A simple floral or intricate design on your front door, glass vase or mirror can make such a simple and elegant statement in the home or business. To provide a glass etching service can be both personally and professionally satisfying for ones with adept hands, patience and the right equipment.

Etching services are used to provide a ‘frosted’ look on glass but using the same equipment and techniques, it can be done on stone, ceramic or wood, and even on metal. It is an art that can be seen in high end restaurants, hotels, executive offices and numerous items for occasions such as weddings, anniversaries, holidays, etc.

The simplest technique is the surface etching. Your only etching the surface of a item. It will leave a two dimensional design like a black and white photo. It is the easiest and fastest method to provide a finished product.

Etching use to be done with covering the surface with wax, scratching the design through the wax and dipping into an acid. Today’s methods include;

– Sandblasting, which ‘pits’ the specific surface with use of a stencil

– Etching cream, which is a chemical compound applied to the open areas of a stencil and ‘burns’ the surface.

– Etching Pen, it is used in drawing like one would use a pencil and can be used for engraving.

It is recommended that you first practice at etching some inexpensive items until you learn to produce quality products and have gained a familiarity and confidence in your ability and tools for this service.

The promotion of your services can start with letters of introduction of your services and brochures with photos of your work, a business card, join/start a Artists Guild, offer classes, limited discount, rent out artistic pieces, and a free press release.

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