Etched and Sandblasted Glass
Use a sandblaster that's powered by an air compressor with an abrasive like sand, to frost, carve and cut into glass. Also Cut designs in glass beads. Can do almost any material: clay, stone, metal, or any material with a hard surface.
It doesn't work as well for soft surface materials like plastic because the abrasive particle wants to bounce off the surface rather than chip away at it.
There are two different styles of sandblasters
The Siphon Sandblaster
has a simple container or hopper that holds the sand (abrasive material). All of the action happens in the hand held gun. As compressed air is released out of the nozzle, a vacuum is created a couple inches from the nozzle. The sand tube is attached at this point, and the vacuum sucks sand into the compressed air stream. Out comes a mixture of air and sand. The grains of sand hit the glass and chip out a small piece of the surface therefore "sandblasting" the glass or what ever material.- Advantages Costs less than a pressure blaster. There is a lot of control. There is a button on the hand held gun. You can quickly turn on and off the spray. The entire device is simple and easier to maintain than the pressure system listed below.
- Disadvantages The system is not as powerful as the pressure system below. Surface blasting is no problem, but deep carving into the glass takes longer than with the pressure system below.
The Pressure Sandblaster
has a sand container that is closed and pressurized. The mixing of the air and sand happens a few inches below the sand hopper. The sand/air mixture travels through a hose until it leaves at the nozzle.- Advantages This sandblaster is more powerful and can carve deeper and faster than the Siphon System described above.
- Disadvantage Costs more than a siphon blaster. There is no simple on/off. Once you get the system adjusted and going, it stays on. The system is more finicky, subject to clogging and continuous adjusting.
Sandblasting System
Specifications
A note about compressor pressures and volume. Almost any size compressor will work. If a compressor is under powered, you would simply have to stop blasting once in a while to let the compressor build up the pressure before continuing blasting.
| Order # | Description | Price |
| 1671 | Sandblaster and Cabinet 25" x 17" x 20" high |
| SIPHON FEED SANDBLASTING EQUIPMENT | Nozzle | Price | |
| 30979 |
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Ceramic Nozzle | $69 |
| Replacement Parts | Nozzle | Price | |
| 38479 |  Replacement
ceramic nozzle for item 37025, 9588, 6W617and the new style 30979. It may also work or your sandblaster. - one nozzle |
Ceramic nozzle | $5 |
| 309791 and 309792 |
 Replacement
ceramic nozzle for old style sandblaster #30979. You may
need one or both. Both parts will eventually wear out. The starting
size hole for the #309791 is 3/16" and the starting hole
size for the #309792 is 5/64". |
Steel nozzle | $9 for each style |
| 6W618 |
 Three
Piece Replacement set including one ceramic nozzle for 6W617.
Besides the ceramic tip wearing out, the other two parts need
to be occasionally replaced. |
Ceramic nozzle | $20 |
| 6W619 |
 Three
Piece Replacement set including one long lasting TUNGSTEN CARBIDE
nozzle for 6W617. Besides the ceramic tip wearing out, the other
two parts need to be occasionally replaced. Tungsten Carbide
nozzle not available separately. |
Tungsten Carbide Nozzle nozzle | $50 |
| 6W617 |
 Sand Blasting Gun (for siphon feed equipment). Use replacement nozzle 38479. |
Ceramic nozzle | $56 |
| SN6W618 | Replacement nozzle for SG4Z432 | Ceramic nozzle | $21.60 |
| SN6W619 | Replacement nozzle for SG4Z432 | Tungsten Carbide |
$53.50 |
| PRESSURE FEED SANDBLASTING EQUIPMENT | SIZE | Price | |
| S1521 | PRESSURE POT Sandblaster-40 pound ( Red) No Picture | $220 | |
| SP5256 | Replacement Shut off valve assembly for S1521 | $35 | |
| SP3373-1 | Replacement ceramic nozzle for FS1521-EACH | 3.2mm | $2.79 |
| SP3373-10 | Replacement ceramic nozzle for FS1521-pack of 10 | 3.2mm | $22 |
Complete sandblaster - With shoulder
strap. - Holds up to 2-1/2 pounds of blasting medium. Requires
an air compressor set to 90-125 PSI. - The more CFM's the better.
Mini Sand Blaster - No. 48141 - $52
Includes blaster, propel air source (air compressor not needed) and abrasive.
