Glass Etching

[kevinsbride2B]

I've just started to glass etch. It's something I have always wanted to do before and figured I could start now and be a pro by my wedding. It is a stunning art, and really could save me soem money on attendents gifts and decor as a whole by etching it myself. By no means will I be doign 120 gifts for everyoen etched because well that's REDICULOUS!
But I just wanted to let you all know how easy and beautiful it is. It could really help save some money. The cream itself is about $40 Canadian but I'm doing a ton of Christmas presents with it and it truly looks great!
I'm going to do a wine glass for all my attendents with their name on it. Once I get some pics of it I'll post.
So if your feeling crafty, give it a whirl I think you'd be suprised on how beautiful it truly turns out.
Happy Crafting!

[BriansBride07]

So glad you posted this I was considering doing some etching on my glasses as well. But intstead i'm doing the hearts with the BP duties on it. I will consider this though for my GM glasses instead of taking it to the engravers. Can't wait to see your pics.

[SerendipityCrafts]

I've just started to glass etch. It's something I have always wanted to do before and figured I could start now and be a pro by my wedding. It is a stunning art, and really could save me soem money on attendents gifts and decor as a whole by etching it myself. By no means will I be doign 120 gifts for everyoen etched because well that's REDICULOUS!
But I just wanted to let you all know how easy and beautiful it is. It could really help save some money. The cream itself is about $40 Canadian but I'm doing a ton of Christmas presents with it and it truly looks great!
I'm going to do a wine glass for all my attendents with their name on it. Once I get some pics of it I'll post.
So if your feeling crafty, give it a whirl I think you'd be suprised on how beautiful it truly turns out.
Happy Crafting!

What's the name of the cream you are using? I bought some stuff and it was so liquidy that it seeped under my stencil - I was so ticked off that I haven't touched it since.

So now I have a heavy duty power tool (like a dremel on steroids) which can carve stone, marble, eggs (like large emu eggs) and etch glass. LOL I have had it for a year .... ask me if I have given it a whirl yet?

[kevinsbride2B]

What's the name of the cream you are using? I bought some stuff and it was so liquidy that it seeped under my stencil - I was so ticked off that I haven't touched it since.

So now I have a heavy duty power tool (like a dremel on steroids) which can carve stone, marble, eggs (like large emu eggs) and etch glass. LOL I have had it for a year .... ask me if I have given it a whirl yet?

I'm using armour glass etching cream. If it is runny try soaking the bottle in hot water for a bit, it helps to thickin it.

If your stensils are slipping take a paper towl place it over the stensil and iron over it.

[kevinsbride2B]

This weekend I'm going to take a stab at sand blasting. I've doen the etching thing before but it was quite a while ago and I'm startign to get back int he hang of things. But sand blastings going to be all new.
The difference is, etching frosts the glass, and blasting it will leave it frosted with a little bit of a texture.
Have fun!

[Summerbmd]

Thank you so much for posting this. I was thinking of trying it when I saw it in the store the other day, but they always look better on the shelf. Now that you said you have done it, I am going to do it. Thanks!

[kevinsbride2B]

Thank you so much for posting this. I was thinking of trying it when I saw it in the store the other day, but they always look better on the shelf. Now that you said you have done it, I am going to do it. Thanks!

Not a problem! It ill save you a TON of money too!!!!
We're also making decorations right now with a glass block, lit from behind with a small Christmas light and etching the front with a Christmas design. Once I get these done I think I could alter it to a wedding theme.

Give it a whirl seriously. Just rememebr it is VERY VERY VERY VERY corosive! Take all the precautions before you start.

[SerendipityCrafts]

Not a problem! It ill save you a TON of money too!!!!
We're also making decorations right now with a glass block, lit from behind with a small Christmas light and etching the front with a Christmas design. Once I get these done I think I could alter it to a wedding theme.

Give it a whirl seriously. Just rememebr it is VERY VERY VERY VERY corosive! Take all the precautions before you start.

http://www.serendipity-crafts.com/images/glassblock_large.jpg

Ahhh now this is where I might be able to help you out in putting the lights inside.

Drilling the hole in the side of the block for the light -

Drill very very very very VERY (did I mention slowly???) slowly!

Use only a diamond tipped hole saw (NOT a spade shaped glass and tile bit)

http://estore.websitepros.com/stores/1188279/catalog/th_DTHS114.jpg

Use plenty of water and exercise plenty of patience!

[kevinsbride2B]

That's very similar to what I've just finished!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great minds eh?! lol
I just think their so cute and so versatile too!
For my wedding I think they'd look awesome with Lindsey & Kevin written on them, and the date or what not. Even lily pics as there my fav and the theme for the wedding.

It's doing these little bad boys that's gonna help pay for my wedding. I belong to a bunch of arts and crafts societies here in Toronto. I guess I'm just too hands on to spend the cash, either that or just too cheap lol.

[Twigler]

The frosting idea sounds really neat! I can't wait until you get some pictures posted! Where did you find the liquid stuff at? Just any old craft store??

[nikloveskev]

I'm glad you mentioned this too because I wanted to do champagne glasses for the BP. Thanks :)

[kevinsbride2B]

The frosting idea sounds really neat! I can't wait ine a until you get some pictures posted! Where did you find the liquid stuff at? Just any old craft store??
I bought mine at Michaels crafts but you can buy it anywhere. From what I have heard though don't buy the cheap stuff!!!!! Spend the extra money to make sure it'll work. I made that mistake with cheap stensils!!!!

[Twigler]

Thanks for the info! I will keep that in mind. I would love to see some more pictures of what people have done.