To produce acid etched glass, one side of float glass is etched. In order to create an etched glass design, a stencil made of abrasive material, such as rubber or vinyl is used to create a design in the glass.
The abrasive stencil is called a resist. You then secure the resist to the glass waiting to be etched. Powered by an air compressor, a blaster gun is used to blast the glass with the abrasive.
The glass parts covered and protected by the resist will remain crystal clear, while the rest of the glass will have a beautiful frosted effect, therefore producing a stunning piece of etched glass.
