Hello hello there lovely The Simple Things readers!!
My name is Kassi and I blog over at Truly Lovely!
I am thrilled to be blog swapping with the lovely Angela today!
You can find her sharing some loveliness over at my place when you're finished here, FYI! ;)
I am thrilled to be blog swapping with the lovely Angela today!
You can find her sharing some loveliness over at my place when you're finished here, FYI! ;)
Truly Lovely is an 'all things lovely' blog created by me and my sister, Kayli!
You can click that pic above to learn more about us and our blog!
In the meantime... I'd love to share a fun gift idea with you all today!
An Etched Glass Drink Set
Etching glass REALLY isn't that hard! It just takes a little bit of time and patience...
As well as the RIGHT etching cream!
First off, you'll need the glass you plan to etch...
For this gift I chose a glass wine pitcher and four glasses. You can etch just about any type of glass though... For example you can click this link to see the candle holders I etched awhile back...
You'll also need etching cream. I have tried a few different kinds, but the EtchAll etching cream has worked the best for me so far.
Please keep your hands safe by wearing protective gloves and keep your table top safe by laying down at least a layer of newspaper.
You'll also need the shape or words you plan to etch on the glass. I use sticky backed vinyl cut with my Silhouette SD for my stencils. This time around I cut out my gift receivers name for the pitcher, and 'her' glass, and some pretty swirly shapes that were included with my Silhouette software.
Glass etching is really as easy as sticking the stencils to the glass, smoothing it down... Then (while wearing gloves) use a small sponge (I used a makeup sponge) to apply the etching creme inside the area you'd like to be etched... And wait.
(The etching cream does come with directions for how long to wait, etc.)
Finally, you'll peal the stencil off, rinse in cold water, and viola!
You have pretty, personalized, etched glass!
You can click that pic above to learn more about us and our blog!
In the meantime... I'd love to share a fun gift idea with you all today!
An Etched Glass Drink Set
Etching glass REALLY isn't that hard! It just takes a little bit of time and patience...
As well as the RIGHT etching cream!
First off, you'll need the glass you plan to etch...
For this gift I chose a glass wine pitcher and four glasses. You can etch just about any type of glass though... For example you can click this link to see the candle holders I etched awhile back...
You'll also need etching cream. I have tried a few different kinds, but the EtchAll etching cream has worked the best for me so far.
Please keep your hands safe by wearing protective gloves and keep your table top safe by laying down at least a layer of newspaper.
You'll also need the shape or words you plan to etch on the glass. I use sticky backed vinyl cut with my Silhouette SD for my stencils. This time around I cut out my gift receivers name for the pitcher, and 'her' glass, and some pretty swirly shapes that were included with my Silhouette software.
Glass etching is really as easy as sticking the stencils to the glass, smoothing it down... Then (while wearing gloves) use a small sponge (I used a makeup sponge) to apply the etching creme inside the area you'd like to be etched... And wait.
(The etching cream does come with directions for how long to wait, etc.)
Finally, you'll peal the stencil off, rinse in cold water, and viola!
You have pretty, personalized, etched glass!
Just so you know... Sort of a disclaimer...
Etched glass is CRAZY hard to photograph! haha.
You can click the picture to enlarge it and really get a good look if you'd like. :)
My thanks to the lovely Angela for blog swapping with me today!
Again when you're finished here I'm sure she'd love a visit (and a comment) on her post over at my blog.
Happy etching lovelies!!
1 comment:
THANKS so much for having me over Miss Angela!!! And thanks for being the Bloggie Bestie at Truly Lovely this last week! It's been a pleasure to have you!
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