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.
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Mini Sandblasters
Scrap Glass
If you want to practice glass etching before you mess up a expensive piece of glass, then read about how you can use free scrap glass.
Free Stencil Instructions
Professional Glass Sandcarvings
Here is an awesome post featuring Kyle Hunter Goodwin, a professional glass sandcarver and artist.
Central Pneumatic Pressure Pot
This pressure pot sandblaster system I have used and reviewed is the brand “Central Pneumatic” bought through Harbor Freight Tools. The 40 lb pressure pot was purchased for $80 from a Harbor Freight Tools store on sale with a regular price of around $100. Though the attachments were purchased separately. If you have a Harbor Freight
Inkscape Conversion
Video showing the vector conversion in inkscape using the path function.
Stone Sandcarving
Rock Sandcarving
An example of a rock sandcarved with sandblasters. See here along with my new page about sandcarving.
Sand Etching: Questions and Answers
Sandetching can be used with very fine grit, but it all matters when how hard the abrasive is. A hard abrasive and a fine grit can still be used to sand etch items.
Sandblaster Nozzles
There are a few different types of nozzles that you can use to sandblast your glass. If your using the siphon sandblaster, they’re all similar except some are “on/off” types, and others have variable abrasive flow. The variable abrasive flow siphon nozzles are usually preferred over the on/off trigger type because you can control the