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How to Etch a Mirror

Etch a mirror to make it a special one of a kind creation.

with etchall creme

Did you know you can etch a mirror? And it turns out beautifully! I used etchall crème to etch this mirror I picked up at Ikea, and I love the result. It’s going to hang in our main bathroom as a daily reminder to my daughters of just how beautiful they are.

Turn a simple Ikea mirror into something one-of-a-kind—just add etching!

After unwrapping, clean area to etch with rubbing alcohol. This removes any material that might be on the surface.

I cut my vinyl on a Cricut Maker. The cut lines were hard to see. Creatives often dust with powder to show the cut lines, but you can also gently rub the vinyl with a finger dauber that has ink on it.

TIP: Design a rectangular shape the width the my mirror centered around the word before cutting. This will help align the vinyl on the mirror.

After placing the vinyl onto the mirror, make sure there’s no lifting around the letters. Then apply etchall etching creme and allow it to etch for 15 minutes.

Put the used creme back into its container, it is reusable!

Wash the surface with soap and water, remove the vinyl and your project is finished.

Now all you have to do is hang up your mirror!

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How to Etch Glass

It is easy to etch glass with the right tools. Learn how in this tutorial.

with Etchall

Etching glass is a very simple process given the right tools. I enjoy working with Etchall Etching Creme. One reason is that Etchall is reusable so a small jar lasts a long time. Making these Salt and Pepper shakers was simple and fast but the result is fantastic. I wanted to make these for myself but they would make a great housewarming gift or hostess gift too.

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Materials:

Etchall Creme – receive 10% of orders with code: “Janet“
salt and pepper shakers
vinyl
Cricut Maker
baby wipes
tape
scissors
plastic pallet knife or similar
rubbing alcohol
paper towel
ribbon (optional)

Before you begin any glass etching project, you need to make sure the glass surface is clean and clear. It is best to use rubbing alcohol to clean your surface.

Cutting the vinyl, I used a Cricut Maker. In Design Space I used the Cricut font and typed the two letters I needed with space between them. Before cutting them out, I made sure the height and width fit the front of the shakers.

I centered each letter on the front of the shakers. For this application, I didn’t need to use transfer paper but if your design is more detailed, you will find it helpful. See the video tutorial below for application tips and centering the vinyl.

I applied a generous amount of etching creme to each shaker. There is no need to worry about using too much since it is reusable. Always follow the manufacturer’s directions for use. Etchall works in 15 minutes of application.

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With a bit of ribbon added these are ready to fill or give as a gift.

How to Transform a Dollar Store Frame

See how to transform an inexpensive picture frame from drab to fab with a patina kit. #dollartreecraft

With a picture frame from the Dollar Tree and a patina kit from Modern Masters (affiliate link), I transformed this simple frame from drab to fab. It takes a little bit of dry time between the steps but other than that, it is a really easy process. The kit has most of what you will need.

The patina kit comes with primer paint, copper paint, and the patina spray and nozzle. Simple directions are on the box. Handled the patina spray with caution, see the warning on the bottle and use in a well-ventilated area.

Additional Materials:

nail file or sandpaper
picture frame
foam paintbrush
spray box or similar
rubber gloves (optional)

Video Tutorial:

Watching the patina transform the frame as it dried was really interesting because you really don’t know what results you will get until it dries. The process was really fun and I can’t wait to try it on other surfaces. What would you use this kit on?