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Etched-Glass Vases From "DIY Crafts" episode DIC-217

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Etched-Glass Vases Figure A Figure B Figure C By seeing the etched design close-up, you'll notice that the clear part was created with the etching "resist" cream. This is the "negative" process. When you use etching cream -- not the resist -- the opposite, or "positive," process is utilized.

Materials:

Two glass vases (your choice)
Etching resist cream
Rubber stamp (design of your choice)
Stamping paper
Plastic pitcher/container
Etching liquid

Warning: When working with etching creams and liquids, DON'T work on a ceramic-tile surface. Metal or stainless-steel sinks work beautifully.

1. Stamp the paper with any design of your choice and tape on the glass vase (figure A).

2. Use etching resist cream and apply to the design of the pattern on the glass -- draw with the tip of the squeeze bottle, following the design (figure B). Let dry.

3. Fill a plastic pitcher/container with etching liquid. Predetermine how much liquid you'll need by doing the process with water first. If not, this can become an expensive project.

4. Dip the glass into the etching liquid and keep it there for 15 minutes. Tip: Place a book or plate with something heavy on it over the plastic pitcher/container because the glass will float (figure C).

Products: Etching resist cream comes in a squeeze bottle and can be found at craft stores. All other materials, including the etching liquid, can be found at craft or art stores nationwide.

RESOURCES :
Etching Glass: 20 Simple Elegant Projects To Etch With Easy-To-Use Creams And Liquids
Model: 1579901212
Author: Diana Light
(2000)

To order this title from Amazon.com, click here.

Lark Books / Altamont Press
Website: www.larkbooks.com

Transfer: Images on Glass, Fabric, Ceramic, Stone, Paper, Metal, Plastic and Wood
Model: 1571455825
Author: Isabel De Cordova

Decorating Glass and Ceramics: How to Embellish Glass, Ceramic,Tile with Paint
Model: 0754808521
Author: Mary Fellows

Beginner's Guide to Glass Techniques
Plaid Enterprises Inc.
Website: www.plaidonline.com

Glass Art: The Easy Way to a Stained Glass Look
Model: 080698225X
Author: Plaid Design Staff
Plaid Enterprises Inc.
Website: www.plaidonline.com

Glass Etching Supplies (Armour Etch)

Eastern Art Glass
Wyckoff, NJ 07481
Email: customerservice@etchworld.com
Website: www.etchworld.com

GUESTS :
Sheila Rauen
B & B Etchall
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