FAQ's

Aero-Etch is a professional-quality glass and crystal engraving system designed for home use. It uses a sandcarving method (also known as sandblast engraving) to create crisp, permanent designs with fine detail on glass, metal, ceramics, and more.

Aero-Etch was created to introduce makers to the art of sandcarving right at home. Along the way, our patented ‘mini-sandblaster’ has evolved into a versatile, multi-surface tool.

Sandcarving (or sandblast engraving) uses a stream of pressurized abrasive to create detailed, permanent engravings—often preferred by professionals.

Sandcarving produces deeper, clearer, and more detailed engravings compared to traditional surface-level etching methods like cream or rotary tools.

Yes! Aero-Etch produces permanent engravings that won’t fade or wash away with time.

You can engrave glass, crystal, metal, ceramic, stone, and some wood. Aero-Etch is not recommended for plastic, leather, or acrylic.

No. Powder-coated surfaces are too durable for Aero-Etch, but it works great on plain stainless steel versions.

It can clean or sand wood, but it’s not ideal for fine engraving. For detailed wood designs, laser engraving is recommended.

The Aero-Etch Precision Engraving Kit is a handheld sandcarving tool that uses pressurized air and abrasive media to etch crisp, permanent designs into glass, crystal, metal, ceramics, and more.

No! The standard kit is powered by disposable aerosol propellant cans, which makes it completely cordless and portable—no electricity or air compressor needed.

Yes. If you purchase the Compressor Adapter (sold separately), you can connect the Aero-Etch kit to any standard air compressor with a minimum of 0.5 HP and a single-tank setup. This allows for unlimited, continuous engraving.

Aerosol Propellant: Best for portability and quick surface etching.
Compressor Adapter: Ideal for deeper engraving, longer sessions, and multi-stage effects.

The Aero-Etch kit is compatible with:

• Vinyl stencils (Cricut®, Silhouette®, etc.)
• Pre-cut stencils from craft suppliers
• Flexible plastic stencils with adhesive
• Custom-cut masking films

Yes! You can order Aero-Etch Custom Engraving Stencils through our exclusive provider, Engraved Products. These stencils are made exclusively to be used with Aero-Etch engraving supplies and can be made from any of your unique designs, fonts, or images. Just follow the instructions to upload your design for quote on the “Custom Stencils” page of our website.

Reusable stencils can work if made from durable, adhesive materials. Highly detailed designs may be better suited to one-time-use stencils, like our Aero-Etch Custom Engraving Stencils.

One 12 oz aerosol can typically powers 8–12 average-sized glass items, depending on design complexity and size, as well as experience.

A single 8 oz bottle of abrasive can etch about 15–24 glasses, depending on complexity and size of design, as well as level of experience.

Yes. Use the mesh filter included in your kit to strain and reuse abrasive between sessions.

Use the included stylus cleaning tools regularly to keep your nozzle clear and maintain optimal performance.

All Aero-Etch orders ship from Danbury, Connecticut.

We currently ship to the U.S. Contact us for additional inquiries.

Most orders arrive in 5–10 business days via USPS Ground.

Yes! You can purchase refills and accessories directly from our website under the “Main Products” section.

If you’re not happy, reach out and we’ll make it right. Unused items in original packaging can be returned, just get in touch within 14 days of receiving your order. Due to the nature of our products, opened and used kits and supplies aren’t returnable. Check out all the details on our Support page.