An easy glass etching project on a cheap vase from IKEA.
On a piece of self-adhesive contact paper, punch holes in columns. Then with a scissors, cut out little lines to connect them.
Pull the backing off the contact paper and stick the design to the vase. (No transfer paper needed for this one, unlike my other ill-fated project.) Then glop on some glass etching cream. I used Armour Etch, available at most craft stores.Let the vase sit for the time recommended on the bottle, about 5 minutes. Then rinse off the cream and remove the stencil. Your vase will now be fancy.
The vase is lovely, such a charming pattern. I'm glad you explained cuz I would have (in my dyslexia) wanted to cut out the lines then punched, lol.
ReplyDeleteKathy
You could do that, but then you'd have to use an Xacto knife and cutting mat because there's nowhere to insert your scissors. Scissors just seemed easier.
ReplyDeleteTres chic! good thinking!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like second time is a charm! Very pretty :)
ReplyDeleteSimple and pretty! Maybe a bit tedious?
ReplyDeleteI love Ikea :) they have so many neat things and yo just made someting even prettier. Add your own charm.
ReplyDelete"fancy", it sure is. great idea!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cool project! We don't have an Ikea (boo) but I could get something similar at Target. Also love this pattern for glasses, which we are in need of.
ReplyDeletexo Erin
Me likey!
ReplyDeleteThat came out really nice. Endless possibilities.
ReplyDeletei love it... this is a great way to add some spice to a simple item
ReplyDeleteI had no idea that glass etching could be so simple!!! Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteYou should post this to http://ikeahacker.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteI love it! It's really great
ReplyDeleteWow! What a great thing to do with old vases (no need to even buy something new!), which most people have in a cupboard under the sink... I can see making a funky monogram for someone. Bookmarked!
ReplyDeleteSo simple yet to elegant! Thanks for the tip!
ReplyDeleteThat is really great! I am trying to do some cherry blossom wine glasses for my dad but am having a heck of a time with the stencil, I really love how you mastered an easy and beautiful design here!
ReplyDeletegreat idea! I'm thinking Christmas!
ReplyDeleteI've been dying to try glass etching for a while and this is actually a project I could do in my apartment without much trouble:)
ReplyDeleteOh my, I love this! I have thought about the etching thing, but it always seemed like such a pain. Can't wait to try this.
ReplyDeletethat is really cool - i always thought etching was a lot more difficult than that. good to know.
ReplyDeleteI did a whole set of cheapo drink glasses, so they're all the same and all different at the same time. Used masking tape to mark a section of glass, put store bought stickers (butterflies, snowflakes, etc) and put the etching cream on top. Came out great, if not nearly as artistic (may also have had to do with the fact that my 4 and 7 year olds were "helping" and believed more is better with stickers).
ReplyDeleteHey, I think even I could do that. Great idea, very pretty result! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWonderful idea and so easy! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the post! I've been sandblasting stuff lately, but was interested in the effectiveness of etching the glass. There are some finer designs I want to create, and sandblasting involves a ton of clean up. Just yesterday, I was trying to find an etching product that works well. Thank you for the recommendation!
ReplyDeleteI just have to tell you that I love the tutorials you have on this site. Everything is so clear and inspiring.
ReplyDeletelove it! i want to do this immediately. great simple idea :)
ReplyDeleteThat's just the coolest design! Thanks for the great idea. I have just found you and now can't leave. Wonderful, amazing blog!
ReplyDeleteHow creative ... contact paper + holepunch = beautiful design!! You make it look so simple ... thank u!!!
ReplyDeleteGoodness! You are one creative gal -- I found you through Pinterest and I love this glass etching technique -- thanks for sharing!
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