Remember to keep the design lower than where your mouth will be touching the glass. Rub N Buff isn't food grade or food safe. You do not want that stuff anywhere near your mouth!
Thank-you so much! Everyone was using the rub and buff from behind a glass plate. I'm doing this etching and rub and buff on the front of a glass bottle that won't be washed, just dusted if need me. Love the tip about the silver vs. gold! Following you know for more tips!!!
You don't need anywhere near that amount of rub'n'buff for something that size. Depending how often you use the stuff, with that amount you will burn through a tube fairly quick, which will start to get a little costly. Just the first blob you put on the "Hubby" glass should be plenty. The stuff goes a very very long way.
Size would depending on the whole design and the shape/size of the cups I use a measure tape to check the area and gage my design from there. And always do a test cut
Quick question have you done this on casserole dishes? If so does it hold up in the oven and multiple washes? Please do share or anyone who’s tried this thank you in advance
hi! thanks, I believe I got that from Cricut Images.. you can search mr and mrs and there's many nice options- just be sure its not too thin for the process
Thanks for the video! I saw some people used mod podge to protect the design when its being washed. Could we still add that after the rub and buff or will it mess the design up?
Hi I am new to circuit 😊what products do I buy in order to do my etching I normally just buy the reusables from hobby lobby but want something different
I had great success with the silver but I found the gold to be a nightmare. It just would not completely come off the glass that was not etched. I tried two different shades with the same results. I ended up having to use acetone to get almost all of it off and then use silver on top. Have you used gold successfully?
How long do you have to leave the etching cream for it to set properly? I've failed miserably doing this, maybe I didn't do it right and I want to succeed the 2nd time around. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.
I leave it for a few minutes.. maybe 5 or so... what you can do is when you remove the etch cream dont remove your stencil vinyl yet. give it a wash and then dry it and you can see if it etched enough for you... a good way to know is once you wipe it dry look from the other side of the cup and you should see a "foggy" effect on the parts you etched. Hope this helps!
Rub and Buff is permanently into glass, its when you start chipping at it or scraping it that youll begin to fade it. Also because we used etch cream on the base it helps to hold the rub and buff in, as would if we sanded the material. It adheres stronger with that surface sanded or with the etch
When using Armour Etch, please use plastic (not latex, not vinyl, thick plastic/rubber) gloves. That stuff is no joke and can burn through your skin, muscle tissue, and even seep into your bones. It is an extremely dangerous product that needs to be handle with care.
I've been etching with Armour Etch for 25 yrs. LOVE IT. I put a good even heavy coat on, wait a few minutes and wash off with warm/ hot water then clean as usually. I've left it on a few minutes to an hour. NO difference in shade. I always lay my glasses down to help make sure no shadow. I have left it on my arm for an hour and NO issues. My kids wanted to help mom and now my grandson so I've repeated that and again no issues. But everyone is different.
Hi! You will gently wash however- Removable vinyl may lift a bit, but permanent vinyl will give you the best stick. As you dry it, be sure to pat dry as smaller pieces, and thin edges will flip and move with hard scrubbing
The Wifey and Hubby was actually found on Cricut images.. here is the image number if you'd like to find it #M1D75ACEC and #M1D75A9BA. I cropped the bottom off and added the full wedding date.
Finally, someone who uses a float tube to hold their glass or cups. I glued mine down the middle.
Remember to keep the design lower than where your mouth will be touching the glass. Rub N Buff isn't food grade or food safe. You do not want that stuff anywhere near your mouth!
Thank-you so much! Everyone was using the rub and buff from behind a glass plate. I'm doing this etching and rub and buff on the front of a glass bottle that won't be washed, just dusted if need me. Love the tip about the silver vs. gold! Following you know for more tips!!!
So glad this was helpful! Let us know what else youd love to see!
Can you seal it for dishwasher
Thank you you explained it very well I just etch a casserole pan and it looked light to me so I will try and put the rub and buff
Thank You,! This was very helpful....
Hello, I absolutely love your glasses. great video. thank you.
Quick question. Is there a way to seal the rubbing buff on the glass or does the glass not need to be sealed?
You don't need anywhere near that amount of rub'n'buff for something that size. Depending how often you use the stuff, with that amount you will burn through a tube fairly quick, which will start to get a little costly. Just the first blob you put on the "Hubby" glass should be plenty. The stuff goes a very very long way.
BEAUTIFUL!!!!
This is a godsend!
Enjoy!! Would love to see what you create! Tag us!
Does it automatically seal? Or do you use something to seal it like a mod podge or sealant spray?
Gorgeous 😍
After applying the rub & buff, how long do we let it sit before whipping the excess off?
Would you be able to share the best font size to use for different sizes of champagne and wine glasses?
Size would depending on the whole design and the shape/size of the cups
I use a measure tape to check the area and gage my design from there. And always do a test cut
How long does the run and buff stay on with regular use?
