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How 2

GLASS ETCHING

 
Materials:
Plain jar
Masking tape
Glass cleaner
Paper towels (or newspaper)
Armour Etch Glass Etching Starter Kit*

*Kit comes with etch cream, paint brush, practice glass, applicator stick, 25 assorted stencils and illustrated instructions.


 
Step 1
Step 1
Step 1
 
Clean the glass you wish to use for the project with regular glass cleaner.
 
 
Step 2
Step 2
Step 2
 
After you choose a stencil, tape it down to the glass using masking tape. Tape both the top and bottom edge to hold it in place
 
 
Step 3
Step 3
Step 3
 
Using the applicator stick included in the kit, rub the stencil until it transfers onto the glass. Make sure it is completely transferred before you remove the backing.
 
 
Step 4
Step 4
Step 4
 
Using the paintbrush provided in the kit, heap a generous amount of cream onto the stencil – covering the stencil completely – and then set aside for 60 seconds.
 
 
Step 5
Step 5
Step 5
 
After 60 seconds, rinse the cream off under running water in the sink. Use the brush to rub off the cream and stencil. Once the glass is completely rinsed off, use glass cleaner to clean your project.
 
 
 
 
Special Safety Note: We highly recommend that you follow the etching start kit manufacturer’s instructions during this project – some shortcuts were taken in this video to fit the show’s time restrictions.