DIY Etched Glassware
A beginner-friendly glass etching project that turns charity shop finds into beautiful, personalised gifts. Results that look boutique, for a fraction of the price.
Servings 4 Glasses
Cost 10
Equipment
- Rubber or latex gloves non-negotiable; wear these throughout
- Foam brush or cheap paintbrush dedicated to this project; don't use it for anything else afterwards
- Kitchen roll / paper towels
- Small bowl or container
- Lint-free cloth for final polish
Ingredients
- 4 plain glasses
- Glass etching cream
- Self-adhesive stencils
- Rubber gloves
- Foam brush
- Paper towels
Instructions
- Clean and dry glasses thoroughly
- Apply stencils firmly, smoothing all edges
- Put on gloves
- Apply etching cream thickly over stencil
- Wait 5 minutes, swirling gently at 2.5 minutes
- Rinse under running water, peel stencil, dry
- Polish and repeat for remaining glasses
Notes
Self-adhesive stencils can be reused multiple times. Works on mirrors, frames, and vases too. Etching is permanent and dishwasher safe.