"Mike in Arkansas" wrote in message
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Anyone have any luck using a random orbital sander to etch glass? If
so, what kind of paper would be best and which grit? This glass is to
go into my new kitchen cabinet divided light doors as the patterned
glass I had planned on using proved to be to expensive an option. I
can sand blast but thought the ROS might be faster and give a more
consistent pattern. Thanks

you could try etching cream, although it's hard to get a very even etch.
blasting is best, and would be quicker than both cream and an ros.

you can use adhesive shelf paper for a quick and easy resist if you blast or
use cream.

your ros should do it, but not very well. use some emery paper instead of
sand paper, and have good dust collection (with a HEPA filter) or do it
outside with a breeze behind you. you DO NOT want to breath the dust
produced.

regards,
charlie
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