Permanently marking glass carboy for each gallon? - Page 4

Tripod · 05-14-2009, 04:58 PM

Thanks Guys! Couldn't have done it without HBT!

Here is a shot in use...I think this was the Honey Porter maybe? Anyway, you can definitely see the markings better with a dark beer inside to add contrast...

I use a milk crate to transport my carboy. It has handles (duh) so I don't have to worry about gripping slippery glass. I put my stick-on thermometer up that high both so I can read it above the crate and because I use the swamp coller method and this keeps the stick-on above the water line.

-Tripod

Tripod · 05-14-2009, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 99blackgt

i have sharpie that's still kind of showing on my one carboy after about 5 or 6 batches in it. But this etching thing really got me excited. I'm going to whip up some symbols and go to town and buy this stuff

You really won't be dissappointed at all! I was amazed at how easy it was to do. Just make sure to go over the step-by-step in the post that Revvy linked in post#3. Also wear gloves and make sure any curious pets stay away. Other than that it's a piece of cake!

-Tripod

**BlindLemonLars** · 05-14-2009, 05:08 PM

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khiddy · 05-14-2009, 06:58 PM

Far out! That looks awesome, Tripod!

Thanks for the coupon, too, BlindLemonLars!

quixand · 09-15-2009, 04:22 PM

Zombie rezing this thread for anyone who may need some Armor etch.

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**LarryC** · 09-16-2009, 03:41 AM

Thanks for resurrecting the dead! I had never seen anyone etch the carboys and it looks great and won't rub off. SWMBO likes to play with glass so she can contribute to the brewery now

quixand · 09-16-2009, 04:24 AM

Did this tonight, unbelievable result.

Quick snap shot with the phone. Sorry for lack of quality. End result was really pro. Just put in the time to mask it off properly, I used Scotch 3m Masking tape for general painting #2050.

Had absolutely no bleed through on the lines.

Tripod · 09-17-2009, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by quixand

Did this tonight, unbelievable result.

Quick snap shot with the phone. Sorry for lack of quality. End result was really pro. Just put in the time to mask it off properly, I used Scotch 3m Masking tape for general painting #2050.

Had absolutely no bleed through on the lines.

That looks really good! I think you'll like having the rings all the way around the carboy too. It takes time to mask it all off but it's totally worth the effort...no bleeding either. I get a lot of comments on mine whenever people come over and check out the closet brewery.

-Tripod