Full Version: Etched Gradients
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#10]
17 Dec 2005
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#7] 17 Dec 2005
Ahh, light progressive shading. I didn't know what the term was, but I figured a skillfull person could perform some manual feathering of the gradient.
I felt bad enough about hitting my friend up with a panic rush, at this time of year, so I figured, whatever he's comfortable with, will have to do.
Fortunately, my customer regards me as a person who will ensure a very professional job and defers to my judgement.
We all need more customers like that. :-)
EDITED: 17 Dec 2005 by DGL
From: sawdr73 [#11]
17 Dec 2005
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#9] 17 Dec 2005
David,
I'll have to refer you to Photobrasive on that very valid question. I originally purchased a "sample" pack of the original RapidMask, and had it on my shelf for over a year after my first sample run. After that year I could not tell of any deterioration. I think that if it is kept in dark cool place the life is substantial. Please do not accept this as gospel. Photobrasive would be able to give you a lot better answer as they probably have that in their spec sheets. The Rapidmask HD II was developed for the demanding photo resist people. They wanted that fine dot pitch, etc. and it needed to stay on the glass when blasting.
Sorry for not being more technical, but us old red neck Arkansas boys let the techno's worry about the specs. >.< We just want to know if it works. If it does, fine. If it doesn't, then gimme something else.
Let us know how you project turns out, and again, we would love to see some pics. I appreciate seeing good work regaurdless of who does it.
Good luck
Mickey
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#12]
17 Dec 2005
To: sawdr73 [#11] 17 Dec 2005
This one may go straight from the etcher to the customer, with no opportunity to photograph. If I get a chance to take a fews pics, I certainly will.
I asked about the shelf life of resist, based on my own, short-lived experience with glass etching.
I bought a pack of (Photobrasives) self-adhesive masking material and worked past the initial learning curve. Since etching wasn't an established part of my business, jobs were few and far between.
About 6 months into my new venture, I received a request to etch a number of wine glasses. I couldn't get the resist to wash out properly and all the King's horses, etc. couldn't make it work.
That's when I learned about shelf life. :-)
From: sawdr73 [#13]
17 Dec 2005
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#12] 17 Dec 2005
David,
That is exactly the way I learn things. Somehow, I don't think to ask questions until I have already gotten the answer. Then I can come up with some good questions. Cart before the horse kind of deal. Hey, you might fit right in here in Arkansas. (devil) It has taken me a lot of foul-ups but now I am starting to ask a few questions BEFORE I get into trouble.
Mickey