dankore
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Member since March 2006
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Post by dankore on Apr 7, 2006 21:22:53 GMT -5
Hi Everyone, As promised more cabs. Thought I lost my camera today, was taking pictures, and it fell on a hard floor, so from then on it would only turn on, then go right off. After a lot of messing around, finally thought, what the heck, change the batteries. Has worked fine ever since. Perfect timing for the batteries to go dead     OK Here are a few;  Rainbow Obsidian from Glass Buttes, Oregon.  Some local jasper agate from Fall Creek, Oregon.  This is a large "cab" about 4"x2", Rainbow Obsidian. I etched the rose with a sand etcher. You can see the natural mini snowflake in it too. I made it for my wife.   This is another cab of Rainbow Obsidian, From Glass Buttes. Thanks for looking. Have a great weekend ;D Dan www.dbrockwerks.com |
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Post by stoner on Apr 7, 2006 21:38:52 GMT -5
Very nice. I like the etched rose.
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Post by joe on Apr 7, 2006 22:16:03 GMT -5
Way cool work Dan! The rose is great.
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Post by rockds on Apr 8, 2006 0:02:25 GMT -5
very nice, the rose one looks pretty cool
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Post by Tweetiepy on Apr 8, 2006 7:39:02 GMT -5
Dan those are great! Did you know you could also buy a creme that etches? you stick on the decal, then apply a layer of thick cream, then leave it on for about 15seconds & then wash off - it could be another solution for a small scale project
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Post by rockyraccoon on Apr 8, 2006 12:38:12 GMT -5
really nice. how long does it take you to etch?
kim
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Post by krazydiamond on Apr 8, 2006 12:44:19 GMT -5
hmmm, i need to more about this etching stuff....is it like a sand blaster thing?
KD
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Post by gemkoi on Apr 8, 2006 13:14:00 GMT -5
Very cool Dan, you got us all wondering how you etched it? It came out great! I love obsidains.
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dankore
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by dankore on Apr 8, 2006 19:13:20 GMT -5
Hi Everyone, The best way to describe sand etching, is that you find or make a template, then tape it down real good, on domed cabs you have to push down on the template as you go so the blast doesn't get under the template. Sand etching is a can of pressurized air, with a can of grit (Yes Tumble grit, 100, or 220) on the nozzle, you can just spray real quick spurts so it is real controllable. The more you blast it, the deeper the etch, you can do real light etches, or frosty white etches, you can do display cabinets, windows, glasses, jars, any glass pretty much. The etch on that cab I blasted for about 7-10 seconds, unwrap it, wash it, done. The wrapping takes way longer than the actual etch process. It is very easy, just tape or wrap everything you don't want blasted, go slow, and it is no problem. They sell kits, or parts, google, "sand etch kits". Let me know if you have any questions, we have etched a lot of things. Take Care everyone, Dan www.dbrockwerks.com |
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Apr 10, 2006 14:34:49 GMT -5
way cool- Hmmmm gotta start thinking about that etching thing-
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Post by Cher on Apr 13, 2006 14:11:17 GMT -5
Wow that etched rose is cool, I always thought those would be fun to work with. Beautiful job on all of them.
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dankore
starting to spend too much on rocks
Rocks, Rock
Member since March 2006
Posts: 120
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Post by dankore on Apr 14, 2006 9:22:45 GMT -5
Hi All, Thanks for the kudos. I am waiting to see others etching projects, please post pictures when you try it. Etching is easy and fun, and gives a whole new look to things. Take Care everyone, TTYS Dan www.dbrockwerks.com |
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