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May 31, 2021 · 24 Comments

Easy Glass Etching DIY with Video

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Did you know glass etching is so easy? Easily customize dishes, candle holders, mirrors, and more with this easy technique.

Did you know glass etching is so easy? With a few simple steps, you can easily customize dishes, candle holders, mirrors, and more with this easy technique.

Clean the Glass - Wash your item you'll be etching, let it dry, and then wipe the surface with rubbing alcohol to clean it from all oil, dirt, and debris.

Here are the materials you’ll need to etch glass

  • Glass or Mirror of your choice
  • Etching Cream
  • Rubbing Alcohol
  • Stencils
  • Paint Brush

How do you etch glass?

Etching Glass Instructions

1. Clean the Glass

Wash your item you’ll be etching, let it dry, and then wipe the surface with rubbing alcohol to clean it from all oil, dirt, and debris.

Add Your Stencil - I like to use adhesive stencils as it seals the areas you don't want the etching cream to go. If you want to use a regular stencil, you can always use a spray or liquid adhesive to hold those in place.

2. Add Your Stencil

I like to use adhesive stencils as it seals the areas you don’t want the etching cream to go.

If you want to use a regular stencil, you can always use a spray or liquid adhesive to hold those in place.

Apply Etching Cream - There are a ton of varieties of etching cream out there and many of them are good. This project I'm using Armor Etch. I recommend wearing protective gloves. Apply the etching cream thickly, and once on smooth out as brush strokes will show up if you leave them. Once applied, let your dish set according to your etching cream instructions. Most of the time it's 10 minutes or more.

3. Apply Etching Cream

There are a ton of varieties of etching cream out there and many of them are good. This project I’m using Armor Etch. I recommend wearing protective gloves.

Apply the etching cream thickly, and once on smooth out as brush strokes will show up if you leave them.

Once applied, let your dish set according to your etching cream instructions. Most of the time it’s 10 minutes or more.

Clean It - After the time is up, rinse off the etching cream. Place the dish under running water and rub with your fingers.

4. Clean off the Etching Cream

After the time is up, rinse off the etching cream. Place the dish under running water and rub with your fingers.

Remove Stencil - Carefully peel off the stencil, and rinse off any remaining etching cream. Clean your stencil and place it back on the adhesive baking it came on. These are reusable up to several times.

5. Remove the Stencil

Carefully peel off the stencil, and rinse off any remaining etching cream.

Clean your stencil and place it back on the adhesive baking it came on. These are reusable up to several times.

Once it's cleaned and dry, it's done.

Once it’s cleaned and dry, it’s done.

This is great for creating gifts. You can etch anything that is glass (mirrors included). Here are a few examples of things I have etched - recycled bottles, candle holders, dishes, mirrors, sun catchers, picture frames, etc.

This is great for creating gifts. You can etch anything that is glass (mirrors included). Here are a few examples of things I have etched – recycled bottles, candle holders, dishes, mirrors, sun catchers, picture frames, etc.

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What can I use to etch glass?

You’ll want the following supplies
Glass or Mirror of your choice
Etching Cream
Rubbing Alcohol
Stencils
Paint Brush

What is the best etching cream for glass?

I’m a huge fan of Armor Etch

Can I add color to etching cream?

No you cannot add color to etching cream. However you can etch colored glass.

Is glass etching cream permanent?

Yes, if you buy a product like Armor Etch, it is permanent. If you are using it to etch dishes, you can put them in the dishwasher.

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  1. blankMichelle says

    May 21, 2020 at 12:30 pm

    How cool! I had no idea etching could be done at home.

    Michelle
    mybijoulifeonline.com

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    • blankChas says

      May 21, 2020 at 12:39 pm

      Thank you so much Michelle – so glad you like it.

      Reply
  2. blankRachelle says

    May 24, 2020 at 7:40 pm

    Chas, I’ve never used etching cream but it looks like a fun project. I will look for clear plates and cups when I out thrifting to try this medium out.

