My Journey: When I first got into glass etching, I was most interested in the sandblasting process and was about to spend over $10,000 on equipment advertised by manufacturers. Just before I was about to make the irrationally quick decision, I decided to research other lower cost solutions and ended up piecing together a great setup for at least 90% less. My goal through our ebook and membership area is to provide this information so you too can save, while still etching like a pro. It is my aim that a small investment in this information will actually save you thousands.
I have always thought etching or engraving plain glass and framing it is some of the best things to work with and we featured a lot of them. So we wanted to feature Shelbie Mclemore’s awesome engravings done with a dremel rotary tool. Then she shared one of a elephant with a unique design that
I am a bit late in posting this, but the idea is still great and will give you ideas. Tracy Bird etched some of her reverse etched glasses, which I believe are champagne flutes. See also etched these amazing wedding glasses. The glasses were etched with the Christmas theme. As you can see, the first
Dana Long shared these photos of mirrors engraved from the back side and lit up with LED lights for both businesses and personalized gifts. She stated they were done with the Dremel tool which is another way to get through the painting and silver backing in addition to ways I mentioned in using the sandblasting
We are now launching our own bottle cutter brand, the Upcycle EZ-Cut. After testing out other bottle cutting kits, I set out to make my own inexpensive cutting device that cuts better and decided to offer it to others. Details: Professional glass bottle cutter kit with sandpaper to sand away edges Saves time with quick
Jade Elizabeth contacted me a while back after trying out our translucent glass paints and she had some questions that we wanted to share here because it might help others out. She was also nice enough to share her painted glass projects she did! Another point of this post was to emphasize that you
I am happy to share another engraving from Suzanne Travelstead! See her previous dremel engravings here. She was nice enough to share the details on how she engraved this Harley Davidson mirror. I have sandblast etched their logo before, but can’t find the photo. It is interesting to note that she mentions that she got
I am happy to share another featured etching this month which was submitted by Albert Myrstol ! After some of our posts about painting etched glass, he shared his method which used Martha Stewart’s craft paints. I am not sure if he used their regular craft paint, but I did find that the company offers
Our latest featured etching project was submitted by Suzanne Travelstead! She does engraving with a Dremel tool. This is another way to etch designs into glass which I don’t talk about enough. I am not sure which Dremel model she uses and there are different types, but I found one on Amazon here. Susan’s projects
These stencils are perfect for many arts and crafts projects. Stencils are red and flexible and come on a peelable sheet. They can be reused several time with no problem. The stencils in this set include several depictions of peacocks and feathers, as well and the words, “Forever,” “Bliss”, and “Dream.” Largest stencil measures two
Landscape Assortment: Pine Trees, Mountains with moon and cloud, deer, moose, tree branches, regular tree. The images are white with a red background. Number 21-16606 Specs: 5″x8″ reusable adhesive-backed stencil sheet; used for painting, cream etching and light sandblasting (recommend fine grit 180-220) Product ID: 21-1666 – ONO Landscapes Price: $6.49
This stencil sheet is beach themed. There are many designs to choose from, such as palm tress, birds for the sky, flowers, flip-flops, clouds, fish, a beach chair with an umbrella, footprints, a sail boat, a light house, and a swimming gear. These are very cool! Specs: 5″x8″ reusable adhesive-backed stencil sheet; used for painting,
