Cutters Creek has just the supplies you need to create beautiful, personalized glass items quick as a wink. Glass etching is easy, permanent, and beautiful, and requires minimal supplies. You can etch any glass surface, but I recommend something flat for a beginner. For this project, I chose a glass block I've had sitting in my stash, along with a stand and a corded light.
For glass etching projects, here is all you need:
- Vinyl roll (any color)
- Foam brush
- Etching Cream
Important: Be sure to work in a well-ventilated area near water. I worked next to my kitchen sink with the window open. (Don't tell my hubby, though; the heat was running!) The directions on the cream say to brush it on in both directions. I find it works best if I "pounce" on the etching cream first, then brush it up & down and side to side. That way I make sure I get the cream in even the tiniest cut out areas.
One final tip: the directions say to rinse off the cream when you are done. I use a plastic kitchen scraper to scrape off the majority of the cream and dump it right back in the jar for next time. It can be reused, and if you know you're not "wasting it", you'll be sure to use enough of the cream.
If you have any more questions about the etching cream, be sure to ask! One of us will be sure to help answer your questions.
Wow, very pretty!
ReplyDeleteWhere can i find blocks of glass for something like this :-)
ReplyDeletethis is just beautiful
ReplyDeleteI THINK mine came from either Hobby Lobby or Lowe's/Home Depot.
ReplyDeleteLori its beautiful! You did an awesome job on it. Hugs, Fran
ReplyDeleteBeautiful project, Lori.....I love those glass blocks!
ReplyDeleteOh wow what a fantastic creation.
ReplyDeleteLove this project. And since my last name begins with K, I can see some decorated glass blocks like this in my future. Hobby Lobby often has them on sale for half price.
ReplyDeleteThere are multiple sized blocks at both HL and Michaels as mentioned. I made something similar to this for Christmas presents, but used old glass blocks I found at a Habitat for Humanity store. Just an FYI.
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