How Do You Select A Nozzle For Sandblasting Glass Art?
The Glass Artist has two general purposes for a sandblaster and they cover 90% of its use. Removing Devitrification from fused glass and adding artistic embellishments or patterns to the glass. Both applications can use the same nozzle. There are of course other uses for a sandblaster but these two usually provide the justification for the purchase. This eHow will help you decide what nozzles to buy and why. Sandblaster nozzles are generally made of steel, ceramic or Carbide (Boron or Tungsten) and as can be expected, there are advantages and disadvantages associated with all three. First, remember that the nozzle is a consumable item and how often you will have to replace it depends on the material the nozzle is made from. The Boron Carbide have the longest life and cost the most. Ceramic is next in useful life. Steel is at the bottom of the list since it wears quickly with either Silicon Carbide or Aluminum Oxide abrasives. With steel eliminated, the choices are Ceramic or Boron Carb