Complete system ready to go.
| Order # | Description | Price |
| 4814A | Replacement Canned air supply for air brush | $13 |
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| Order # | Description | RETAIL |
| 813PK | Set of 3 Utility Knifes with 11 Blades - use to cut out your design - cuts through all resist types | $7.50 |
| 5700 | Single Edge Razor Blades - Pack of 100- A must for your sandblasting studio. | $8.80 |
Sandblast Abrasive
There are many types of sandblasting abrasives.
What we have here is a fairly sharp material at a low price.
It is reusable. As it is reused, the particle size becomes smaller
and smaller until it becomes dust. Other more expensive abrasives
like Silicone Carbide can cost ten times a much without the ten
times faster cutting. The advantage of our lower cost abrasive
is you do not have to worry about overspray loss of material
due to the low cost. Any loose material can be just swept up
and reused or put into the garden. Our sand is almost pure silica
which makes it very sharp and faster cutting. Most common sand
(sandbox sand) has a lot of clay in it so it is not nearly as
sharp. It is not healthy to breath this or any abrasive material.
Be sure to use proper breathing apparatus and ventilation. Sorry
we do not sell breathing equipment.
We got a deal on
shipping this heavy box. The US Postal Service has this Flat
Rate Box. We can stuff as much weight as will fit in this box
and it will cost only $10 for shipping to anywhere in the US
including Alaska and Hawaii. We can get about 30 pounds in this
9" x 11" x 6" box. So figure in another $10 for
shipping. International destinations will cost more. Any other
items ordered at the same time will be shipped in a different
box and sent by UPS or FedEx and both boxes will arrive on different days.
Our $50 minimum is waived on this item.
| . | ABRASIVES | Size | Price |
| SS30 | SAND - 100 MESH high grade almost pure silica | 30 Lbs. | $14 |
 Sandblasting Resists
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| For medium carving sandblasting (Venture)- Adhesive Backed - (contains PVC) | |||
| R412C | Vinyl - 4 mill thick - 12" wide - Clear | 12" x 12" off roll | $1.50 |
| R412W | Vinyl - 4 mill thick - 12" wide - White | 12" x 12" off roll | $1.50 |
| R812C | Vinyl - 8 mill thick - 12"wide - Clear | 12" x 12" off roll | $2 |
| R812W | Vinyl - 8 mill thick - 12"wide - White | 12" x 12" off roll | $2 |
| R412C60 | Vinyl - 4 mill thick - 12"wide - Clear, per roll | 12" x 60 foot roll | $74 |
| R412W60 | Vinyl - 4 mill thick - 12"wide - White, per roll | 12" x 60 foot roll | $74 |
| R812C60 | Vinyl - 8 mill thick - 12"wide - Clear, per roll | 12" x 60 foot roll | $95.50 |
| R812W60 | Vinyl - 8 mill thick - 12"wide - White, per roll | 12" x 60 foot roll | $95.50 |
| For heavy carving sandblasting - Adhesive Backed | |||
| R3M4512 | 3M Buttercut - 45 Mill thick - 12" wide, per ft | 12" x 12" off roll | $4 |
| R3M451230 | M Buttercut - 45 Mill thick - 12" wide, 30 ft roll | 12" x 30 foot roll | $86 |
| Tacstar Protective Coating - NOT a resist but used just to protect the back of the glass from scratching or non blast areas on the front - Adhesive Backed | |||
| TAC12 | Protective Coating - 12"wide, per roll | 12" x 300 Ft | $39 |
| TAC24 | Protective Coating - 24"wide, per roll | 24" x 300 Ft | $74 |
Why a Clear and a White Resist Material?
- The white resist allows you to draw on or carbon paper your design on to the white surface.
- The clear resist allows you to see your pattern through the resist and clear glass.
Sandblast Coveralls
| Coveralls | SIZE | Price Each | |
| 4T049 | Coveralls with hood and booties | Large | 14.50 |
| 4T049-6 | Coveralls with hood and booties - Box of 6 | Large | $72 |
| 4T832 | Coveralls with hood and booties | XX Large | 14.50 |
| 4T832-6 | Coveralls with hood and booties - Box of 6 | XX Large | $72 |
Sandblasting Workshop
This class is directed toward sandblasting as a special design technique for fused and slumped glass and for architectural glass or any type of sandblasting. Click Here for lots of details. Tuition $375
- To be scheduled
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