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hydrofloric acid etching of glaze surfaces

updated sun 17 nov 02

 

Sander Wolff on sat 16 nov 02


Many years ago I had to etch some glass using hydrofloric acid. I was
wondering if, with glazes high in silica, a similar effect would result?

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Sander Roscoe Wolff

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LongBeachCulture.org

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Snail Scott on sat 16 nov 02


At 09:34 AM 11/16/02 -0800, you wrote:
>Many years ago I had to etch some glass using hydrofloric acid. I was
>wondering if, with glazes high in silica, a similar effect would result?



DO NOT USE THIS STUFF EVER, FOR ANYTHING!!!

It is among the most dangerous of acids.
You can etch glass using other materials.
The acid pastes sold in craft shops are
among the easiest and safest.

-Snail