I’ve never waited to buff. Use an abrasive detergent and a steel wool for any substance that is stuck on. I assume the heat cycle might remove them. But the rinsing process compromises them all, so the stencil edges are no longer sealed well enough to contain the Rub ‘n Buff, whether using Con-Tact paper or regular vinyl. That’s what I was wondering, too. I swore I had a whole box of these tiles of this size laying around the garage, but I do not; would have done a half dozen more various designs on the tiles. Glass etching projects on Whatcha Workin’ On. I would try applying again to the splotchy areas and letting it ‘dry’ before buffing…I’ve never had to do that, so I don’t know if it’ll work, but it might. Simply squeeze a tiny amount (I used about the size of a head of a pin for each letter) onto a soft cloth or facial tissue and rub it on. I can’t tell you how excited I am by being able to color etched ceramic! *Wood stain in navy; seemed very promising, but no color saturation; wiped away, rinsed away. The Rub ‘n Buff is a wax based product (it might melt) and who knows what noxious fumes might be released from the clear coat once heated (would it discolor or burn?). To my dismay, after the tile started drying I noticed the surface of the shiny tiles appeared to be etched. My next step is to try a clear coat spray to see if I can seal in the Rub ‘n buff to the point of declaring it washable or even—fingers crossed—dishwasher safe. Seal the design with 2-3 coats of acrylic spray sealer (make sure touch-up paint is dry first!) I have one now! Rub ‘n Buff has a wax component to it, so once applied it does withstand water and you can wipe water off it without removing the coloring. Contaminants on the floor can interfere with the acid, leaving you with unevenly etched tile. Self-leveling compound can be purchased at your local home improvement store and applied to the concrete floor prior to tiling. Tried making ceramic tile coasters by glass etching and coloring with ebony rub ‘n buff. I wonder how easy it would be to get the tile surface to look even when applying a sealer with a brush. Etching works on glass, ceramic, porcelain, concrete and marble tiles using the same process. It’s on my to-do list for this month—I’ve got clear coat in the cupboard and etched tile all ready to test. As the surface is wiped, a raised pattern forms under the resist. Or if anyone has tested anything other than a light hand washing? Wondering if using the ink with a foam dobber or something would look/work better? This technique is often done with shellac and referred to as shellac resist. :^) It’s almost like magic how the image appears when you apply the Rub ‘n Buff. It also changes the finish and leaves brush strokes…not a tradeoff I’ll take. Glossy finish ceramic tile; Armour Etch etching cream; Small foam brush; Vinyl – to use as a stencil. Try to carefully pry the dried mud off of the tiles using a putty knife or wooden spoon. That’s really interesting. Nov 28, 2014 - Well, today's project is another tile coaster project--but this time I etched some glass tile to make monogrammed coasters! When you start printing on tile with Glowforge 3D laser printer, you’ll discover a world of unexpected style. This is an optional step but I did find it cleaned off a bit of that hardware store film. I also found that less time with the iron worked better on glass…about 10 seconds for me. Wondering is RnB would be affected by temperature of a hot drink such as coffee? Soft tools like mops and cloths are a better choice. I love the look of these and intend to make one. No, I haven’t yet. An engraved tile will deliver a long-lasting testament to a significant occasion or provide a memorial to a special person. *It looks gorgeous right now. Thanks for sharing your test results. I don’t currently have any tile & grout sealer to try it (I gave away what was left before a cross-country move). :^). https://www.pinterest.com/pin/166562886195241973/, http://www.whatchaworkinon.com/archives/1917, https://blitsy.com/blog/diy/vinyl-craft-kate-spade-inspired-gold-polka-dot-tumblers-and-bowls. There are a few different ways of making tiles, and you’ll need to decide which one works best for you. Seal with Art Resin for sure, but this means you are coating the entire surface area of the tile with resin. How did you get it to stay in only the etched areas? Give it a try. So my questions for you… Did you get crisp clean lines? Continue scraping until you cannot get any more cream off, being careful not to let any of the remaining cream or etching scum dry on the surface of the tile. I wonder if you baked the tile in the oven, if it would help “bake” the RnB to the tiles? Your local hardware store will have lots of ideas. No stencil. Good luck with your mugs today! So your tip is fab….. Oh, no, Diane…I can imagine your face when the sharpie came off! :^). LOL… and then let me know. And if so, how easy was it? If you go with the alcohol ink or a Sharpie, allow drying/curing time, then Tile & Grout Sealer would likely work, but the curing time is very important, as the pourosity of the tile is what is allowing the Tile & Grout Sealer to perform in its capacity as a ‘sealer’. I have 2300+ fonts on my computer, so couldn’t go through them all to find them, but I did check some of my faves—Darleston, Edwardian Script, and Chopin. I don’t know. 1 Clean the tile, scrubbing away grease, mold, mildew and