Looking for a creative way to personalize your home decor projects? Glass etching is a fun and easy technique that can completely transform simple glass surfaces into beautiful custom pieces! In this post, I’m sharing how I used Etchall etching creme on a floating glass floral frame to create a unique one-of-a-kind decor project perfect for displaying photos, pressed flowers, inspirational quotes, and more. The frosted etched finish adds an elegant touch while still allowing the beauty of the floating frame design to shine through. Whether you’re new to glass etching or looking for fresh DIY project ideas, this custom etched glass frame is a great way to create personalized decor with a professional look.
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Steps to Etched Glass Projects
- Create a stencil for etching.
- Clean glass blank with alcohol and allow to dry.
- Apply stencil.
- Mask off edge of stencil to prevent bleeding
- Apply Etchall Etching Creme and allow to sit for 20 minutes.
- Remove any excess Etching Creme and place back in the bottle.
- Wipe off remaining excess with a paper towel and safely discard paper towel.
- Run water in the sink and rinse off decal thoroughly.
- Remove masking tape and adhesive vinyl under running water.
- Rinse blank thoroughly.
- Dry and Enjoy!
Glass Etching Supplies
- Silhouette Studio Software
- Silhouette Cameo or other cutting machine
- Silhouette Autoblade
- Silhouette cutting mat
- Etchall Etching Creme
- Floating Frame
- Film Photo Frame with Flowers by Tanya Batrak – Design #324953
- Adhesive Vinyl
- AT65 Transfer Tape
- Squeegee
- Silicone Mat
- Nitrile Gloves
- Popsicle Stick
- Optional: Ranger Heat It Craft Tool
Gather the supplies. I am using a floating frame which has 2 panels of glass and the photos will be sandwiched in between the glass panels.
I cut the adhesive vinyl with the Silhouette Cameo and weeded out the design for my stencil. Then applied it to the backside of the glass frame. I also taped off the glass panel edges with painters tape to make it easier to handle and not cut myself.
Since there were some small details and pieces, I did apply a bit of heat to set the adhesive vinyl and give it a good seal. Be very careful here and let the glass cool before handling.
Then apply a generous layer of Etchall etching creme and let it sit for 20 minutes.
Scrape off any excess Etchall creme and put it back in the bottle. I scrape as much as I can and then use a paper towel carefully to wipe away any excess. Then rinse with a generous amount of running water until the glass is clean. Remove the adhesive vinyl stencil and rinse again.
I add some of the bright, colorful flower photos that I had taken from my front yard a few years ago and it really made it pop!
Take this idea and make it your own! What supplies do you have in your craft stash that you could make a custom glass etched
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