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 HaasBilly WillisFebruary 14, 2020

A Lesson on Sandcarving Abrasive

Aluminum oxide is brown in color and is known as fused (brown) alumina (Al203). Brown fused aluminum oxide is a…
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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 HaasBilly WillisJanuary 17, 2020

Tackle Multi-Stage Sandcarving

Multi-stage sandcarving is more of an art form and one that requires dedication and practice. In general, multi-stage carving is…
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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 HaasBilly WillisJanuary 3, 2020

Sandcarving with Aluminum Oxide vs. Silicon Carbide

Typically, users (sandcarving glass and occasionally stone) will choose a product based on its relevant cost and cutting speed. Aluminum…
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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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Features

Liz HaasDecember 20, 2019

Try This: Sandcarve on a Wine Glass

Photoresist film allows detailed images in glass and it is the perfect sandcarving film to turn a design into a…
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Tips

Liz HaasBilly WillisDecember 16, 2019

Get Your Sandcarving Services Out There

Social media is always a good method to promote your products and services. Sandcarved items are handcrafted and should be…
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Liz HaasDecember 9, 2019

Applying Paint-Fill to Sandcarved Wood

Once wood is sandcarved, a paint-fill application is recommended to provide contrast. If you do not want to add color…
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