Turning "Nothing Much" Into "Something Special"
A Crafty Girls Memoir of Favorite Projects
May 11, 2010
Etched Parfait Glass Project
I have been wanting to try glass etching for a while. This is my first attempt and I think it turned out pretty good. I used my Cricut to cut out 2 designs from vinyl. The picture above shows the software I use to help layout my Cricut designs. After the vinyl was cut I placed it on the parfait cups. Make sure there is a little space around the image to allow for the etching cream to over lap. I used Armour Etch and a sponge brush to apply it to the cups. Dab on the etching cream pretty heavily and let it stay on the glass for at least 5 minutes. (the bottle says to only leave it on for 1 minute but 5 minutes worked better for me) Don't worry about using too much of the etching cream. More is better. After 5 minutes I scraped the excess etching cream back into the bottle. It can be used again and again. The the glass needs to be washed off under running water and then the vinyl can be removed. And... this is what ya get. This is the finished product. Love this project. It is very fast and easy. It literally took me no more than 20-30 minutes from start to finish. Gotta love that!
My name is Angie. I have just moved to Connecticut, however I am a southerner at heart. I have three fabulous children who keep me VERY busy. When I do manage to find a few free minutes (which is rare) I love to make most any kind of craft. I hope you enjoy reading about some of my favorite projects.
I have been wanting to try glass etching for a while. This is my first attempt and I think it turned out pretty good. I used my Cricut to cut out 2 designs from vinyl. The picture above shows the software I use to help layout my Cricut designs.
After the vinyl was cut I placed it on the parfait cups. Make sure there is a little space around the image to allow for the etching cream to over lap. I used Armour Etch and a sponge brush to apply it to the cups.
Dab on the etching cream pretty heavily and let it stay on the glass for at least 5 minutes. (the bottle says to only leave it on for 1 minute but 5 minutes worked better for me) Don't worry about using too much of the etching cream. More is better. After 5 minutes I scraped the excess etching cream back into the bottle. It can be used again and again. The the glass needs to be washed off under running water and then the vinyl can be removed.
And... this is what ya get. This is the finished product. Love this project. It is very fast and easy. It literally took me no more than 20-30 minutes from start to finish. Gotta love that!
Happy Etching!
Thanks for sharing. I have used paint to give glass an etched look, but this sound pretty easy so I'll have to try it.
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