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Though
we have been etching glass on-site for many years, we just recently
created this new class on the subject. Both of the classes we have
held have been terrific. Students have completed projects in the
class that were worth more than the cost of the class, and loved
every minute. Keep on reading for more details, but first . . .
What
is On-Site Etching?
On-site glass etching gives you the ability to go out to a home
or business that has installed glass, and etch a design on the glass
without having to remove it, and without creating a mess while doing
the etching. There is a huge business opportunity in the glass etching
business to do on-site etching, since there are so many potential
customers who would like etched glass, but don't want to remove
their glass to have it etched.
Special
equipment and techniques are required for on-site etching and that
is what this seminar will teach. Here are a few of the topics that
will be covered:
- What
type of equipment do you use?
- Types
of etching resist used for on-site work
- Resist
application & producing
a design
- Using
pre-cut stencils
- Using
photo resists
- How
to etch tempered glass on-site
- What
kind of compressor to use.
- What
glass etching techniques are not suitable for on-site etching
- When
you might want to use an on-site blaster in your own studio
- What
about using on-site equipment to etch car, truck and van windows?
- Pricing
and marketing considerations
Students
will not only learn the principles of on-site etching, but will
also have the opportunity to etch several larger pieces of glass
with the on-site glass etching equipment. You will learn how to
mask off window and door frames to protect them, how to schedule
your production time to accomodate a smaller compressor, where to
get designs for on-site etching, safety precautions and much more.
In the marketing section, students will learn about potential markets
for on-site etching: for decorative etching, signage, commemoratives
& fund raisers, as well as pricing suggestions.
Whether
you want to specialize exclusively in on-site glass etching, or
if you want to add it to an existing etching business, this class
is for you. Enrollment is limited, so don't delay - sign
up now!
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After applying
the resist and removing the elements to be etched, Lane uses an on-site
blaster to surface etch a design onto a mounted piece of glass.
The finished
etching was started and completed on-site, without having to remove
the doors. Here the glass has been removed to be used as a subject
in our class on How to Photograph Etched Glass.
Larry
is working on a larger, door sized piece of glass that could be
a cabin door of a yacht.
Take
this seminar to learn all about the equipment, the supplies, the
techniques and the marketing and pricing for on-site etched glass! |
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