Not-so M.S. – Glass etching

Have you missed these tutorials?  My apologies.

So I recently discovered Glass Etching on Pinterest.  I found that you can use vinyl + my silhouette to create stencils, apply etching cream, wash off – voila!  It is literally that easy.  I initially bought 5 wine glasses from Goodwill (shh, don’t tell anyone!) to test.  The first test was a huge success!  Then, I did 4 for a wedding shower for Daniel’s cousin, and they were a huge hit.  If I were to purchase an etched wine glass set, it’s $30+.  I don’t have that kind of dough, not in this economy.

Then the next project was Mother’s Day – there are vases at the Dollar Store (yep, shhh! again) that I LOVE and use for so many decorating projects.  I thought it would be neat to etch these vases for our moms and fill with beautiful flowers.  And you guessed it, they were a big hit!  Moms love crafts... when you are 5 or 25 :)
Here’s the step-by-step on glass etching…

Cut out shape using Silhouette

Remove areas that will be the etching areas (to create a stencil) - lift off cutting mat with transfer paper

Transfer stencil to glass object using transfer paper

Remove transfer paper, make sure there are no "bubbles" around stencil where the etching creme could get in and mess it up

This is the etching creme!  About $10 for a small bottle, but totally worth it.  Caution - this is acid!  Be careful!

Apply etching creme to stenciled area.  I used a plastic knife so it can be easily thrown away

Wait 2 minutes (the package says 1, but I think 2 is better)

Wash off etching creme and remove vinyl

Voila!

Isn't that pretty?