any other debris. I can’t remember if I ever experimented with a sharpie oil pen (different from regular sharpies), but I do remember none of my experimenting involved baking. And the amount of RnB needed is seriously tiny…like the size of a head of a pin, so mixing to retain colour would be on a very small scale. I am picking up my Dollar Tree Direct order of mugs because they didn’t have them in the store. :^). It takes a really long time to cure though… (See this: https://blitsy.com/blog/diy/vinyl-craft-kate-spade-inspired-gold-polka-dot-tumblers-and-bowls), Thanks! I can hardly wait to put them on my wall!!! Oh boy! © Copyright 2020 Hearst Communications, Inc. This is standard procedure for sealing tile grout lines, which are porous, just like the area we etched with the etching cream. :^), has anyone tried spray sealant yet? Only for the gold buff, silver always works well. Do it! Let me know how it goes! Carefully take the mug out of the oven and let it cool completely. That would work well for some materials but not RnB…it’s wax-based. Allow each coat of sealer to dry before adding another. —When trying to remove the excess R’nB, rub the etched part as little as possible. Learning how to install ceramic wall tile is a task well within the reach of an average homeowner. Also, I used alcohol ink in liquid format, and Sharpie markers can be used, as they essentially alcohol ink as well. 2. But I found that with any amount of soapy scrubbing or dishwasher time, the coloring would start to come off (that’s the “not really” part). I’d be delighted if you’d like to talk about my work on your blog. Although the Vs on these tiles LOOK like applied vinyl, they are not. – I washed with dawn soap and bristle brush lightly and the RnB was slightly affected. While various types of tile require different maintenance procedures, the one thing that is common to all is staining. . How do you hang them? The difference between the etched and non-etched parts is so subtle, you can hardly see it unless you hold the tile so the light hits it Just. As long as it’s true ceramic glaze, etching should work fine. Couldn’t hurt to try. Here is the result:The etching cream removes the glossy top glaze of the tile, leaving the porous body of the tile exposed. I etched on a mug. hostess gifts, etc! A small rotary hand-held drill that the Dremel company makes will engrave the tile with the desired lettering or an uncomplicated pattern with ease, after some practice on some preliminary tiles. I should note here that the etching cream is serious acid—the sort of thing your high school chemistry teacher kept locked up—so be sure to read the label warnings and follow the safety precautions. Tips for Preparing to Etch. I know, right? And then color it to add contrast. Slippery Tile Etching Treatment is perfect for porcelain and ceramic surfaces, such as bathtubs and shower floors. If necessary, you could use a spray clear coat to seal in the Rub ‘n buff (but I don’t think it would come to that). There are a few ways to etch ceramic tiles, unfortunately, the best way will cost more. I have a box of 4 x 4 ceramic tiles sitting in the corner waiting on an inspiration. Leave the cream on for five minutes, keeping it moist the whole time. Great tutorial! The etching process involves applying an acidic substance, typically a cream, to the tile and waiting for the reaction to occur. A couple of days later I put it into the dishwasher and it came out fine. I haven’t tried sealing the R’nB with anything (it’s on the To Do List, I just haven’t gotten to it yet :^). Yes, R’nB can be used on glasses and other etched glass. I won’t bite. Rearrange the cream on the stencil, leaving it in a thick, even layer again. When etching the entire floor, suction up the water with a wet vac and place the fan so that it blows across the tiles to dry them. Always use neutral pH cleaners and avoid abrasive implements like steel wool or scouring brushes. I have some Christmas tiles I started last year that I’m hoping to experiment on in the fall. For example, while you can use phosphoric acid on ceramic, porcelain and composite surfaces, you should never attempt to use it on natural marble, onyx, granite or limestone. Funny thing I didn’t realize two didn’t have stars on top of the trees, so I will say if you have no star on your mug you get a prize. If you try it, let me know how it goes. (And if you do that, I’d be tickled if you’d comment or email to let me know, so I can visit! When mopped onto a mineral based surface such as stone, porcelain, or ceramic, the product causes a chemical reaction that immediately starts etching the tile. I love how it looks on the tiles. I then put it into a 170 degree oven for two hours. Currently you have JavaScript disabled. LOL). Brush the cream onto the tile, creating a thick layer over the areas you are etching. If you do test it, please drop back in and share your results. For anything used with food, etch on the non-food surface (the outside sides, handle, or the bottom). https://www.pinterest.com/pin/166562886195241973/ I don’t know if they are dish washer safe either. I’ve used alcohol inks (bottled ink) on tile, but not on etched tiles (so many projects, not enough time! So, the etched area, now colorized with something waxy has to dry/cure really good and long, methinks a few days; then try Tile & Grout Sealer. Right. You should be able to find it in local stores…Hobby