About: Eric Robert
My Journey: When I first got into glass etching, I was most interested in the sandblasting process and was about to spend over $10,000 on equipment advertised by manufacturers. Just before I was about to make the irrationally quick decision, I decided to research other lower cost solutions and ended up piecing together a great setup for at least 90% less. My goal through our ebook and membership area is to provide this information so you too can save, while still etching like a pro. It is my aim that a small investment in this information will actually save you thousands.
Author's Latest Posts: Eric Robert
Sandblasting Glass Question With Vinyl Cutter
Question about picking the right vinyl cutter or plotter for sandcarving. Steve asks: Hi, I have sandblasted glass before but only 1 dimensional. I would love to sand carve 3d glass and maybe carve stone. First problem…I can not draw to save my soul. Then I found out about the vinyl cutter/plotter, but know NOTHING
Creation Pcut Vinyl Cutter for Stenciling
Hi, I bought your book…awesome, lots of great tips and pointers. I looked for a Creation Pcut vinyl cutter on eBay…The only ones I found were in the UK. Great prices but I am wondering if these are the real creations. The one I looked at was called “Creation Pcut model #CTO730..28 inch”. Is this
2012 Updates
Does Armour Etch Harm Plumbing?
Does Armour Etch harm plumbing? (I’m concerned about rinsing it down the drain.) Armour Etch and other hobby creams do not really harm plumbing, but it can etch your porcelain or ceramic sinks if any residue isn’t washed off quickly. People wash the acid cream down the drain all the time. I always recommend that
Wood Base LED Example
Another subscriber sent me a slightly different LED example. Ron was happy to share his NASCAR etching with Jimmie Johnson’s logo here on the blog. I thought it would be good to share this with everyone else also because it is slightly different from the other two previous posts: Framed LED display here and the
Using Mirrors & Adding LED
After my last LED post, Ernie Robinson shared an interesting example that he lit up with the use of these light emitting diodes. I asked him if he would be interested in sharing it with others on the blog, which he agreed. But as you can see, this LED glass was etched on a mirror.
LED Etched Glass
I wanted to share another idea to help you enhance your etched glass. A few people are familiar with this topic, but some aren’t, so I figured I would share the idea of using LED lights to help light up the etching. Currently, I am working on putting together a tutorial in my members only
About Sandcarving Book
Hi Eric, I have been etching/carving for three years. I am self taught, but my items have turned out well. I enter the State Fair of Oklahoma every year since I started carving and have won first place every year. I have just been asked to do some windows in Mike Gundy head coach for
Micro Sandblaster & Vinyl Cutter Combination
Hi Eric, I recently set up my sandblast cabinet. I also have my micro sandblaster set up, but I’m still wondering which vinyl cutter to purchase. My goal is as I said before…sand carve glass and stone. The cutter you mention is the Creation Pcutter. I have read that it’s a great cutter, “but” cutting
Are Small Hobby Sandblasters Worth the Money?
Eric, I am curious; I found several small hobby sandblasters online for not much money at all. I am just looking into them; are they worth the money, if you do a low volume of work? I am a graduate student, and most of my money goes to tuition, so I am wary. Suggestions? Roger