Does anyone have an idea how to make a detaild drawing and then etch?

den hartog · #1 2013-11-09, 1:47pm

I want to make a detailed drawing on a glass bead. Then I want to etch the bead. Does anyone have an idea how I can make the detailed drawing the best? I have already tried to use nail polish, wood glue and a special gel but the problem is with all these resources that I do not have clean lines. Fountain pen, Satay sticks, very thin tassels, I've tried everything but nothing is tight and no frayed ends. The dearest I would like to have a thin tip pen with which I can make the drawing. Permanent marker I tried but that eats away the etch.
Who knows how I can fix this?

Regards,
Marise den Hartog

Eileen · #2 2013-11-09, 1:55pm

Do you have Sharpie markers there? I have used them, but not for fine lines. Maybe etch for a shorter time ?

Talonst · #3 2013-11-09, 1:56pm

Use fine line automotive tape or airbrush frisket film or liquid and then sandblast.

den hartog · #4 2013-11-09, 2:22pm

@Eileen, Thanks for answering my question. Yes, we do have sharpie markers overhere. The marker that you have used, was that a regular permanent marker?
Did you use a thick sharpie marker? And after using the marker you could etch the bead without disapearing the marker?

Eileen · #5 2013-11-09, 2:49pm

I did it on a piece of dichroic glass before fusing, so maybe it took a shorter time to etch off the dichroic finish that to etch glass? I did not think of that.
But yes, used a Sharpie Permanent Marker to protect the finish. It was also a medium width marker, so maybe that made a difference in keeping the marker on there long enough too.
There is also a stamp pad ink that I have used to etch metal and keep a design, but I can't remember the name of it right away. I'm not sure if you can buy the ink refills and use those with a brush or ink applier or not.
It MIGHT be this, but I am not sure, would have to find mine to see. Also, I have never used it on glass, just metal:
http://www.amazon.com/Tsukineko-Flui...ef=pd_sim_ac_3

jaci · #6 2013-11-13, 8:32pm

Any plastic based paint (acrylic) should work fine. I use a toothpick to get the fine details. Might have to play with consistency to get fine lines in some paints, and the drying time is significant. I prefer puff paint. Like craft fabric paints. Bright colors I can see, and they go on and come off beautifully. The fabric paint is a little thicker and more plastic-y than the craft or artist acrylic, so I see better coverage, less streking. And I don't have to worry about thin spots as much. But toothpick or needle to apply is the best option for the thin ness