Click this link for the glass etching cream tutorial.
(I decided to post it on another page.)
More info:
Etching with Hydrofluoric Acid PDF (microchemicals.eu)- Document provided on the web by Micro Chemicals which talks about the make up of Hydrofluoric Acid for etching glass, photoresist stability.
All About Acid Etched Glass PDF (walker-glass.com): Talks a little bit about the beauty and business of acid etched glass markets.
The video below talks about a product that contains a small percentage of HF. I tested it for etching glass, but the diluted solution barely etched the glass.
Ideas For Creating a Safer Hydrofluoric Acid Station (Video by: Jeri E.)
Hydrofluoric Acid (HF) can cause terrible burns, dissolve bones or even die from fluorides in your blood stream. Be sure to research HF handling and make containment chamber like this.
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This video explains the difference between the various chemical etching processes such as cream & hydrofluric acid etching. Goes in detail about safety and talks about the qulity of the etchings.[/nonmember]