Etching glass makes the surface look frosted instead of shiny. Using a simple etching technique to create designs on a wine glass, champagne flute, or beer mug is a great way to make personalized gifts.
Instructions
Preparing Glasses
1. Choose the surface of your glass to be etched.
2. Clean surface with glass cleaner and paper towel. Avoid touching the glass after it has been cleaned.
3. Apply a sticker or stencil to the glass. Covered areas will be remain shiny. Exposed areas will become frosty when etched.
4. Some stencils can be reused. If you have a single-use stencil and are etching more than one glass, prepare all the glasses to match.
5. Use masking tape to mark off any other areas that you do not want to be etched.
Etching the Glasses
6. Put on rubber gloves.
7. Apply etching creme to glasses using the foam or soft-bristled brush.
8. Allow creme to remain on glasses for as long as package directions indicate.
9. Remove creme from glass. You can use a clean brush and then run the glass under water, or you can run directly under water.
10. Dry glasses to see the full effect of the etching.
