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Etch Your New Year’s Celebration

These etched champagne glasses were made with Etchall Crème — simple, elegant, and perfect for New Year’s!

What a fun way to celebrate the New Year! Creating a set of etched champagne glasses using Etchall Crème is a quick and easy project that adds an elegant, personalized touch to any celebration. The etching process is simple, yet the results look beautifully professional, making these glasses perfect for ringing in the new year, gifting to friends, or adding a little sparkle to your own festivities. It’s a small project with big impact and a great way to start the year with something handmade and special.

To begin any etching project you want to clean the glass surface with rubbing alcohol. This removes any dirt and grease from the surface.

Adhere your design to the class surface making sure there are no wrinkles or lifting around the area to etch.

Apply the etchall creme to the design area and let it rest for 15 minutes. Remove the creme placing it back into the container and wash the glass surface with soap and water. Remove and discard of the vinyl.

If you would like a copy of the design I created you can grab the SVG file for free in the store section here: [New Year]

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Etching Framed Art

How to etch the glass of your framed artwork.

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I framed my ribbon tree artwork and decided to add a special touch by etching the glass with etchall creme. Since framing the piece took a few tries to get just right, I didn’t want to disassemble it all over again to etch the glass. Instead, I carefully etched the front of the glass with everything still in place. The result was worth it—the etched design adds a beautiful, frosted effect that perfectly complements the framed art!

I cut the words “Merry Christmas” on my Cricut Maker and weeded out the letters. Then I placed it on the glass.

After applying the etchall creme to the design, I let it sit for 15 minutes to work its magic. When the time was up, I carefully scraped the creme back into the jar, since etchall creme is reusable—such a great feature for future projects! Next, I cleaned the glass to remove any residue. Without a sink in my studio, I relied on baby wipes, which worked perfectly for the task. Once the glass was clean, I peeled off the vinyl to reveal the finished etched design. The result was a beautifully frosted, custom piece that added the perfect touch to my framed ribbon tree!

With the glass etching on the surface, I discovered an unexpected but delightful effect—it creates a soft shadow on the artwork below. This subtle interplay of light and texture adds an extra dimension to the piece, making it even more enchanting. The shadow shifts slightly depending on the lighting, giving the artwork a dynamic quality that feels alive and unique. It was such a happy surprise and truly elevated the finished project!

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DIY Halloween Candle

Halloween decor is quick and easy with etchall creme.

Create a spooky DIY Halloween candle using etchall® etching crème and an orange glass-encased candle from the Dollar Tree for a fun, budget-friendly project. Your candle will have a personalized, eerie glow perfect for Halloween décor. This quick, easy, and affordable craft is a great way to add a handmade touch to your seasonal celebrations!

I cut a simple pumpkin face in vinyl on my Cricut Maker and then weeded away the design.

After removing any necessary stickers or labels from the candle, I cleaned the etching surface with rubbing alcohol.

I added the vinyl design to the central area of the pillar candle. Make sure it is rubbed down well without any wrinkles.

Using etchall crème, cover the exposed areas with creme. Set a timer for 15 minutes. Then remove the creme putting it back into the container because it is reusable. Wash the area, remove the vinyl, and dispose of the vinyl.

Here is the etched pillar candle. The etching is nice and more visible than seen in the image above. I chose to enhance the etching with buffing wax.

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How to Etch and Color Glass

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I recently saw a technique for coloring etched glass that I wanted to try. It used a Sharpie marker to fill in the etching. I tried several different materials to color with and will share my experience.

To begin I am etching a wine glass with etchall creme. The video below will show you the entire etching process.

I chose the word “mine” to etch as a play on the word “wine” but also to indicate it is all mine for the user.

Video Tutorial:

After trying the permanent marker, I finally chose alcohol ink on a cotton swab to color the etching. This provided a smoother coverage in the color I desired. Removing the excess alcohol ink with water was the same as the permanent marker.

Please Note: Alcohol ink on glass will need to be sealed with a UV spray and can then also be covered with dishwasher-safe ModPodge after the UV spray.

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How to Etch a Candy Dish

You can etch glass at home with etchall creme. See how easy it can be with simple materials and tools. @etchallcreme

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Etch a colorful candy dish with etchall creme is quick and easy. No need for a cutting machine, just a paper punch in your desired shape. I am using a circle punch with vinyl scraps and finishing it off with buffing wax.

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Before starting any etching project, you will want to clean the glass surface you will be etching. I am using 91% Isopropyl Alcohol.

This is a great project to use up your smaller pieces of vinyl. I used a paper punch to create the circle templates that I intend to etch onto the glass dish. Don’t forget to save those punched circles for another craft project!

Apply the vinyl to the glass dish just like you would a sticker, no transfer tape is needed. Fill in any gaps that might get etching creme on them with additional vinyl. Apply the etching creme to the circles and set a time for 15 minutes.

I like to set my timer for 7 minutes and then move the etching creme around to make sure all the surfaces are covered and then set the timer for an additional 7 minutes

To wrap up, remove the excess creme from your project and return it to the container. etchall etching creme is reusable.

Wash the glass in running water, and remove the vinyl.

• I use a baby wipe and then rubbing alcohol instead of running water.

