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Hello all one more time. I have been making some beads, and they are slowly getting a little better. Not yet like I want, but I'm learning. I seen some beads that have a real soft matt finished surface. I thought that I would try some Window Etching cream, but that didn't do it. Does someone in here know how that look is done, and perhaps what it's called. I could look it up on the internet if I knew what the term for it was. Thank you all. My last post on here to find Milllifori glass went very well and I managed to find exactly what I was looking for. thanks again to all of you.

Thanks Rick

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Rick W
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Hi Rick,

I use Etch All "Dip-n-Etch" liquid. It works great for soft glass like Moretti & Vetrofond & Lauscha. I've only found one color so far that it didn't work well on and that was a vary pale transparent emerald. If I just have 1 or 2 beads to do, I wedge them on a wooden skewer and dip right into the jar . If I have lots of beads to do, I pour some of the liquid in a shallow plastic bowl and carefully pull them out with a plastic fork when they're done. I usually soak my beads 4 to 7 minutes.

I get mine from Frantz Art Glass.... here's the link

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Dawn >^..

That's what I use as well. Be careful, though - etch solution is very dangerous. Ventillate and wear gloves.

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Kandice Seeber

Thanks Kandice, I meant to mention that. This stuff WILL BURN if you get it on your skin!

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Dawn >^..

I use the Etch All creme etch to etch dichro pendants. It does not burn or smell either. But, it's probably easier to etch dichro off a flat surface of Bullseye than etching a bead. One of these pendants is posted on my website.

Patti

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Patti

Thank all of you for your quick responces. I have went to the website and ordered some of the Etch All dip-n-etch liquid. This is just the stuff that I was looking for. I'm not ready to show anyone on here the beads that I'm making yet, untill I get a little more practice and get a little better at it. My wife (Bless her heart) did make a necklace and bracelt with some of the beads I've made... As ugly as they are.. she's still encouraging. Thank you all again.

Rick

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Rick W

You may not feel it burn, but Etch All is acid - it will cause severe acid burns if it touches your skin.

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Kandice Seeber

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