[Jewelry making - Article 00112] - Re: [Orchid] Sandblasting

[DAVEMARTAI]

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>     Are there any suggested liquids ect. that you can paint on and
>     remove later to keep some areas high shine 

    Hi Tara, My favorite resist to use is Buttercut.  I get it at a local
    stained glass supply store.  It is rubber sheet with a strong
    adhesive backing.  I am able to get great detail in design and it
    stays on well so that I can get a deep sandblast on the piece. Be
    sure to rinse your piece, dry it, then look at your blasted area (if
    glass, in the sunlight if possible) to make sure you don't have any
    areas left out and that you have a smooth consistent finish (of
    course checking before you take off your resist) 

    If you are blasting glass, "flash glass" is fun to work with. It has
    a layer of color on top of clear, so when you blast you end up with
    the color surrounding the blasted design. 

    A great book is "Etched Glass, Techniques & Designs" by Norm and
    Ruth Dobbins ISBN 0-9658248-1-0 

    And of course wear a mask and eye protection.... 

Have fun!
Marta in Sacramento

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