Wednesday, February 1, 2012

What I’m Lovin’ Wednesday: Etched Glass

I have seen similar tutorials all over blogland and pinterest, but I finally decided to try it out for myself.  In the south, there are A LOT, no, A TON, of occasions when people bring food (new babies, deaths, life’s storms, etc).  It’s just a way to let others know that you love them and you’re thinking about them.  I always bring my famous chicken pot pie (I’m not sure I’ve shared that recipe with you yet, but I definitely need to).  I have about 7 pie dishes because I’m constantly giving them out filled with yummies.  These dishes get cooked and washed so many times that I thought this would be a great way to keep our name on the dish, since the permanent marker keeps rubbing off.

All you need is some Armour Etch, a paint brush, stencils, and a dish.  The Armour Etch was a little pricey, I thought.  This little bottle was $8.99 but it will go a long way  and last a long time.  I purchased some reusable vinyl stencils and they were fantastic (both products were from Hobby Lobby).  DSC_0343
First thing you do is wash and dry the dish (make sure it is completely dry).  Add the stencils in whatever shape you want. DSC_0363
Then brush on the Armour Etch and wait 5 minutes.  I kind of just globbed mine on there. lol Then wash it off. DSC_0364
THAT IS IT!  I’m not sure if there is another craft easier than this one.  So far the etching has stayed on and in place.  Phil and I have even tried scratching it off pretty aggressively…..it’s not going anywhere and now my dishes are personalized.  You know I love that lolDSC_0365
I was thinking that this would be an awesome idea for a bridal shower or wedding gift.  It would also be great as a housewarming gift, don’t you think?DSC_0368
Since it was so easy for me, I’m sure that you can do this too, now go and get to etching :-)
xoxo Darby
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