Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Simple Glass Etching Tutorial

I know there are loads of tutorials around the internets showcasing etching glass, but thought I’d add my own point of view on the matter.

I’ve had this large glass serving platter for 6 months or so, and don’t really have much motivation to use it, mostly because it’s plain and boring. Now it’s a little more exciting, but in an oh-so-subtle way. Glass etching is also very practical for marking your glass serving ware for pot-lucks and parties. You’re less likely to end up sans dishes when they have your name on them.

Click here for the FREE printable glass etching tutorial!

Many thanks to How About Orange and Apartment Therapy for featuring this tutorial!

NOTE: Your browser might say there’s a printing error, but just click “ok” and it should download anyway. Please email me if you have any questions: islyblog AT gmail DOT com.

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Jasmine

Ooooh, neato. I love the idea of putting it on traveling glass ware. Thanks, you oh-so-talented person, you!

HELLO TIGER

I’m gonna try this! Thank you so much for sharing!

ds in east Texas

the tutorial says there is a printing error and won’t load; is that just me?

tururu

Me too :C

Bela

Yes, but if you click OK it downloads anyway (at least it did for me). :-)

Lovely idea!

Cait

Wow! Can’t wait to try this!

Sophia

Thanks so much for the wonderful tutorial! I just printed it out. I love the pattern on the glass – so pretty. I’ve done DIY projects and posted on http://www.makemania.com Take a look at mine and feel free to promote your blog!

Paula Taylor

I’ve done some glass etching & love it, but I’ve come across a problem with my cream crystallizing. has anyone else ran into this problem? if so, what do you do to keep it from happening. when it does this it leaves specs in the print that is being etched.

Melissa

@Paula – if you have really old etching cream, it can crystallize, but that doesn’t mean you should go out & buy a new bottle. just pick out the large clumps as you’re working & make sure you generously coat the project with cream. the thicker the coat of cream, the more even the etch. hope that helps!

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