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Decorate a Lemonade Glass

Etch a lemonade glass this summer with etchall creme. @etchallxreme #affiliate

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A great project to make this summer is a lemonade etched glass. My husband drinks lemonade all year long so this will be his glass. I used a clear glass I had in my stash and etched it with etchall etching creme.

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I altered the SVG file from the store (it’s free) and altered it in Design Space using the contour tool to remove the outline around the word squeeze.

SVG link: [Just Squeeze it SVG]

I cut the design on a Cricut Maker after I set the width of the design to 2.5″

After cutting the design, weed away the parts of the design you want to etch. Then apply transfer tape to the design.

Clean the glass with rubbing alcohol before applying the design.

Getting ready to apply the design, I measured and marked the glass so I could apply the design aligned to the top of the glass.

Apply the vinyl to the glass and remove any wrinkles. Burnish the vinyl down well.

Apply the etching creme over the design. Make sure not to go beyond the design. It only takes 15 minutes to etch.

After 15 minutes, remove the etching creme and put it back into the container because it is reusable. Then wash the glass and remove the vinyl.

Glass Etch a Popcorn Seasoning Bottle

Etch a popcorn seasoning bottle with Etchall Creme and grab the free svg and recipe. #affiliate @etchallcreme

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I can’t believe how well etchall etches the smallest details. I am making a shaker jar for popcorn seasoning and I etched the wording onto the glass. The word popcorn has the first “o” replaced with a piece of popcorn that has the smallest outline and it etched perfectly!

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When cutting smaller pieces of vinyl, I like to use my Cricut Joy. It can sit right on my craft table. While the vinyl is cutting, clean the glass jar with rubbing alcohol to remove any dirt or grease.

If you would like to use the SVG I created, it is available for free in the store [popcorn seasoning]

After weeding away the type, I applied transfer tape and burnished it down well with my thumb. Be extra careful of all the small pieces. The full size of the image is only 2″ across so those letter centers and the dot on the i are very small.

The jar is ready to etch. I like using inexpensive paint brushes to apply the etchall creme. I apply the creme and set a timer for 15 minutes. That’s all it takes to etch the glass.

After the 15 minutes pass, I remove the etchall creme and return it to its container because it is reusable. For small projects like this, I just clean off any remaining creme with a baby wipe. In the image above I am removing the vinyl. After all the vinyl is removed and discarded, I once again clean the etching with a baby wipe and then follow up with rubbing alcohol. I find burnishing the etched image with a dry cloth really enhances the image.

The popcorn seasoning is a homemade mixture, it’s sweet n salty. The ingredient measurements below are perfect for filling this bottle.

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp of sugar
2 Tbsp of brown sugar
1/2 Tbsp salt

Mix it well and place it into the bottle.

After making microwave air-popped popcorn, I pour a bit of melted butter and finish off with the popcorn seasoning.

This would make such a cute and easy gift. Combine the seasoning jar with some Amish popcorn kernels and a cute bowl. I bet anyone would appreciate this delicious gift.

How to Etch a Candle

Learn how to turn a dollar tree candle into a beautiful gift with Etchall Creme.

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Grab a candle and some ribbon from the Dollar Tree and make a beautiful etched candle using Etchall Creme. Such a simple idea makes for an elegant finished product and an affordable gift any time of the year.

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Process:

Remove all the labels from the glass and clean it with rubbing alcohol. The higher the content of alcohol the better. In a pinch, you can use hand sanitizer to clean with.

For the size of this project, I was able to cut the vinyl on a Cricut Joy. I used a free design and font in the design program for the Vinyl Sticker design. (Leaf Embellishment #M3A9A159F) If you don’t have a cutting machine you can cut vinyl by hand or use a paper punch design.

After the cut is finished, weed away the design.

When I apply vinyl, I fold the vinyl in half to mark the middle. Then I apply it to the candle, middle first, and smooth it out from there. Wrinkles in the vinyl are OK as long as the design is smooth and sealed against the glass.

Apply the etching creme generously to the design. Let it sit for 15 minutes. Then remove the creme and replace it in the jar to use again. Wash the design and remove the vinyl. I use a baby wipe when the design is small enough and then clean the glass with rubbing alcohol.

Here is the result of the etching.

To finish off the look of the candle, I applied rubbing wax to the design in silver to enhance the design and wrapped a coordinating ribbon around the neck of the glass container.

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How to Etch Glass

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

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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.

Video Tutorial:

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

How to Etch a Cutting Board

You can easily upgrade a glass cutting board from the Dollar Tree into something worth putting on display. It was really easy to do using etchall etching creme. In no time at all, the cutting board was transformed. Make one for yourself or to gift.

Materials:

etchall etching creme
paintbrush
scrap of cardstock
vinyl
transfer tape
personal cutting machine (Cricut Maker)
circle glass cutting board
weeding tool

Directions:

I used the image from Cricut Design Space. Rangoli Mandala, Vinyl #MB78A515

cutting the design on the Cricut Maker

weeding the image

clean the back of the glass cutting plate with alcohol

I aligned the vinyl on the glass.

here is the vinyl on the glass

getting ready to use etchall

apply generously and leave for at least 15 minutes
return the excess to the bottle after the allotted time
I used a scrap of card stock to remove the etchall.

Here is the final result – quick and easy but it looks like so much more.

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