Quick question have you done this on casserole dishes? If so does it hold up in the oven and multiple washes? Please do share or anyone who’s tried this thank you in advance
Beautiful!! Where do you get the design? I would like to recreate for my nephew’s upcoming wedding. ☺️
hi! thanks, I believe I got that from Cricut Images.. you can search mr and mrs and there's many nice options- just be sure its not too thin for the process
Thanks for the video! I saw some people used mod podge to protect the design when its being washed. Could we still add that after the rub and buff or will it mess the design up?
Sure. You can try it. I never have used that method.
@@itssojohnsondesign2626 thanks!
Are these hand wash or dishwasher safe? Thanks
Um so at some point I would like to try this but in the meantime…how did you make your “ glass holder”? Just 2 pool noodles elasticized together?
Yep! I cut one noodle down to two parts and size as I needed.
Some also cut them in half to get a flat side and glue it to a clipboard
@@itssojohnsondesign2626 great idea. Thanks for the quick reply and the very easy tutorial…going to try it once I do other projects on my list!
I etched some glasses couple weeks a go but I can barely see the design, can I still add some rub’n buff?
@@catherinzarate yes. It should on the designed areas.
What do you put on the cup after the rub and buff so it doesn’t come off
We leave it as is.
Is it gonna stay on after washing the glass in dishwasher?
Is not dishwasher safe
How does the rub and buff hold up in the oven. I want to do casserole dishes
Hi I am new to circuit 😊what products do I buy in order to do my etching I normally just buy the reusables from hobby lobby but want something different
These look nice. Why don’t you use painters tape around stencil so that no etch cream accidentally gets on the other areas of glass?
You can definitely do that. Or the vinyl is fine if you give yourself enough room from the design to the edges
I had great success with the silver but I found the gold to be a nightmare. It just would not completely come off the glass that was not etched. I tried two different shades with the same results. I ended up having to use acetone to get almost all of it off and then use silver on top. Have you used gold successfully?
Really?! I didnt have much of an issue. i have used both. Sometimes if the surface is still damp/wet from washing the etch cream it can make it harder
Same here.
How long do you have to leave the etching cream for it to set properly? I've failed miserably doing this, maybe I didn't do it right and I want to succeed the 2nd time around.
Thank you so much for sharing this with us.
I leave it for a few minutes.. maybe 5 or so... what you can do is when you remove the etch cream dont remove your stencil vinyl yet. give it a wash and then dry it and you can see if it etched enough for you... a good way to know is once you wipe it dry look from the other side of the cup and you should see a "foggy" effect on the parts you etched. Hope this helps!
@@itssojohnsondesign2626 Thank you.
I leave mine a minimum 20mins
I've read that rub n buff washes off after about 10 washes is there a way to make it permanent?
Rub and Buff is permanently into glass, its when you start chipping at it or scraping it that youll begin to fade it. Also because we used etch cream on the base it helps to hold the rub and buff in, as would if we sanded the material. It adheres stronger with that surface sanded or with the etch
Do you ever have residue from the vinyl? If so whats the best way to remove it
Using removable vinyl helps alot with residue. And much easier to remove. If there is any you can wash it and itll come off well.
The resulting letters looks more like a silver Sharpie than an etching.
We added a step and used rub and buff to enhance the etch.
Can you use a microfiber cloth to buff with? What were you using? Thank you.
I used a cotton shirt. I have one in my craft room I use for small projects and testing things. but you can definitely use a microfiber as well.
When using Armour Etch, please use plastic (not latex, not vinyl, thick plastic/rubber) gloves. That stuff is no joke and can burn through your skin, muscle tissue, and even seep into your bones. It is an extremely dangerous product that needs to be handle with care.
I've been etching with Armour Etch for 25 yrs. LOVE IT. I put a good even heavy coat on, wait a few minutes and wash off with warm/ hot water then clean as usually. I've left it on a few minutes to an hour. NO difference in shade. I always lay my glasses down to help make sure no shadow. I have left it on my arm for an hour and NO issues. My kids wanted to help mom and now my grandson so I've repeated that and again no issues. But everyone is different.
How do you avoid the vinyl/stencil coming off when you wash it?
Hi! You will gently wash however- Removable vinyl may lift a bit, but permanent vinyl will give you the best stick.
As you dry it, be sure to pat dry as smaller pieces, and thin edges will flip and move with hard scrubbing
Do we have to use rub n buff?
There are vinyls that can be used to give off the etched look.
You don’t have to, rub and buff is just to make the letters more vibrant
What font did you use?
The Wifey and Hubby was actually found on Cricut images.. here is the image number if you'd like to find it #M1D75ACEC and #M1D75A9BA. I cropped the bottom off and added the full wedding date.
Does it wash off
Hi! Rub and Buff is waterproof. I would avoid putting in dishwasher however.