Mask(s) for glass glue chipping

Robert Schwieger · Post by **Robert Schwieger** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 9:14 pm

For an "old timer" who still uses handcut masks for glass glue chipping please advise as to the preferred mask for chipping. Contact paper works OK but I am assuming that vinyl works as well if not better. My main concern is ease in removing the mask if its tack is too much.

Thanks

Bob

Larry White · Post by **Larry White** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 9:24 pm

I'm pretty much sold on using the 4mil Venture Tape Sandblast Resist vinyl that I use on my sandblast patterns. It sticks good over asphaltum then removes easily without removing any of the asphaltum from the glass. It has never blown off during sandblasting. I've used several products with success, but this is what I like the best, and I always have it on hand. Works good for the double cut (no asphaltum) method too.

Roderick Treece · Post by **Roderick Treece** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 7:58 pm

Robert,
The best glue chip I ever got was useing material from an old roll of Buttercut I had.Normally I use vinyl spray mask.which I can cut on my plotter or by hand.

Roderick

www.customglasssigns.com

Dennis Davis · Post by **Dennis Davis** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 11:22 pm

Larry,

Do you have a favorite supplier for the Venture Tape Sandblast Resist? I've been using the Avery white paint mask, which is about a 4 mil product. Most of my etching is done at 30 psi or lower. At that pressure, I haven't had any problems with blow offs but I really have to concentrate on not creeping up on the item being etched...I can easily find myself just a couple of inches from the surface. Constant nozzle movement and being aware of the possibility of heating the resist to the point of failure also helps. I'm still a newbie and trying to learn how to do this stuff. The Avery I've been using was purchased at Sign Supply USA, Inc. in Kennesaw, GA. Any supplier information you can share would be appreciated.

Dennis
Boise, Idaho

Larry White · Post by **Larry White** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 8:39 am

Dennis-
You can find them here, Venture Tape. I have a direct account with them. They would be able to provide you with a list of distributors, hopefully one in your area. I believe CRL carries some of their products, including the sandblast resist.

vance galliher · Post by **vance galliher** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 9:39 am

Dennis, I use Venture as well and get it from CRL Kent Washington. !-800-421 6144.......Product #SB818......18" x 60' $145.00

Mask(s) for glass glue chipping

Mask(s) for glass glue chipping

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