How it goes on is how it will look, Pat the cream on about a quarter of an inch thick. Once you have the stencil covered, then you can push the cream around gently to make sure there are no air bubbles and all the nooks and crannies have been filled. Make sure you cover the area surrounding the stencil well with overlapping layers of masking tape. When rinsing an open container, turn the glass completely upside down when you rinse, so no cream gets inside.
Rinse under low pressure running water until all visible cream is gone, remove stencil and rinse again. Hope that clears up some of the details! Also after you mask it off and put your stencil take your blow dryer to it and heat it up 1. It helps get the bubbles out 2. Seals the edges 3. So glad to find this before delving into glass etching! Also I have parrots and any fumes can literally kill them, so I always work outside anyway, but it is good to know to keep it far out of reach.
I make stencils using my Silhouette Cameo and adhesive vinyl. I learned that the etching cream is reusable which saves lots of money because if you do much etching it can be expensive , so after applying the etching cream and waiting the required time for it to etch, I take a throw-away sponge brush and remove as much etching cream as possible, putting it back in the jar for further use. I then rinse the remaining etching cream off with warm water and dish soap. You can purchase it in different designs or you can purchase the vinyl alone and if you have a cutting machine Cricket or similar then you can do your own designs.
This stuff is obviously powerful. I used Glass Etching Cream for the first time last Christmas. I had to make one of the stencils myself. I printed it on card stock instead of regular paper and then I covered the entire thing, front and back with clear packaging tape before I cut it out with my x-acto knife. I then used one of the small foam sponge brushes to apply the cream that way I could dab it into the corners and curves of the stencil.
Then I rinsed and checked the image, then reapplied if needed, let set a few minutes and rinsed again. I also bought some self adhesive reusable stencils that I used and they worked great on the other projects I did. Dian is a mom of four grown children, Nana to 5 beautiful grands, wife to an amazing husband , social influencer, and blogger.
Want to know more? Check out the full bio here! Follow the instructions below to get it right. Etching glass can be very striking when done properly. Carefully cut out your image. Keep the object upright for the best results. Be careful to avoid air bubbles when adding your image. Cookie Settings. Learn why people trust wikiHow. Download Article Explore this Article parts. Tips and Warnings.
Things You'll Need. Related Articles. Article Summary. Part 1. All rights reserved. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc. Draw the design you want to etch. Blank vinyl pieces can be bought at a craft store. Use a pencil to outline your design on the non-adhesive side. Some vinyl has an adhesive backing.
Non-adhesive stencils can also be used but must be taped with an adhesive. For letters, instead of using a stencil, you can etch around tape letters. Place your stencil over vinyl shelf liner.
This is only necessary if your stencil cannot adhere directly to the glass. Get a piece of vinyl larger than your stencil. Cut the stencil with a knife. Using an X-acto knife or other sharp knife, cut out your design along the outlines you made.
Hold the blade upwards so only the tip touches the stencil. Remove the parts you want to be etched into the glass, taking care not to tear the surrounding space.
Part 2. Clean the glass with rubbing alcohol. While glass cleaners such as Windex can be used, these may leave a residue that causes uneven etching. Isopropyl rubbing alcohol will remove all debris and fingerprints. Peel the backing off the vinyl. When using vinyl shelf liner or a stencil with an adhesive backing, peel off the back surface.
Bring the stencil up to the area you wish to etch, then use the adhesive to attach it to the glass. Smooth out the tape.
Whatever adhesive you use, check it over for bubbles. Any raised areas of tape can ruin the etching since the cream will get in there. Run a smoothing tool over the tape to flatten it. Something sturdy, such as a plastic gift card, works well. Part 3. Spread etching cream over the stencil. Only the area you want to be etched should be covered. Use a paint brush or popsicle stick to spread a thick, even coating over the area.
Wear gloves to prevent any of the irritating cream from getting on your skin. Why am I just now discovering glass etching done the simple way?! I have always been so intimidated by this process, so I did not take the time to look into it. When I discovered Armour Etch, this became a game changer.
I love personalizing cups, plates, wine glasses and even mirrors! This product is very simple to use and after many trials and errors, I have discovered a method that works the best for me. In this tutorial, I will share al of my tips and tricks as well as show you how to use Armour Etch the most effective way! To make these fun gifts, you need about twenty minutes, and a few basic supplies. Glass etching is a process where the surface of glass is roughened and abraded on a section of glass to produce a design.
Basically, a chemical breaks down part of the glass resulting in a beautiful design if done correctly. Different etch creams are effective for certain types of glass. Some glass etchants are more powerful than others, so it is important to choose the correct type of glass.
I will be using Armour Etch. Immediately wash off all the etching cream under luke warm water. Some of the stencil will be removed during this rinse, but it is OK. After all traces of the etching cream are washed away, remove all the remaining tape and stencil pieces. Clean the glass using window cleaner and dry completely. Watch Video. View Document PDF. Get discounted pricing on Special Offer items when you buy today.
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