I tend to hoard certain things. Throw pillows, plants, books, and vases are just a few. I probably have too many vases but I don't care. I LOVE fresh cut flowers and I love to have have options when it comes what to put them in. I have posted pictures with this glass etched vase on my blog and have received several emails asking where I bought it. Guess what? It's a DIY :)
I have done a couple of different designs.
It is super easy to do and I think one you glass etch, you will hooked!
Here are what you will need:
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Electrical tape or vinyl
Inexpensive paint brush
Glass vase ( I buy buy at the dollar store)
Tape off the design you want/ If you want words or a more complicated design, you may want to cut it out of vinyl. Electrical tape works best because it stretches and bends so well.
Brush on the glass etching cream after reading the direction and warnings on the bottle.
Tip: If you are doing a solid are like this one, make sure to overlap the tape to prevent the etching cream from getting through the cracks.
After you have waited the appropriate amount of time that the bottle suggests, carefully rinse off the cream.
Once it is rinsed you can dry it off and then take off the tape or vinyl.
It is seriously that easy! I have loved playing around with etching different things. One of my favorite projects was the thrift store mirror I etched.
What will you etch?
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I love the striped one - so pretty!
What a fun idea perfect homemade gift for Mother's Day too.
Such a good idea!
Looks very nice looking forward to trying it out
This is something I've been meaning to try. Your results look fantastic. I'll bet the combo of a die cutter and some stick on vinyl would produce some neat designs in a jiffy, positive and negative at once.
I'm a huge van of the striped design. It is gorgeous (and the floral arrangement is equally beautiful)! Thanks for the easy tutorial!
I have etched a 9x13 glass baking dish with my last name. Then when I lend it, it always returns.
I love this! I definitely have to try it sometime. Thanks for sharing.