Glass Etching is Fun :)
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craftgrrlThe residents of my apartment complex are constantly throwing out stuff - and most of it is still usable - A lot of bookshelves, desks, etc. It drives me a little bonkers when I see stuff next to the dumpsters that someone else could still use (I feel better when I see other people dragging them away though).
Well a couple years ago, I found a really nice piece of glass - looked like part of a table top, so I took it home and cleaned it. I finally did something with it last night (and I'm going to see if my dad will still build me a table for it (with a light underneath the glass)). It'll be a pretty piece when it's totally finished (and all mine - I'm keeping this one)!
Steps to Etch Glass:
1. Clean glass.
2. Cover surface with contact paper (I used the white colored contact paper)
3. Draw design on contact paper.
4. Use an Exacto knife to cut out design. Make sure the kitty stays far away from you and the knife (mine wanted to help me, just like she does when I sew)
5. Peel off contact paper where you want the glass to be etched.
6. I used Armour Etch Cream - brush it on thick. Use gloves and do not get this on your skin or it'll burn!
7. Let it sit - the packaging said 10-15 minutes I think, but since it was such a large area, I let it sit for 25 minutes. Keep the kitty away from the poison (If it can burn our skin, just think of what it would do to the kitty's stomach)!
8. Wash off (still use gloves to handle it) all of the etching cream; make sure it's all gone before taking off the contact paper.
9. Take off the contact paper and wash any sticky residue off. Dry and enjoy!
Happy etching!
This was my first etching attempt, so I'm excited to do more experimenting!
And here's the little kitty who kept wanting to help!
I was working on this at the kitchen table (covered in trash bags of course) - because I was standing instead of sitting down, Mei Mei (kitty's name) decided she would stand next to me the entire time (she was supporting herself on her hind legs by leaning (using her front paws) on my leg). I swear she uses her cuteness against me :-p
Oh and here's a purse I made in December - I can't read patterns, so this is my own design!
Someone actually bought it off me when I was using it for the first time!!! It's a quilted brocade purse with bamboo handles.
Well a couple years ago, I found a really nice piece of glass - looked like part of a table top, so I took it home and cleaned it. I finally did something with it last night (and I'm going to see if my dad will still build me a table for it (with a light underneath the glass)). It'll be a pretty piece when it's totally finished (and all mine - I'm keeping this one)!
Steps to Etch Glass:
1. Clean glass.
2. Cover surface with contact paper (I used the white colored contact paper)
3. Draw design on contact paper.
4. Use an Exacto knife to cut out design. Make sure the kitty stays far away from you and the knife (mine wanted to help me, just like she does when I sew)
5. Peel off contact paper where you want the glass to be etched.
6. I used Armour Etch Cream - brush it on thick. Use gloves and do not get this on your skin or it'll burn!
7. Let it sit - the packaging said 10-15 minutes I think, but since it was such a large area, I let it sit for 25 minutes. Keep the kitty away from the poison (If it can burn our skin, just think of what it would do to the kitty's stomach)!
8. Wash off (still use gloves to handle it) all of the etching cream; make sure it's all gone before taking off the contact paper.
9. Take off the contact paper and wash any sticky residue off. Dry and enjoy!
Happy etching!
This was my first etching attempt, so I'm excited to do more experimenting!
And here's the little kitty who kept wanting to help!
I was working on this at the kitchen table (covered in trash bags of course) - because I was standing instead of sitting down, Mei Mei (kitty's name) decided she would stand next to me the entire time (she was supporting herself on her hind legs by leaning (using her front paws) on my leg). I swear she uses her cuteness against me :-p
Oh and here's a purse I made in December - I can't read patterns, so this is my own design!
Someone actually bought it off me when I was using it for the first time!!! It's a quilted brocade purse with bamboo handles.
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