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I sometimes custom cut glass for heavy equipment and classic cars. Rather than throw away the scraps and off-cuts I would try my hand at some glass etching. Here is my first attempt, it's far from perfect as I cut the pattern mostly freehand as I'm not too sure about what's best for stenciling. You can also see where the stencil failed and there has been bleed through if you look close.

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Awesome I like it

This just so badass.

This looks awesome as all hell! Awesome work. I actually really like the bleed through, gives it a cool effect if you ask me.

I work for a glass and aluminium company so do a bit of sandblasting, a cool trick is to use a mirror. Sandblast an image onto the back of the mirror ( removing the coating ) then on the front side blast details onto the image, it gives a 3d effect, works for glass too, thicker the glass the more depth you will achieve.
Looks great for freehand.