I wanted to create this post to clear up some information that I placed on my site that is somewhat confusing, and explain another etching cream made by Martha Stewart Crafts.
In my free PDF ebook about cream and throughout other pages on this site, I have commented that all etching creams produce fairly similar results. What I meant by that, is just about all the etching creams produce similar results in terms of how much they stand out to become noticeable.
However, the overall finish of the results vary because some cream products are indeed more ideal for producing a consistent etch. The Armour Etch brand can have a rather grainy texture which can yield rough, blotchy etchings that are inconsistent.
The better brands have a very smooth, consistent texture which spreads like mayonnaise. An email subscriber (Jay S.) mentioned this other brand to me as a quality, smooth spreading cream by Martha Stewart Crafts. Although I have never tested it, I assume it is similar to the Etchall brand I tested which is another smooth cream.
With that in mind, I posted different links on where to get the Martha Stewart Craft’s etching cream below.
Since I have not tested it yet, I researched reviews online and found others saying good things about it due to its smooth consistency. If you have used it before, please let us know what you think about it in the comment section.
Thanks and sorry for any confusion.
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do you know someone who can make me some stencils?
I don’t know of a good place, but I honestly just suggest people make them as outline in the Glass Etching Secrets ebook because it can save alot of money.
iam looking for ward to yor glass etching secrets thank you for sharing
I’m just starting, and want to do etching but would also like to sandblast drive-way’s and marble . automobile’s & part’s to make a few dollar’s, can I get one machine to do both? anthony.augusta@yahoo.com
I was going to do some etching, but when I read the wat
Reigns on the bottle, thought it sounded too toxic- to breath and to dispose of. How do you all deal w that. I decided to look into sandblasting in a cabinet instead.
Sorry to repeat myself, but I didn’t see the slection to receive replies on my email. So the question is about handling the toxicity of etching creams – how to dispose of it? How not to breath the fumes?
@Heather, most brands say that it can be washed off into the sewer/septic system since it is such a low quantity, but I suggest people scrap it back into the bottle and reuse it before washing it completely off.
You are supposed to be in a ventilated room and it is best to not put your face too close to it.
A Newbie here! Regarding unfortunate results reported on Amazon re: ‘Martha’s’ etching cream, does it need to be shaken before using? Maybe since it sounds runny perhaps the ‘business end’ of the stuff was down in the bottom of the container. She has great products and recommendations & I’m a sucker for anything by her. Except investing.
@ michele , it would be worth trying to stir it beforehand, but I have not tested this brand yet. Sorry I couldn’t be of help. Thanks
I have used a couple etching creams, and I would have to say that this is my go-to cream.
I have read that if you mix the rinsed of portion with baking soda, it will be safe for septic tank. I bought pH strips, to test water before disposing, but have no idea what color/numbers on the strips are considered safe. Anyone know?
@Gena, baking soda is known to neutralize chemicals but I have never tested it so I am interested in your results. Also, I believe etching cream companies state that it is okay to wash a small amount down the drain.
To help with the numbers, water has a PH about 7 and baking soda about 8. The closer to 0, the more acidic.
With Martha Stewart midge podge it indicates to roll the container back n forth to mix. Don’t know if this would help with this item.
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