Etching Decorative Glass Yourself

Know the Steps for Etching glass

1  Creating Stencil: First of all you have to sketch the design that you want to etch on your glass. The design should not be too small or else the small detailing will get messed up while etching. It should not be even too large, or else it would not fit on the glass surface.

2 Cutting out the Stencil: You have to directly draw the design on the contact paper. Then by using a sharp craft blade you have to cut out the design for your etched glass we used a  wildlife etched glass table design.

2  Cleaning the Glass: The glass has to be washed with dish soap and warm water. Then the glass is to be wiped dry and again it has to be cleaned with window cleaner. After drying the glass, make sure that its surface is free from oil, dust, lint .

3   Applying the Stencil: Now you have to apply the contact paper stencil to the glass with the sticky side of the paper on the glass surface. Place the stencil paper to that portion of the glass where you want your etching to appear. Now smooth down the stencil by pressing it firmly. Be careful that no wrinkles or air bubbles appear.

4    Using the Etching Cream: With the help of foam brush, you need to apply the etching cream of sufficient amount on the area where you want the glass design. Spread an even amount of the cream to the surface area. The etching cream has to be left on the glassware for at least 15 minutes. The etching time may vary from one brand of etching cream to another. But before you do all these tasks, do not forget to put on your safety glasses and latex gloves.

5   Wiping Off the Etching Cream: Use paper towels to wipe off the etching cream once the necessary time has passed. Then put off your gloves and do be careful to dispose the paper towels and gloves so that they are safely out of reach of children and pets.

6    Washing the Glass: Use warm water and dish soap to clean the glass. The stencil has to be removed during cleaning the wine glass. You may have to use a craft knife to remove the stubborn pieces of stencil from the glass surface.

7    Final Cleaning: Lastly wash your glass with ample soap and water and dry it well. Now your etched glass will be ready for you to mount like a  wildlife etched glass tables bears is ready to fetch a lot of appreciation.