SANDCARVER

Sandblasting can be used as an accent to your stained glass or fused glass, or it can be the major aspect of your glasswork. With an understanding of the basics and a little creativity, this technical toolset can help create reproducible effects that are otherwise impossible to create... Most materials be sandblasted except for diamond which is harder than all sandblasting media. Stone is regularly sandblasted as a way to create gravestones and memorials. Metal is sandblasted to remove rust and sharp edges or as a way to enhance adhesion of coatings and adhesives. Wood and brick is sandblasted to remove years of paint, oil and dirt and to produce a clean surface for staining and painting. Certain types of plastic can be sandblasted for decorative effects, but the work has to be done very carefully, as the plastic can be much softer than the abrasive and will wear away quickly.