Etching Ceramic Tile

White ceramic tiles i used 4 25 x 4 25.

Etching ceramic tile.

It leaves behind a dull flat impression. And then color it to add contrast. The etching process removes the glossy glaze layer leaving a rough ceramic layer perfect for coloring. Here s the fast forward version for the tiles.

Armour etch etching cream. Practice on a scrap piece of ceramic tile before engraving your design. Kathy s free chicago flag ceramic coaster template pdf fits 4 25 x 4 25 sized ceramic tiles or you can scale it up on a copier. What you need glossy finish ceramic tile.

This helps you learn the best way to hold the tile and rotary tool as well as how much pressure to use when engraving. For detailed glass etching instructions and information about the materials i used see my pi e plate project tutorial. Etching adds designs or words to tiles by reacting with the materials in the tile to remove them. How to etch tile.

Jan 22 2017 etch ceramic tile. Bathworks ez etch etching paste is used to bathworks ez etch etching paste is used to remove any residual finish that remains on porcelain or ceramic surfaces prior to the refinishing process. Supplies for making your own coasters with ceramic tiles and etching cream.