Glass Tips from Verrier

Avoiding bubbles between the resist and the glass on large sheets when preparing etching or other resist based processes is often difficult...

Often iridised surface details are created by using iridised sheet glass and then masking and sandblasting off the unwanted portions. But yo...

Glue Ratings The glue used for chipping glass is generally called animal hide glue. Many companies sell animal hide glue, but to get the b...

Different Glue Weights The main control over the chip design relates to the ratio of glue to water per area of glass. 140gms glue to 850...

Variables Affecting Chipped Patterns The glass chipping pattern is subject to many variables. The duplication and uniformity of each patter...

Secondary Drying and Chipping Stage The secondary drying and chipping stage is when a small space heater can be used to warm the glass up ...

Drying time The glue will go through an initial drying stage. This is in the first hour or two, depending on the humidity and temperature o...

Applying the glue The glass should be clean and have a dam around it. Cleaning the glass is important. If there is dust left from the sa...

Mixing the Glue The 'type' or 'pattern' of desired chip design is dependent upon the glue to water ratio. Generally the d...

Preparing the glass The surface of the glass must be roughened up to allow the glue to adhere to the glass. This roughening is most often ...

Glue Chipping Glass is easier than you might think. All that's needed are a few materials and a little experimenting. You can chip on a ...