A process used in decorative glass where hydrofluoric acid is applied to the surface of the glass. Where the acid contacts the glass surface, the glass becomes frosted with a matte finish (similar to the effect caused by a sandblasting process). Patterns can be applied using special wax coatings on the glass. Where the glass is coated with wax, no corrosion of the surface will take place.
A process, manly used for glass decoration, where the glass surface is treated with hydrofluoric acid. Acid-etched glass has a distinctive, uniformly smooth and satin-like appearance.
a process whereby an emblem or logo, is etched into an item by transferring a tissue lifting of a logo from a steel engraving plate to an item. The impression formed is then surrounded with a wax resin. The application of acid to the to the impression area eats into the non-resin exposed areas. The resin is then removed, and once cleaned what's left is a permanent etching.
Acid-etched vase. France, Maurice Marinot, 1934. H. 17.1 cm. (click image to enlarge in a new window) The process of etching the surface of glass with hydrofluoric acid. Acid-etched decoration is produced by covering the glass with an acid-resistant substance such as wax, through which the design is scratched. A mixture of dilute hydrofluoric acid and potassium fluoride is then applied to etch the exposed areas of glass. Acid etching was first developed on a commercial scale by Richardson's of Stourbridge, England, who registered a patent in 1857. An effect superficially similar to weathering may be obtained by exposing glass to fumes of hydrofluoric acid to make an allover matte surface.
A method for decorating glass. The glass surface is covered with wax, the desired design is inscribed in the wax, and then hydrofluoric acid is applied. The acid will only corrode the areas that are not covered by wax. This process produces a flatter design than engraving.
The process of eroding glass through the use of a chemical that deteriorates and dissolves the glass. The acid used is hydrofluoric acid, a very dangerous chemical.
This is a technique for decorating glass. First the glass is covered with an acid-resistant layer. Then a design is scratched into the protective layer. Finally hydrofluoric acid is applied to "etch" the pattern into the scratched areas. The area covered with the protective material will not be affected by the acid.
method of customizing a product with an emblem logo or seal, etched into the item by transferring a tissue lifting of a logo from a steel engraving plate. The impression left is surrounded by wax resin. Acid is applied to the immersion and resin is then removed, cleaned, and a permanent etching is left.
Acid etching is a process to condition a surface