Time Out Thursday - Glass Etching

This week, Sanura Scraps brings our viewers a step by step photo guide for glass etching.

Supplies Needed

Small container to hold etching cream

Glass Item (In this case, a plate)

Armor Etching Cream

Painter's Tape

Sponge Brush

Step 1

Turn plate over ( you should be working on the bottom of the plate)

Anchor the Stencil in place with the Painter's Tape on the flate side of the plate.

Be careful not to cover parts you intend to etch

Step 2

Pour your etching cream into your container

Step 3

Using your spong brush, "paint" the area of the stencil with the etching cream

Remember to cover every area of the glass item you want etched.

Take care to not allow your stencil to move. 

If this happens, cream will etch areas that weren't supposed to be covered.

Etching cream is not forgiving.  Once it touches and area, it is there to stay.

VERY IMPORTANT! allow the area you have etched to stand for a few minutes. 

Do not remove the stencil. 

This will allow the cream to bond to the item you are etching.

Step 4

Allow the cream to set for about 5 to 7 minutes.

Take a warm cloth and remove the etching cream.

Remove your stencil

Run the plate under warm water to remove remaining cream

Don't be alarmed if you don't see anything, your item is etched.

Step 5

Dry the plate

Embellish if desired

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