Category Archives: Sandblasting

Sandblasted Glass Art

As Wikipedia can tell you Sandblasting is a type of abrasive blasting. Abrasive blasting is the operation of forcibly propelling a stream of abrasive material, in sandblasting is sand or any similar material as silica, against a surface under high pressure to smooth a rough surface, roughen a smooth surface, shape a surface, or remove … Continue reading

DIY Sandblasting

Many of my readers ask me about sandblasting, but one of the main questions is: Can I Do Sandblasting Myself? The easy answer here is no. Of course, with the proper training and experience anyone can master the skill of sand blasting, but for your average homeowner, this is a task best left to the … Continue reading

ETCHING GLASS BY SANDBLASTING

If you have a sandblaster or are thinking of getting one, you can do more with it than just clean parts and old surfaces. With a little creativity you can use it as a glass etching craft. Sandblasting glass has been becoming a very interesting art or craft for many people today. It allows you … Continue reading

What Is Wet Sandblasting?

You can think that sandblasting is always dry. The slightest amount of moisture will plug up a blaster. You ever go to the beach and pick up wet sand with your hand?, theres no way that will ever go though a nozzle. But, in fact, there is a wet sandblasting type. Wet sandblasting is more … Continue reading

Sandblasting Custom Wood Signs

Hi. I want to start making some custom wood signs using sandblasting. I’ve seen lots of different sandblasting kits and hoppers, and I’ve not found anywhere what is used for the masking. Can you help with this? Thanks! K.Kinsala “Resist” is the mask used to keep the abrasive off the areas you don’t want blasted. … Continue reading