Liz Haas

Liz Haas has been a teacher, trainer and show coordinator for Rayzist Photomask for the past 15 years. For the past 10 years, she has actively taught workshops on the photoresist and the sandcarving process.

Education

Liz HaasNovember 24, 2020

Try This: Sandcarve Sandstone in 8 Steps

In this tutorial, we’re going to cover how to create an outdoor family name sign. One of my dear friends…
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Education

Liz HaasNovember 4, 2020

A Progression of Dimensional Etching

The four images of the leaf showcased below display the dimensional etching in stages. Dimension etch: A single dimension is…
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Tips

Liz HaasApril 7, 2020

Sandcarving 101: The Wire Wheel Brush

There are a few reasons to use a wire wheel brush on your photoresist film. The wire wheel brush is…
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Tips

Liz HaasApril 6, 2020

Sandcarving Tip: Working with Wine Bottles

A 5mil photoresist is generally used for sandcarving wine bottles because of the ability to achieve substantial depth for the…
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Liz HaasMarch 6, 2020

How does the sandcarving process vary with glass versus wood?

Sandcarving glass gives you the ability to blast a surface, moderate, or deep etch. The etch on glass provides contrast.…
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Liz HaasFebruary 18, 2020

When working with large substrates, what should sandcarvers keep in mind?

Oversized (4′ X 8′) carpeted worktables are important. A well thought-out work environment is key to working with oversize projects. Larger…
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Liz HaasFebruary 7, 2020

How can a decorator be successful with sandcarving?

Start with proper and quality equipment for this process. Purchasing quality equipment comes with quality support. Also consider attending a…
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Liz HaasJanuary 31, 2020

What should a sandcarving user always keep in mind?

A top consideration for sandcarving is having quality artwork. In some cases, creating quality artwork can be a challenge due…
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Liz HaasJanuary 10, 2020

What steps should be taken to ensure efficiency with sandcarving?

When it comes to making a photoresist stencil, ensure the artwork is in vector form (black and white). The next…
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Liz HaasDecember 26, 2019

What substrates are not ideal for sandcarving?

Plastic or acrylic. This material can be sandcarved, but no depth can be achieved. Acrylic and sand do not mix…
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Liz HaasNovember 21, 2019

What is the best font size to use when sandcarving on glass?

If using a font that is highly contrasted (on glass) – meaning the font is thick on one side and…
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Liz HaasOctober 29, 2019

What should sandcarvers keep in mind when working with large substrates?

Oversized (4′ X 8′) carpeted worktables are important. A well-thought-out work environment is key when working with oversize projects. Larger substrates…
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Liz HaasOctober 2, 2019

What is the best way to sandcarve curved surfaces?

It is important to rotate the object and nozzle together and maintain a constant 90-degree angle during blasting. By blasting…
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Liz HaasSeptember 25, 2019

What can I do to speed up the sandcarving process on stone?

Increasing your blasting pressure and using a courser abrasive will speed up the sandcarving process. We recommend 40 psi to…
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Liz HaasAugust 9, 2019

What should I keep in mind when sandcarving metal?

Sandcarving metal will either remove the polish or remove the paint and/or coated surface, revealing a satin finish. Sandcarve the…
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Liz HaasJuly 25, 2019

What is the secret to creating a good mask for sandcarving?

The secret to a good mask: quality film print and a vacuum frame exposure unit. The vacuum frame exposure unit…
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