Glass etching adventures

I’ve been on a crafting kick recently as was fortunate enough to get a Cricut Maker recently, which opened up a whole new way of crafting to me. 

While in Flying Tiger on Saturday we came across these glass candle mats/trays? And I thought they were the perfect size to try out a small first project with the small tub of Armour Etch I bought a while ago. And at only £1 each it wasn’t anything to expensive if I messed it up. On top of that if it’s used for candles no ones actually going to see it. Smart thinking there I thought. 

Cutting out a turtle in vinyl I reversed what I would normally take away and used it as a stencil. Sticking tape around the edges to make sure there was no overspill. 

Armour etch is a thick gloopy consistency and I’ll be honest I was surprised it didn’t get everywhere or smell bad. To often if there’s a mess to make its me that will make it! 

I simply brushed this over for a few minutes then left it liberally and evenly coated for around 10 minutes before cleaning it off and removing the stencil. Being very careful not to get any one myself of course. 

This was the outcome after I cleaned it off. Since drying it’s become a lot whiter and etched looking. 

So pleased with the outcome and how simple it was. I have plans for more glass etching involving fairies, lights and also some themed glasses maybe? 

Quick and easy project. The Armour etch was around £5 for an 80gram tub but a little goes a long way and the excess can be put back in the tub afterwards for reuse.