Etching {project}

I dabbled in etching a while back and in an effort to make some thrifty yet meaningful Christmas presents, I have taken it back up. It's SOOO easy and the effects are stunning and unique!

So here is how I did it...

First you get this stuff from Hobby Lobby

Then I used my Cricut to cut some stencils of doves out of this self-adhesive vinyl

And then apply the stencil to the glass item you have decided to etch, making sure to burnish your stencil well so you don't have any bubbles for the etching cream to ooze into.

(Large images with little detail work better than small, intricate images.)

Then apply the Armour Etch to the inside of the stencil in a thick layer and let sit for 5 minutes. 

(sorry, I forgot to take a picture of this step)

The run your glass under running water to get the cream off , and remove the stencil. 

Viola!

I am putting a scented pillar candle in mine.

The possibilities are ENDLESS!