DNA_Vinyl 262 Posted December 18, 2014 Dilemma. So…etching glass has really taken off. I ran into a problem. How do I make the image taper to fit different glass type? I’ve only done beer steins that are pretty straight up and down. But the pint glasses sure give me a problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darcshadow 1,625 Posted December 18, 2014 http://forum.uscutter.com/index.php?/topic/43060-signs-onto-cone-shaped-items And if the glass you are using is the Libbey 1639HT-AM, this is the template I use with Inkscape. Libbey 1639HT-AM.svg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lablover 218 Posted December 18, 2014 http://forum.uscutter.com/index.php?/topic/43060-signs-onto-cone-shaped-items And if the glass you are using is the Libbey 1639HT-AM, this is the template I use with Inkscape. Nice...I was just having the same issue. Is there someplace that has various templates like this for different glasses Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skarekrow 1,842 Posted December 18, 2014 check this page.. http://www.templatemaker.nl/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darcshadow 1,625 Posted December 18, 2014 Be sure to take you're own measurements of the glass, don't just go by the specifications. While close, the template wasn't exact using the specs of the glass. After taking my own measurements and adjusting the template things worked out a lot better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildgoose 4,200 Posted December 18, 2014 I have a little tape measure that I use in my "other" job that is made for measuring the OD on pipe. It is a real small metal tape that you wrap around pipe and read where the tape overlaps in tenths and hundredths of an inch and is the cats meow to figuring out the perfect number. I usually take a full measurement then cut it in thirds or sometimes half depending on the application. I also ALWAYS get it built (the outline of a cut box) and print it on paper and test it out first. Another quick way is to hold a piece of colored paper on the glass and draw a rectangle where you want it and then cut the rectangle (which will be warped) out and scan it in. Either way each one is pretty much a custom fit unless the graphic is something that doesn't matter if it gets warped. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HDN 95 Posted December 18, 2014 We cut and fit, Does not seem to take very long and allows me to use same stencil design Share this post Link to post Share on other sites