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Why should decorators learn how to sandcarve photos?

Photo etching can open up a new high-end market for you in many different types of custom gift products. These may vary from etching wedding and anniversary photos to photos of new homes or other architectural photos, to custom cars, trucks and motorcycles, to children, family and even pets. Since few gift shops offer glass products with photos etched on them, you should be able to command a very good premium for these items. In addition to glass, with a little practice, you can also learn to etch photos on ceramic, stone, and even metal.

   —Professional Glass Consultant

Ruth Jan 2018

Ruth Dobbins

With over 40 years in the glass business, Ruth Dobbins offers experience in all glass-etching techniques as well as in fused and cast glass. Ruth holds a master’s degree in art and has been a partner in an art glass wholesale supply and studio company in Europe, which also placed great emphasis on a training program, before joining forces with her late husband Norm. You can reach Ruth by email at ruth@etchmaster.com or by phone at 505-473-9203.

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