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Does photoresist film for sandcarving need to be dried after washout?

Since the material is wet after the washout, it has to be dried (unless you are using dry-processed film). You could do this by hanging the sheet up to dry, but for production, it is best to use a dryer, which keeps a constant temperature and allows you to dry at least four full sheets at a time within a predictable time period. The sheets need to reach a drying point where there are no more moist/milky spots in the material. At that state, the sheet can adhere to a sheet of silicon release paper for future use.

—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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