, and wasn't involved in the selection of equipment. I honestly haven't done any sandblasting projects since then because, sadly, that makerspace closed down.
Very nice vadio
Thank you!
What kind of vinyl are you using?
Andres, I don't really know because my maker-space, TechShop, sources that for us. I will try to remember to ask them about it when I go this weekend.
Thank you
Andres, I did ask about this at TechShop. They use Avery Graphics HP 500 Promotional Calendered Series opaque vinyl film that they purchase from HarborSales.com. Hope that helps!
do you use aluminum oxide or wallnut shells?
I did this several years ago at another makerspace, but I'm pretty sure it was actual sand. I don't remember them using either of those, though I know both are used for sandblasting applications.
What kind of gun and nozzles do you use to blast glass?
Sherri, I use the sandblaster at my makerspace, TechShop, and unfortunately I don't know much about the sandblasting equipment. I will ask them when I go this weekend...
I asked at TechShop and they said they use carbon nozzles... I don't know if that's helpful or not!
What media do you use? Thanks
Maureen, what do you mean by media?
So I think you mean sandblasting medium... I did this project at my local makerspace and I don't know what they put in the sandblaster. Must be something very general purpose because it is used by a very diverse group at the makerspace.
Greylight May yes medium. Thank you
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Hello! I'm afraid I only have one sandblasting video. Everything else is laser cutting and 3D printing. The makerspace that had a sand blaster closed.
You have sheets to keep you glass good for your sandblaster, havent seen one so unclear before.
Maintenence at its worst.
Yorick, I agree with you, and I will pass your comment on to TechShop, the makerspace I belong to and who maintains the sandblaster. Low visibility makes it difficult to work with!
Greylight May dont get me wrong i do like what your doing, but wow that machine Lol.