Etching solution question

I have historically used plastic when etching. A glass bowl will get etched. I use the plastic spoon because I wasn't sure if metal would etch, so I grabbed the plastic.

I just put the glass into a plastic dish filled with water to rinse.

Make sure that you do not rinse in a porcelain or enamel sink, and that you do not throw the etching material down the drain.

Plastic gloves are a given, as well as a ventilation mask (I plan on doing it outside, also). But will I need a dedicated *glass* bowl? Or can the etching be done in a *plastic* bowl, without it eating away the plastic?

I just put mine on a sturdy string and dunk them in the jar -- leave the string over the edge like a tea bag... Close the lid and let them sit -- every so often I give it a jiggle so they don't get any "spots" from sitting in one place...

then I pull out the string and rinse...

I don't etch very often though... Cheryl of DRAGON BEADS Flameworked beads and glass

I put the beads in a plastic bowl and then put the etching solution in the bowl. With a plastic spoon, I stir them around a bit and then place them with the spoon into another plastic bowl, running water over them so they rinse clean. I have never found it necessary to use a mask or gloves, but that's just me. Just be careful, and read the directions on the jar.

Thanks very much Lisa, Cheryl & Kandice. :)))) I wanted to make sure that I have all the necessary bowls, spoons etc. so when the solution comes in the mail, I'll be able to start immediately. I hate it when I buy something and then have to wait to use it because I need to buy something else to go with it! :|

I've a bunch of mismatched, wonky lampwork that I'm planning to experiment on. I'm hoping the etching solution will make them look better. If not... well, into the broken/nasty pile of beads I have for a future mosiac project. :)

Thanks again! Linda