Using a Sandblaster to Etch Metal Cups!

[@theresapalino4769]

Do have a picture of a finished powder coated coupe, and what kind of powder coated cup you used

[@Trenz0]

I've been considering doing this since I have access to one at work. I kind of want a black finish to the part I'm etching though. Anyone know of a good way to achieve this effect using this method or by some other way of etching?

[@unihalo65]

Is this the same process for glassware?

[@everymandan9669]

I have not tried it on glass but I imagine it would.

[@Dommymommylex]

Your link for the cabinet and gun isn't working. Do you remember what it is called?

[@everymandan9669]

Thanks! I put a new one on. And its on sale! Its not the exact one in the video but if I were to buy one today it would be this one and it comes with the gun.

[@mandyallen9963]

Hi there I have a blasting cabinet. Do you need to wear a mask? I also have a vacumm attached. Is it a fine silica sand you are using?

[@everymandan9669]

I'm not 100% sure if it was a silica sand but I'd always recommend wearing a mask.

[@guadalupegonzalez-hj5qd]

What media/material do you recommend for sandblasting glass mugs? And what psi would you use

[@everymandan9669]

I have not done glass. I plan to in the near future due to a few people asking that question. I'd use a fine glass bead and start with low pressure and work my way up on a sample piece of glass.

[@beardedtoolreviews7185]

How did you etch the plastic cup? And what kind of sand or glass?

[@everymandan9669]

Its a powder coated stainless tumbler. Not plastic. And there is a link the glass sand i used in the description

[@beardedtoolreviews7185]

@@everymandan9669 ohh cool. Thanks man

[@everymandan9669]

No problem! Good luck!

[@leroybrown9143]

Hey Dan, what blasting media and grit are you using to get these great results?

[@everymandan9669]

I used the high grit glass sand. I plan on experimenting with other grits. When using on powder coated cups the decals can start to peel up a little so I double up the vinyl before I cut on the cricut and heat with a hair dryer to make sure its stuck really well.

[@leroybrown9143]

@@everymandan9669 More great tips, thanks for making this vid and responding to comments, God bless.

[@viktorperalta3090]

Is vinyl the one you use for the stencil?

[@everymandan9669]

The hardest part is making sure the vinyl doesn't come off when spraying. So I use permanent vinyl and when doing this on powdercoated cup (it takes longer) I double my vinyl before cutting out the design. Because the sand will eventually go through the vinyl if it takes a while.

[@mattb6246]

@@everymandan9669 there is sand blast vinyl, its really nice to work with and its quite thick

[@everymandan9669]

I did not know there was such a thing! That's awesome.

[@chadkendall3356]

Are you using removable vinyl or 651 permanent?

[@everymandan9669]

I believe I used permanent in this video. Its a pain to peel off but stay on better. Some powder coats are thicker and your decal might start to peel around edges or disintegrate. I've doubled up on my vinyl before cutting it and that works pretty good also.

[@everymandan9669]

On stainless very little is needed to make the etch so less worry about the decal coming off.

[@chadkendall3356]

@@everymandan9669 thanks! I've been using removable vinyl with armour etch on beer mugs, but recently bought a air eraser and wasn't sure if the removable would hold up to it. It said max 65 psi, so I would like to think it will be fine lol

[@everymandan9669]

I have a spare cup I always practice on when doing new stuff. I always recommend trying out new stuff on something you don't mind messing up.

[@TheMotoKing]

Pretty sweet 👍

[@lauraatwood2251]

can you tell me what kind of air compressor you have for your sand blaster?

[@everymandan9669]

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[@everymandan9669]

This is the compressor I use.

[@jenniferhogan1226]

Where did you buy your sandblaster and sandblasted box?

[@everymandan9669]

I got those from harbor freight. You can buy your blast material also.

[@Tinapdrz1]

Do yo need a sandblasting box?

[@everymandan9669]

No I wouldn' say its required. But it helps a lot. It will throw lots of dust and make recovering the blasting material difficult. You could make some sort of homemade containment area or just keep buying the "sand" but that could get pricey.