I saw this idea on #Pinterest and couldn't resist trying it out for myself! It was super easy and start to finish only took about an hour.
I of course ran into some troubles, but after some trial and error I'm so happy with the way it turned out!
#protip : DON'T use this Brand of casserole pan. I tried this project first on this pan and it didn't work. I later read online that the etching cream doesn't work on certain types of glass due to the way it was made, but I have the pan that DID work linked below for you!
If you're worried that your glass won't work take a small amount of the etching cream and place a tiny mark on the glass for a few minutes and then wipe it off to test it first before getting into your project.
You will need:
Cricut Machine (I have the explore air 2, but all models work)
Regular Vinyl Adhesive
Transfer Tape
Casserole Pan (or item you want to etch)
Masking Tape
Paint Brush (or something to spread the cream with)
Plastic Gloves
The Process:
First you will want to create your design on #cricutdesignspace. My design is below, but you can make whatever you'd like. I personally want to try making one with a name next!
2. Next take a rectangle and center it with your design and use the "slice" feature to create a stencil like the below. Make sure there is enough excess vinyl around the edges to make sure you have room to catch any etching cream that goes over the edges of your design.
3. Cut the stencil (grey) version of your design (in REFLECTION view as if you were doing a heat transfer vinyl.
4. Weed out the portions of the vinyl that are white in the above picture so you are left with your stencil.
5. Next place your transfer tape over your stencil to remove it from your plastic backing.
6. Center the stencil on the BOTTOM OUTSIDE EDGE of your casserole dish so when you have the casserole dish sitting upright on the table you can read it the correct way.
7. Remove the transfer tape and press out any bubbles there may be under the vinyl. Be sure to pay special attention to the edges where you will be putting the etching cream.
8. Place pieces of masking tape along the outside edges of your stencil to provide extra protection on the glass in case you have some cream that misses the stencil.
9. Once you are confident that all our edges have been pressed sufficiently go ahead and put on your rubber gloves, grab your etching cream and paint brush. In my case it's a q-tip because I didn't have any paint brushes available. Whatever works, right?
10. Spread the etching cream generously across the stencil. Make sure it is thick enough so that you don't see the glass through the cream.
11. Set your timer for 5 MINUTES, mixing the cream around a few times within to make sure the etching is evenly dispersed and there are no spots that get missed. You will notice that there are crystals forming in the cream and that is normal!
12. After your five minutes is up, go ahead and take your casserole dish over to a sink and rinse off the cream. Once the cream is off you can remove the stencil and take a look at your work!
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