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How to Use Over n’ Over Reusable Stencils

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Eric Robert Posted in Blog Content, Questions About Products, Etching, & Sandcarving, Tutorials 10 Comments

We offer a wide selection of reusable glass etching stencils here. These are sold under the brand name, Over n’ Over because they can be reused up to 20-30 times. These stencils are very flexible and easy to use. Follow the instructions shown below.

1. Clean the glass

Start off by using a glass cleaner and a paper towel or rag to clean the surface of the glass as shown below. Be sure to wipe dry.
Clean the glass bottle.

2. Peel off the stencil

Remove the stencil from the carrier sheet. If it does not lift easily, try not to break it. Instead run warm water over the stencil to soften it and try removing it. Be sure to remove any water after removed.
Peel off the Over n Over stencil.

3. Place on glass and apply masking tape around the edges

You may eyeball the stencil in place or align it on the glass evenly by measuring it and using a marker to mark where it should go.
Align the stencil on glass

4. Apply a thick coat etching cream & wait (sandblasting can be used too)

You can use a bristle brush, foam brush or even a popsicle stick to apply the cream. Just be sure to apply a thick coat over every part of the stencil so that it isn’t visible. Armour etch now recommends that you only leave the cream on for 1 minute. Etchall recommends 15 minutes.

Note: These stencils can also be used to etch with a light sandblasting process at low pressures and fine abrasive such as 180-220 grit.

Etch over the stencil

5. Wash off the cream

Run water over the stencil to wash the cream off. I like to use my brush to help rub off the cream while rinsing which also helps clean both. Note: if you have a nice sink and don’t want to risk etching it, you might want to use a basement laundry sink since many of those are concrete or plastic.
wash of the etching cream

6. Remove the masking tape & stencil

Be sure to save the stencil since it is reusable by placing it back on the carrier sheet.
Remove the stencil from glass

7. That’s it!
A completed etched glass bottle with Armour etch and Over n over stencils

If you have any questions, please be sure to leave them in the comment section below. Thank you


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10 thoughts on “How to Use Over n’ Over Reusable Stencils”

  1. Joan E. Beck says:
    February 17, 2017 at 9:21 pm

    I like the idea that I could use my sandblasting method on stencils. If I cut down the pressure on the sandblasting will I be able to use the stencil more then once?

  2. Eric Robert says:
    February 18, 2017 at 12:41 am

    @Joan, yes but it requires a finer abrasive. It is recommended to have around 180 grit or finer. This is a grit many of us use for the photoresist stencils too since those are thin also.

  3. Bob says:
    June 5, 2017 at 12:45 am

    What tape is best for sand blasting

  4. Eric Robert says:
    June 14, 2017 at 1:58 am

    Bob, there is a sand blasting tape use that is very good, I believe by 3M. It’s a bit more expensive so I usually just use masking tape doubled up. More aggressive blasting might require more layers or duct tape

  5. KATHY KARLSON says:
    December 27, 2017 at 8:22 pm

    I bought the armour etch product. Used it as ditected. Left it on longer as others recommended also. It did nothing to my glass candle holder.

  6. Eric Robert says:
    December 28, 2017 at 2:05 am

    @Kathy, that is interesting to know. I’d like to point out a couple things:

    1. make sure you stir it well, as it is possible the active ingredient could settle to the bottom. Especially with the cold temperatures, it may need to be warmed up near a heater and stirred.

    2. Have you tested it on other scrap glass like an wine or beer bottle to see it that etches? Some glass is less prone to etching than others.

    Please let us know. Thanks

  7. Vanessa Wise says:
    December 28, 2018 at 6:24 am

    When I tried to peel the stencil from the carrier sheet, it left a very thin layer of plastic on the back of the stencil, so the stencil is not sticky and won’t adhere to the glass surface. Any suggestions on how to get the plastic film off the back of the stencil?
    Thanks.

  8. Eric Robert says:
    December 28, 2018 at 2:37 pm

    Vanessa, I am sorry to hear about this. The first suggestion I would have is to use a hobby knife such as an Exacto knife to try picking it off. Poke it under the plastic while slowly prying it up. Please let me know if that helps

  9. Vanessa Wise says:
    December 31, 2018 at 4:54 am

    Thank you for the suggestion. Between an Exacto knife and a flat tipped screw driver, I managed to scrape most of the plastic layer off. It was difficult as there were some very tiny pieces that I think got stretched a little as I scraped, but all in all, it worked enough that I could use the stencil for the project I was working on.
    Thank you again for the suggestion.

  10. Adam Kulik says:
    October 31, 2022 at 2:04 pm

    Hi,
    I have three shower panels to decorate with a geometric design, I have no problem making the masks but would like to know about Armour Etch properties.
    Can I etch toughened glass?
    Does the length of time Armour Etch stays on the glass have an effect on opaqueciticy?
    And finally, can I etch large areas without noticeable streaking or uneven patches?
    Thank you,

    Adam

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