Step 1: Pick out stickers in the font you want, then apply to the glass. I picked some stickers I had left over from my wedding book. Whoo hoo! Saving money!
Next, tape off margins for glass etch. This makes it easier to make a perfect shape.
This is the Glass Etch product I chose to use, "Armour Etch" and a paint brush I had.
After applying the margins begin adding generous amounts of the etch. I suggest 3 coats, I am so used to saying that because I say it all the time at my job, "3 coats gives it the most professional look" ha!
Let the etch sit for 5 to 10 minutes, this allows for the etch to really take to the glass.
Rinse. Excuse the chipped manicure.
After rinsing begin to peel away tape and stickers, slowly. Also, I found using a Q-Tip to clean the letters really helped making the result POP!
TA DA!!! I know...I know...this picture is awful! You can barley see the etch, but this is the best one I could get, my camera is not very high quality. But, I promise, it looks good from where I'm sitting.
Have a great weekend everyone and if you have time to etch please let me know! I would love to learn how your experience went and any tips you might have! Until next time! Have a good one!
Looks great!!! I haven't done any etching in years...this really makes me want to!!!
ReplyDeletessooooo cute!!! I love this kind of stuff, Kels!!! POST MORE POST MORE!
ReplyDeleteI think I'm gonna try something:
ReplyDeletedraw swirlies (favorite pattern) into my candle jar with a heavy wax crayon.
paint etchy on, as instructed.
when etchy is removed, blow jar with heat gun to melt wax away. I bet the wax would protect the swirlies from the etchy and give it a really cool look! Will post pics of finished product soon! :) Thanks for idea.