How to Etch Tumblers with Citri- Strip Gel

Joshua Goldsmith

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Apply a thick layer of Citri-Strip over the Stencil and let it sit and work its magic Learn more

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The timing is everything. If you leave the gel on the tumbler too long it will eat through the stencil and you'll get fuzzy lines.

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Next run the tumbler under cool water to remove the citristrip and the stencil

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Enjoy your new etched tumbler with ultra-crisp lines.

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How to Etch Tumblers with Citri- Strip Gel

How to Etch Tumblers with Citri- Strip Gel

Joshua Goldsmith

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Make a Stencil

Make a Stencil

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Apply the vinyl stencil to your tumbler

Apply the vinyl stencil to your tumbler

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Be Consistant

Be Consistant

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The timing is everything. If you leave the gel on the tumbler too long it will eat through the stencil and you'll get fuzzy lines.

The timing is everything. If you leave the gel on the tumbler too long it will eat through the stencil and you'll get fuzzy lines.

Next run the tumbler under cool water to remove the citristrip and the stencil

Next run the tumbler under cool water to remove the citristrip and the stencil

Enjoy your new etched tumbler with ultra-crisp lines.

Enjoy your new etched tumbler with ultra-crisp lines.