tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11904671.post8978149690157309812..comments2023-08-25T03:21:41.842-07:00Comments on The Petch House: Two More UpGreghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02807710209656158413noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11904671.post-70200686895440534022009-03-23T05:42:00.000-07:002009-03-23T05:42:00.000-07:00I know you enjoy taking the hard road when the eas...I know you enjoy taking the hard road when the easy one is right in front of you ... ;) ... so, how about instead of stenciling/etching the glass you go for the more complex and infinitely more frustrating (but satisfying) glue chipping?<BR/><BR/>It's the effect you see in the glass windows of your typical ol' time Saloon, or victorian front entrance windows. I've never tried it but kept a link since years showing how to do it. <BR/><BR/>Basically involves etching the pattern on the glass, then coating it with rabbit skin glue, and as the glue dries, it 'chips off' the glass surface.<BR/><BR/>http://www.theletterheads.com/lhparts/gluechip.html<BR/>Wiki probably has something too.<BR/>Cheers, AngusUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07965651764800786533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11904671.post-10447266492796060122009-03-21T15:08:00.000-07:002009-03-21T15:08:00.000-07:00The colored glass in the bulter's pantry is very j...The colored glass in the bulter's pantry is very jolly. I too vote to embrace the natural differences in the woods. About the roses. Have you thought about mimicking some pattern from those very cool original pulls or hinge hardware for etching? Could be either elaborate or simple. Enjoying the progress.Boolysteedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14781568819570472093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11904671.post-62032705823198404482009-03-19T19:48:00.000-07:002009-03-19T19:48:00.000-07:00I'd celebrate the differences in the woods. Looki...I'd celebrate the differences in the woods. Looking good so far!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17377889829748572675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11904671.post-54218899265079056202009-03-18T19:45:00.000-07:002009-03-18T19:45:00.000-07:00All are good ideas and observations. I'm leaning a...All are good ideas and observations. I'm leaning away from the roses, but not the idea of etching. I think something a little more Art Nouveau would be better. What ever the design, it should only be around the edges so my important guests {cough} can admire the fine china on display. I've also given a lot of thought about the diamonds with a few color accents. I've seen that done as well. Very nice.Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02807710209656158413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11904671.post-27412651501714103702009-03-18T19:33:00.000-07:002009-03-18T19:33:00.000-07:00Not roses. You need the cat faces stencil!I think ...Not roses. You need the cat faces stencil!<BR/>I think you need to be careful at this point to not get too "creative" with the glass. You've got a lot going on with that wood already. If your glassware collection is not something you want the world to see and admire, how about using textured glass?<BR/>MarilynAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11904671.post-35583089886499434342009-03-18T16:44:00.000-07:002009-03-18T16:44:00.000-07:00If it were me I'd be tempted to do leaded glass in...If it were me I'd be tempted to do leaded glass in those doors mixing clear with the red and gold from the back in an orthogonal design rather than something etched. I was looking at a tall cabinet from 1890 this weekend that had just that arrangement on the top doors.<BR/><BR/>Anyhow, really nice job so far Greg, almost anything - even just plain glass would look greatmickmaguirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08461835355315823105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11904671.post-61936706514211720272009-03-15T16:58:00.000-07:002009-03-15T16:58:00.000-07:00Oooooh, so gorgeous. You are doing great. I have...Oooooh, so gorgeous. You are doing great. <BR/><BR/>I have never used the 'rub n etch' stencils but I have used some that are the akin to the 'peel n etch' stencils with an etching cream. I think you are correct in that these rub 'n etch are a one time use only and are specific to the product and can't be enlarged. However, a good graphic artist (or excellent extacto knife user) could enlarge the design on to an adhesive-backed product and cut out the design. That could then be used as a peel n etch.HPHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05450634161067018781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11904671.post-17325820541802737512009-03-15T15:50:00.000-07:002009-03-15T15:50:00.000-07:00Gayle,That is a good idea, but I'm not sure it wou...Gayle,<BR/><BR/>That is a good idea, but I'm not sure it would work in this case. It seems like these are designed to work with a special glass etching paste. I've never used it before, but I think the paste eats away at part of the stencil and the etches the glass in that area only.Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02807710209656158413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11904671.post-411367216511840272009-03-15T15:14:00.000-07:002009-03-15T15:14:00.000-07:00On those stencils, maybe a person cleverer than me...On those stencils, maybe a person cleverer than me (lol) could enlarge them for you. If you know any graphic arts people, that would perhaps be who to go to.<BR/><BR/>Because rose stencils on those doors would be perfect.G. Robisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03070905007819533828noreply@blogger.com