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   Jamie_Buxton | Feb 03, 2005 07:09pm | #1

   I've used contact paper as an etching stencil.  You can buy it anyplace shelf paper is sold.  While it is called paper, it is actually sheet vinyl with a peal-and-stick adhesive.  You can stick it on the glass, draw your pattern on the front, cut through it with an exacto knife, and there you are: an acid-resistant stencil stuck to the glass ready for etching paste.

   
   

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   Edited 2/3/2005 11:10 am ET by JAMIE_BUXTON

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   Lilshaver | Feb 04, 2005 01:18am | #2

   I use Gerbermask for etching although I don't use acids. This material is commonly used by the sign industry for removable stencils. It can be cut with a plotter/cutter via computer. Any sign shop in your town will have this or will know of a shop that does. Don't use sign vinyl as it will be difficult to remove. The Gerbermask peels right off. I believe it will be resistant to your etching cream. It is waterproof and will not come off until you peel it up. If your design can be drawn in the computer, use Illustrator as that is the common program used by the sign industry. That is, if you want it cut that way. You can also cut this stuff by hand with a sharp knife.

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   WillGeorge | Feb 04, 2005 03:16am | #3

   Not sure if this will help but I found this link.. Worth a look?

   http://www.etchworld.com/

   If you get pop-up I DID NOT DO IT!

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   kngfshr | Feb 04, 2005 03:50am | #4

   Thanks everyone for the information. I now have enough sources that if this commission comes through, I can get the etching done. The hardest part is going to be getting my design onto the resist. I like the contact paper idea from Jamie. It will allow me to trace the design before cutting.Again, thanks all for the help.Eric

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   EdHarrow | Feb 04, 2005 05:19am | #5

   Etching cream...  Is this HF based?  Be aware that HF (Hydrofluoric acid) is EXTREMELY nasty stuff.