Lobby, Michaels, Walmart, etc. Clean the ceramic tile if necessary. Pursue the hardware store and experiment with bright colors and materials like ceramic, marble or slate. ; Note:If you don't have laser-specific tiles, you can achieve a similar look with other ceramic tile by masking the piece with tape and then using a colorfill to fill the engraving.This is a great solution if you have extra tile … I’ve done more than a dozen tiles of different sizes and colors this way myself and it’s worked every time. I wish I had known this before. Note:If you don't have laser-specific tiles, you can achieve a similar look with other ceramic tile by masking the piece with tape and then using a colorfill to fill the engraving. Your comment was a good prod, and I was going to do it before replying, but then discovered my clear coat is at the lake, so it’ll have to wait til our next trip there. I wonder if the adhesiveness of the RnB would be affected by the introduction of the sealer. I would try it, wait a few days and then try scrubbing to see what happens. It can also be used in entrance-ways, lobbies, building access-ways with minimal shutdown of the foot traffic. Hadn’t thought of it for this project, though. More experiments are needed to figure that out. Did you ever find out if the clear coat spray held up in the dishwasher? Can this Rub n buff be used on the top of a cake stand? Firstly, you’ll need to determine what you’ll be using your tiles for. *PVC primer is very purple, especially on PVC, lol, but it apparently has ‘alcohol’ in it, or it has got alcohol cousins in it, lol. With the Rub ‘n Buff, I could easily wipe off the excess color from non-etched areas while keeping the etched areas completely covered in color, creating a nice crisp line between the two areas as though I’d used a stencil (which I hadn’t). I wonder how well it would cover Rub n Buff, which is quite waxy and repels most liquids, and whether it would work over alcohol inks, which in my experience are quite fragile and get messed up easily when anything solvent-like is brushed on. However, you could stencil it, leave the contact paper on and then paint, or whatever. Different Ways of Making Ceramic Tiles . Bottom line… it should work fine on coasters. Draw or stencil a design onto it with a pencil. For example, while you can use phosphoric acid on ceramic, porcelain and composite surfaces, you should never attempt to use it on natural marble, onyx, granite or limestone. *Stencil paint, dry-brush, old and with a skin on top, but no matter, we dug down past the dry skin layer on top, got to the moist paint and rubbed it into/onto the etched area, and viola we got color and we got more color than any other item tested. The short answer is: sort of, but not really, at least not by itself. —Start with a glossy tile (not the least bit matte)—the Rub’n Buff sticks to the rough ceramic created by etching and if the rest of the tile is at all rough ceramic or dull ceramic, it’ll stubbornly stick there, too. Change your clothes and wash them before wearing them again. Your email address will not be published. I’ve always rubbed and buffed as part of the same process…a little rubbing, a little buffing, rub, buff, rub, buff, until the color is confined to the etched parts. Oh, yeah! You use your iron hottest setting and for 20 seconds. That’s a really interesting idea. I used a black subway tile with gold rub n’ buff. Oh, the possibilities…, They look wonderful! This is a great solution if you have extra tile laying about from a previous project. All photos and text on this blog are my own unless otherwise noted HERE or at the bottom of a specific blog post. From whatchaworkinon.com Oh, the possibilities! Just came across this tutorial and I am so impressed. Place a fan near your work surface in such a manner that it pulls the fumes out of the room and is not blowing directly across your work area. Remove the stencil, and wash the tiles with warm soapy water. Step 1 Sweep and mop the floor and allow it to dry. —Use a soft cloth or facial tissue to apply just a teeny tiny bit of Rub’n Buff (the size of a head of a pin could be enough for an entire tile, and too much R’nB makes it more difficult to remove the excess). ), but tile is more porous and I would expect the coloring to stick better. I do know that I added a small offset to the script font (and maybe the other one, too), and I stretched the non-script font (and maybe the other, too) to make it taller, so you if you’re looking for these fonts, you’ll find a thinner, unstretched version that won’t look exactly like my images. * Tried alcohol ink, Apple Barrel acrylic water-based, Rit Dye in royal blue, wood stain in navy, PVC primer (purple), and stencil paint, dry-brush. Even a slight miss would look sloppy. A lot will go a long way. 4.25" x 4.25" laserable tiles, available from LaserTile. However, these too come with some problems. https://todayshomeowner.com/video/painting-ceramic-tile-walls Glad to hear you had success with the epoxy. Maybe try a second coat after curing period. Good luck with your experiments! When getting prepared to etch, it is best to find an etching stencil or an etching template for the marble tile. It doesn’t take long. There are lots of ways to hang tiles… everything from small spring plate hangers to sawtooth hangers. All in all I think you could successfully use this method on a mug so long as you only plan to