How to Etch Slate with a Cricut Machine

[@karimichelle7777]

I am so thankful for all of the work you put into your channel for your subscribers! Thank you for all of the new, fun, and creative ideas Angie!

[@AngieHolden]

Thanks for watching!

[@Crafts-and-cocktails]

I love etching don’t think I knew I could use it on slate. Game changer!

[@AngieHolden]

Right!??

[@rebecarod1475]

Excellent use of heat gun. I'll have to try that to paint a coir mat using vinyl and flex seal. Thanks again for all the amazing content.

[@AngieHolden]

Thanks for watching!

[@rdecook651]

I love working with slate. I will certainly be trying this out.

[@AngieHolden]

Hope you like it!

[@LisaVornhagen]

That is really cool! I like how that turned out. I was worried for a sec when I couldn't see anything. Thank you for explaining everything so clearly!

[@AngieHolden]

No problem!

[@marlysfrederiksen9734]

Love the details you put into your videos you are a great teacher! Thanks for sharing.

[@AngieHolden]

Thanks for watching!

[@ladycountry68]

Thank you so much for your detailed explanation with every step you made. You make every project feel easier to make. :)

[@AngieHolden]

Happy to help!

[@deenah99]

Thanks for the instructions! I put stars on some coasters for a stocking stuffer and they turned out great.

[@AngieHolden]

That is awesome!

[@charlenehamm]

Thanks Angie! Made these slate coasters this morning. Had a couple oops but overall very happy with them. Will be making many more for gifts.

[@AngieHolden]

Wonderful!

[@suchapunk]

This is amazing! Next year's Christmas gifts for sure 😁 Thanks so much for your detailed video. Much appreciated!

[@kathyking7704]

That looks exciting! Have a Happy New Year and throughout the year 2023 Angie!

[@AngieHolden]

You too!

[@user-pe8mt3px9b]

Love this idea. Great for gifting.

[@AngieHolden]

It really is!

[@bridget3027]

Thank you for this video another surface to etch on. But I definitely would waste a little material so I wouldn’t have to deal with painters tape. Can’t wait to try it on my cheese slate board

[@AngieHolden]

I also just make bigger vinyl pieces but often KZbin viewers do not like me wasting material! HA!

[@jenniemcfarling3366]

So easy, thank you.

[@JoDee7986]

Thanks, I am trying this!

[@AngieHolden]

Hope you like it!

[@joannnider7017]

Thank you for sharing. You mentioned you could do a charcuterie board... how would you seal that to make it food save or is that not necessary?

[@AngieHolden]

Slate is food safe and etching it doesn't change that.

[@k.r.murphy4301]

Can you apply a sealer once the Armour Etch has dried so that the etching stays evenly visible?

[@AngieHolden]

Not sure!

[@cathysiddall7355]

that's reat love to start trying this. afyer done and etchung dries do u need to put clear coat on to protect the etching from glasses tha get wet from melting ice in glass or hot coffee on this these coasters?

[@AngieHolden]

No need for protection.

[@Shawn.72]

Hi Angie, very cool idea. Does the etching cream come in colors? For example what if I had white skate and wanted black etching.

[@AngieHolden]

It does not. The white is just the etched look of the slate. The color of the cream does not matter.

[@rosemarywilliams5136]

Awesome video how much would you charge for a set of 4 slate coasters

[@AngieHolden]

Sorry not sure!

[@rosemarywilliams5136]

I was just wondering cuz im considering selling them if I make them

[@rebeccawilson7523]

my slate looks a littke scratched from the burnishing. do you have any suggestions how to remedy this?

[@AngieHolden]

Through the vinyl or the areas where there wasn't vinyl? I would say wrap your scraper in felt to help that.

[@carolinemann2312]

how do you make a cheese slate impervious to grease? I have heard that the oil from the cheese messes with the etching.

[@AngieHolden]

Generally vinegar with water will take it off! Or you can do lemon juice and baking soda.

[@carolinemann2312]

Good to know - thank you!

[@markbainton]

I'd like to add colour. Any ideas how to colour the etch. Thanks

[@AngieHolden]

I don't think the colors would work on the slate but they might?

[@sandybrickman1392]

Will using the heat gun help with glass too? Or will it distort too much?

[@AngieHolden]

Yes it can! It is mostly because the slate surface isn't perfectly smooth.

[@teejay1956]

Thanx for the info Angie!!! \0/

[@AngieHolden]

Any time!

[@maryjanewill3056]

Cute

[@merybeale4894]

Etching cream is unavailable on amazon and they are not sure when it will be....is there any chance of another recommended ❓🤷‍♀️

[@AngieHolden]

I am sure there is another listing. It is Amour Etch and probably is somewhere else on Amazon or your local craft store.

[@meaganmangum4998]

When you wipe it, is it with something dry or wet?

[@AngieHolden]

I removed the etching cream with a wet wipe for the video. You can rinse in the sink.

[@reneelary2358]

Can you add color to etching?

[@AngieHolden]

I am not sure if the color will work with the slate like it does the glass as I haven't tried it!

[@debbiemrwn853]

do you seal these?

[@AngieHolden]

No. No need.

[@beckymills9284]

does slate need to be treated? do you just wipe it off?

[@jakimills1237]

No need to treat the slate. Just wash the armour etch off under a tap

[@beckymills9284]

@@jakimills1237 thank you

[@AngieHolden]

No need to treat anything.

[@emessem]

That's not an etching, it's a transfer!