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On Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:23:44 +0100, Colin Wilson
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Anyone know how I can etch a small glass worktop saver cheaply to stop
stray reflections ? - I want to make myself a new "pro" mouse mat :-}

TIA :-}


Three methods are available.

Sandblasting which is easy if you know someone with the gear.

Hydrofluoric acid which is deadly and should be steered clear of.

And a harmless chemical that attacks part of the glass and gives a
fine etch to it. Sadly I don't remember it's name. Sorry