Hand-Carved Etched Glass Decoration, Including Complimentary SVG File
How to Create a Glass-Etched Paperweight at Home
In this step-by-step guide, we'll show you how to create a stunning glass-etched paperweight using the Etchall Etching Creme and a Cricut Cutting Machine.
Materials Needed: - Etchall Etching Creme - Etchmask Transfer Tape - Masking Tape - Weeding Tools - Squeegee - Lint Free Cloth - Isopropyl Alcohol - Painter's Tape - Paper Towels or Hand Towels - Cricut Cutting Machine - Glass Block Paperweight - Adhesive Vinyl (Permanent Vinyl recommended) - Ruler - SVG Design for the paperweight (available for free)
Preparation: 1. Clean the surface of the glass block with Isopropyl Alcohol, ensuring it is free from any fingerprints, dirt, or dust. 2. Dry the glass block with a paper towel or hand towel. 3. Use painter's tape to cover the back and sides of the glass block, leaving the front surface exposed.
Designing the Stencil: 4. In Cricut Design Space, a square is added that matches the size of the glass block. 5. The SVG Design for the paperweight is downloaded and sized to a width of 2 ½ inches. 6. The design and the square are centered and sliced, leaving a negative or stencil. 7. The edges of the stencil are secured with more masking tape to prevent any movement during the etching process.
Applying the Stencil: 8. The Etchmask Transfer Tape is applied to the stencil and pressed into it using a squeegee tool. 9. The stencil is pressed into place on the glass block, and air bubbles are allowed, but wrinkles are not. 10. Excess transfer tape is removed, leaving the stencil adhered to the glass block.
Etching the Glass: 11. Apply a thick coat of etching cream onto the glass block using a squeegee tool. 12. Let the etching cream sit on top of the glass for 15 minutes. 13. Rinse the glass under warm water and wash off any remaining etching cream. 14. Peel back the Etchmask stencil and painter's tape after washing the glass.
Cleaning and Finishing: 15. Glass-etched items can be washed with any household glass cleaner or safely washed in a dishwasher after all etching cream has been removed. 16. If you have sensitive skin, wear latex gloves while washing the glass. 17. Dry the glass block with a paper towel or hand towel.
Tips and Advice: - Before attempting an all-over design, it is advised to etch a small inconspicuous place to test the glass material. - Permanent vinyl is considered the best type of adhesive vinyl for creating glass etching stencils. - Use the squeegee tool to scrape off as much of the cream as possible and reuse it. - Isopropyl alcohol is effective in cleaning glass-etched items.
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