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Last week a client contacted me that her original pre second world war white etched panel was broken.
After calling different glass installers in her region she heard that it was and could not be done anymore.
After searching the web she found me and asked if I could replicate her family house treasure.
Yes I could and here are a few pictures of the process.
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Ha, the client even included some Maple leafs along with the broken glass. Looks like a good replication of the original.
How many tones were involved?
Did you use vinyl resist, or screen print?
Pat
It was only a three toned piece and the design was not that intricate so I chose vinyl as the easiest way to use as the resist.
Key factor was being carefull withe the first white etching resist so i would not have to place it exact on the same place when cutting it down for the third tone.
My little niece should have helped me with the puzzle.
it took rediculous long to do the puzzle: three hours, who will ever pay those hours.
I had the tray custom made for me Danny, it was about 300 dollars.
I do my silvering and etching in it.
Merry Christmas!
If anyone wants to build a tray like this, draw the plans up yourself and bring it to a plastics company.
Think about the maximum glass size you want to work with, take about 3 inches of extra space all around.
The inner height should be about 7 inches.
I thought about how to lift the tray for easy pooring out the acid and other liquids, without touching the dangerous chemicals.
I came up with a lifting border underneath the edges on all four sides (see photo).
This will mean that the bottom is flooting above the table for two inches.
If you will choose for the same setup remember to place studs of two inches underneath the bottom so that it will remain flat instead of hanging down due to its own weight: allways have a perfect horizontal level when silvering or acid etching.
The sprout is cool, but mine is a bit to thin, If I could redo it, I would have chosen a bigger one, so I could empty the tray much quicker.
The sprout costed a lot, but it could be done with a big piece of cork and a whole in the bottom or on the lowest place on the side, but just be sure it is safe and will not spil a drop of dangerous acid! The acid is lethal/deadly.
Nice replication. I always chuckle at the puzzles we get like this. Al least it is more of a challenge than an "out of the box" picture puzzle and more of a satisfaction when completed. Cannot tell you how many times I have received a box full of even smaller pieces and not even a photo to go by. I guess that is why I have grandkids to work on such a puzzle. I really like your tub especially with the drain.
Polypropylene and not polyethylene for the tank???
It was recommended to me by one HFA worker to use Polyethylene. . . which one should it be or does it make much difference?
One online source says:
"• Polypropylene is not as sturdy as polyethylene.
• Polypropylene is stiffer and resistant to chemicals and organic solvents compared to polyethylene."
Thanks,
Inga
Last edited by Ingrid Mager on Fri Feb 08, 2013 11:22 am, edited 2 times in total.
1) Can you tell us any more about the dividing piece you have in your tank that is standing vertically?
2) Maybe it is overkill, but I think a table where you could crank the height up from one side for draining might work well too. (I like your drain plug instead of a cork.)
Thanks,
Inga
Denver Chapter of the Letterheads