Etching Ceramic Tile

How to etch tile.

Etching ceramic tile.

Supplies for making your own coasters with ceramic tiles and etching cream. And then color it to add contrast. Armour etch etching cream. Computer printer and white paper.

Etching adds designs or words to tiles by reacting with the materials in the tile to remove them. What you need glossy finish ceramic tile. The etching process removes the glossy glaze layer leaving a rough ceramic layer perfect for coloring. For detailed glass etching instructions and information about the materials i used see my pi e plate project tutorial.

This helps you learn the best way to hold the tile and rotary tool as well as how much pressure to use when engraving. Here s the fast forward version for the tiles. White ceramic tiles i used 4 25 x 4 25. It leaves behind a dull flat impression.

Jan 22 2017 etch ceramic tile. Used alongside any bathworks do it yourself refinishing kits and in combination with good preparation ez etch creates an undeniable bond that achieves the like factory new finish. The etching process involves applying.