    Thanks,
    Rachelle

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    • blankChas says

      May 25, 2020 at 6:22 am

      Thanks Rachelle, and I’m thrilled you want to try it. There are so many possibilities too.

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  3. blankangie says

    May 25, 2020 at 8:56 am

    very cool thanks for sharing this technique with me
    come see us at shopannies.blogspot.com

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    • blankChas says

      May 25, 2020 at 11:11 am

      Thank you Angie

      Reply
  4. blankTamar A Strauss-Benjamin says

    May 25, 2020 at 10:09 am

    What a fun project.

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    • blankChas says

      May 25, 2020 at 11:10 am

      Thank you Tamar

      Reply
  5. blankcreativejewishmom/sara says

    May 26, 2020 at 3:07 am

    love it, and yes etching glass is soooooo much fun! thanks for sharing on craft schooling Sunday!!

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    • blankChas says

      May 26, 2020 at 6:39 am

      Thank you so much Sara and I’m thrilled you like glass etching too. So many possibilities right???

      Reply
  6. blankBeverly says

    May 26, 2020 at 1:24 pm

    I love how this turned out, Chas. I haven’t tried etching because I thought it was a much more involved process. Now, it’s on my to do list. Thanks for the great tutorial!

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    • blankChas says

      May 26, 2020 at 3:01 pm

      Thanks Beverly, it’s so fun and easy – you’ll love it and it will open so many possibilities!

      Reply
  7. blankMarilyn Lesniak says

    May 29, 2020 at 8:33 pm

    Thank you for sharing at #OverTheMoon. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too! Please stay safe and healthy. Come party with us at Over The Moon! Catapult your content Over The Moon! @marilyn_lesniak @EclecticRedBarn

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    • blankChas says

      May 30, 2020 at 8:33 am

      Thank you Marilyn, I’ll see you at the next party

      Reply
  8. blankAnn says

    May 30, 2020 at 6:22 pm

    This is one of those things I’ve always wanted to try and you make it look easy, Chas! Thank you for sharing at Party In Your PJ’s.

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    • blankChas says

      May 31, 2020 at 6:27 am

      Thank you Ann and it is truly easy. There are so many possibilities with glass, mirrors, recycled bottles… so much fun to be had.

      Reply
  9. blankRachel Harper says

    June 2, 2020 at 3:54 pm

    Such a great idea. Thanks for sharing with us at Charming Homes & Gardens Link Party.

    Rachel

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    • blankChas says

      June 2, 2020 at 5:43 pm

      Thank you so much Rachel, I’m thrilled you like it.

      Reply
  10. blankKim | Shiplap and Shells says

    June 2, 2020 at 5:01 pm

    I love this idea! I am so glad you shared this creative post with the Charming Homes and Gardens Link Party!

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    • blankChas says

      June 2, 2020 at 5:43 pm

      Thank you so much Kim – I’m so glad you like it.

      Reply
  11. blankKristin says

    June 3, 2020 at 6:28 am

    Chas, This is something that has been on my to do wish list!! Thanks so much for the great step by step and for linking up at Charming Homes & Gardens! I am excited to share you as my feature this week!

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    • blankChas says

      June 3, 2020 at 6:58 am

      Thank you so much for the feature Kristin and I’m so happy you want to give it a try too. Once you start, you’ll have so many ideas – great gifts too 🙂

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  12. blankBarbara at Mantel and Table says

    June 3, 2020 at 1:25 pm

    Wow – who knew!?! Now that I found out about etching cream, I’m going to try some of your great projects. I’m thinking a whole line of M&T tableware … ??!! I’m sure that’ll make my fortune! 🙂 Thanks for the great inspiration Chas! Take care out there!

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    • blankChas says

      June 3, 2020 at 1:43 pm

      Thank you and I love that idea – once you start, the ideas keep coming 🙂

      Reply

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