hand wash the RnB area. Wait another 10 minutes. I was thinking of a spray of some kind to give an even coat without brush strokes. I’ll post my results here. Do not apply more than you need. STEP TWO: Mix the etching cream well. – RnB dries very quickly. sharpies, so I see oil sharpies and did that and then find people say you can’t put them in the dish washer. Sorry! I think you’re right, handwashing only for them. LOL… once at the lake where my clear coat was, the idea completely left my head (my forgettery is better than my memory more and more often these days hahaha) and I never revisited it. For individual craft tiles, secure your etching template on top of the tile with masking tape, covering the surface of the tile completely. I wonder if Abbi was using gold as well. Do you think Rub ‘n Buff would work with porcelain tiles or cement tiles? In particular, you must avoid using phosphoric acid cleaners on any natural-stone tiles, as even mild acids can cause etching in and even dissolve natural stone. Rinse thoroughly to remove the soap residue on the tile and leave it to dry. That means you can use them to make items for yourself or gifts, but not to sell. Try using vinyl instead of contact paper, it has a stronger bond and I bet it would work for the rub n’ buff part. (Be food safe?) Enter, Rub ‘n Buff. This project was the first I did with tiles and I haven’t had a chance to come back to test washability (the lettered tiles went straight onto the wall! Instead, please refer others to specific posts so they can download files from here. Pursue the hardware store and experiment with bright colors and materials like ceramic, marble or slate. Could you use tile grout to fill in the etched letter. 2 Place the tile flat on a surface where it will not shift. I found with a good soapy scrubbing, most of the coloring would come off etched glass. GlazeGuard Plus is useful on tile surfaces that normally experience high traffic with constant exposure to contaminants. . Required fields are marked *. A system of etching ceramic surfaces and the like including the method characterized by the application to the treated surface of an aqueous solution of hydrofluoric acid, ethylene oxide and nonylphenol, continuing the contact on the treated surface for a period of time sufficient to etch the surface; and thereafter flushing away the solution in order to terminate the contact. How long do you recommend? I hope you’ll try it and let me know. Supplies for making your own coasters with ceramic tiles and etching cream: Kathy’s free Chicago flag ceramic coaster template (PDF – fits 4.25″ x 4.25″ sized ceramic tiles or you can scale it up on a copier) Computer, printer and white paper; White ceramic tiles – I used 4.25″ x 4.25″ Armour Etch Glass Etching Cream Please respect copyright. 4.25" x 4.25" laserable tiles, available from LaserTile. Oh boy, big possibilities! No, I never did. Clean the tile, scrubbing away grease, mold, mildew and any other debris. We’ve looked high and low for letters of every size and font, we’ve scrounged closets, garage sales, and second hand stores for frames to makeover, and we’ve had fun trying different techniques to create a variety of textures for our letters. Tips for Preparing to Etch . My friend Laura and I are partners in craft and decorating crime. Wonder if you sealed it with a clear spray if it would stay on? Whether you plan to paint over your concrete or ceramic tile floor or simply want to do away with the shine, acid etching your floor will help you achieve the rough, matte finish you desire. Use etched tiles individually for craft purposes or etch the entire floor in preparation for other floor treatments. Use etched tiles individually for craft purposes or etch the entire floor in preparation for other floor treatments. This a very old installation? Any etching cream left on your clothing will damage the fabric. Mix well; then apply the color/pigment/paint combined with the Tile & Grout Sealer to the etched areas. Tile & Grout Sealer! Scrape the sides as you are stirring to make sure it mixes evenly. If you want the glass for one use (wedding day), one very careful non-scrubbing washing, and then a decorative unused memento afterward, it’ll work…(and the metallic colors would be beautiful at a wedding). *Meanwhile, back at the ranch, we have fallen in love with Art Resin brand, two-part epoxy resin, … sooooooo, we mixed up a batch, brought in super fine glitter in ‘irridescent’ shade of white, a tad of pink, and a wee bit of purple. It’s been quite a while since I did these tiles, so I can’t remember if I tried an oil pen specifically. I’ll post an update here. Is it glazed ceramic tile, un-glazed ceramic, natural stone of some sort, perhaps? They’re purely decorative, and other than dusting, won’t require regular cleaning. I could apply another stencil to add paint, stain, or marker to the letters, but getting a second stencil applied in exactly the same place as the etching stencil would be nearly impossible. When getting prepared to etch, it is best to find an etching stencil or an etching template for the marble tile. I haven’t heard of any testing and I haven’t had a chance to test it myself—I don’t have my previously etched tiles so I’ll have to start from scratch, which I haven’t had a chance to do (too many new projects keep jumping the queue! I love them, too.

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