Easy Etched Glass

Hoy! I haven't posted anything in a month! I can't believe it's winter and I can't believe Christmas is already less than a month away. Time goes by too fast as you get older, I'm not a fan.

​Let's talk about a quick and easy craft you can do in practically no time at all! (Makes for some awesome gifts too)

Supplies:

• Etching Cream (Armor Etch)
• Smooth glass item (not Pyrex)
• Foam Brush
• Temporary adhesive stencil (homemade or bought)
• Newspaper/tablecloth
• Rubber gloves

1. Start by cleaning your glass item. Run it through the dishwasher or hand wash so it's nice and clean for our project. 

2. Prep your area with newspaper or a plastic tablecloth and set up all of your necessary materials so you are ready to go!

3. If you are creating your own stencil, you will be using a CriCut or some sort of vinyl cutter and software. I used a temporary adhesive vinyl for my stencil and contact paper to transfer it over. However, if you are not creating your own, you can simply purchase an adhesive vinyl from your local craft store or online and add it to your glassware. 

(You can use transfer tape or contact paper on top of your stencil to easily transfer it to your glass item. This will prevent the stencil from getting out of place and will keep the components in the correct spot)

***WARNING: etching cream is acidic and WILL burn you if you get it on bare skin. Be sure to use rubber gloves and a brush while handling!***

4. Put on a pair of rubber gloves to protect your skin. Following the directions on the bottle, add etching cream to your design with a foam brush, make sure to keep it only in the areas that you want etched. If you get it anywhere else, that area will end up etched!

Make sure you get a nice solid layer. 

​5. Let the cream sit for no more than 20 minutes. 

6. While still wearing the rubber gloves, wash your glass under the faucet and gently rub the cream away under the water. 

7. Dry off your glass with a paper towel or hand towel, and wa-lah! A beautiful gift! (The small glass on the left is a pile of books just fyi)